Presentation on 2004/05 SANBI Annual Report

1. Presentation on 2004/05 SANBI Annual Report Portfolio Committee, Cape Town 11 October 2005

2. Vision The vision of SANBI is: To be the leading institution in biodiversity science in Africa, facilitating conservation, sustainable development of living resources, and human well-being. Mission The mission of SANBI is: To promote the sustainable use, conservation, appreciation and enjoyment of the exceptionally rich biodiversity of South Africa, for the benefit of all people.

3. Key Achievements: 2004/2005 • Establishment of SANBI • Transfer of key management posts to Pretoria • Opening of a new Biodiversity Centre in Pretoria • New visitor facilities opened in Lowveld, Walter Sisulu and Pretoria NBGs • Initiation of Greening the Nation Project • SANBI researchers publish 243 papers • Kirstenbosch Research Centre receives National Science and Technology Forum Award 2004 • SANBI website receives over 1 million hits per month • Publication of National Spatial Biodiversity Assessment • C.A.P.E. project receives $12 million from GEF • Grassland Project receives $350K from GEF • Africa Plants Initiative receives R2,9 million from Mellon Foundation • A R65 million working for Wetlands project fully operational at SANBI • IUCN establishes SSC Chair’s office at SANBI

4. Targets for 2005/2006 and 2006/2007 • Develop new Business Case to submit to Treasury to secure appropriate funding for SANBI mandate • Implement new electronic accounting system to replace ageing Titan system • Establish clear clarification of roles and responsibilities of SANBI/DEAT/DST etc. regarding existing, overlapping legislation • Develop and sign MoUs with partners in SANBI’s managed network • Undertake GAP analysis of the Biodiversity Knowledge sector • Launch, online, real time Biodiversity Information System • Expand SANBI’s botanical garden network to serve all provinces effectively and equitably

5. Highlights: Bioregional Programmes SA’s first comprehensive National Spatial Biodiversity Assessment

6. Highlights: Bioregional Programmes Municipal capacity building programme initiated in Eastern Cape

7. Highlights: Bioregional Programmes Launch of the Grasslands Bioregional Programme addressing a major gap in national our biodiversity effort

8. Highlights: Bioregional Programmes One-stop-shop biodiversity information system initiated

9. Highlights: Bioregional Programmes Succulent Karoo Ecosystem Programme coordination unit established in SANBI

10. Working for Wetlands • The Working for Wetlands programme is managed by SANBI on behalf of DEAT • The programme is funded through DEAT’s Social Responsibility Chief Directorate, and forms part of DEAT’s contribution to the objectives of the Expanded Public Works Programme • The programme is an interdepartmental initiative between DEAT, Water Affairs and Forestry and Agriculture • The purpose of Working for Wetlands is to champion the protection, rehabilitation and sustainable use of South Africa’s wetlands through co-operative governance and partnerships

11. Highlights: Working for Wetlands Programme Performance 2004/5 • Budget = R40 million • Expenditure = 36,4 million (91%) • Jobs created = 1749 (58% women, 19% youth, 1,7% disabled) • Person days of work provided = 195,153 • Training days provided = 9,751 • Wetlands rehabilitated = 65 • Activities included construction of structures to stop erosion and trap sediment; blocking of artificial drainage channels; landscaping; replanting of indigenous wetland plants; raising awareness of the value of wetlands with landowners and wetland users

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15. Education Programmes • Garden based Environmental Education Programme • Sponsored by National Lotteries Board (R3 254 020) • 100 800 learners • Outreach Greening project • Sponsored by National Lotteries Board (R3 172 000) • 220 schools

16. Learner Visitor statistics Pretoria NBG • 2002/2003 – 6 031 • 2003/2004 – 7 653 • 2004/2005 – 7 937 Kirstenbosch NBG • 2002/2003 – 6 892 • 2003/2004 – 8 861 • 2004/2005 – 8 972 Walter Sisulu NBG • 2002/2003 – 4 976 • 2003/2004 – 5 454 • 2004/2005 – 6 050 Free State NBG • 2005 – 650 (New programmes and informal garden based programme) Lowveld NBG • 2005 – 1 750 (New programme)

17. Education Programmes (Cont.) • Greening of the Nation Programme • Sponsored by DEAT (R75 000 000) • Targeting the following provinces: Western Cape; Eastern Cape; Gauteng; Free State; Mpumalanga; Limpopo and Northern Cape • It is a Two year 4 months programme: 12/2004-03/2005;04/2005-03/2006; 04/2006-03/2007 • Has Env. Educ. Component, teacher professional development and food security component (fruit and vegetable Gardens for schools)

19. AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT *Audit Committee report includes: • Effectiveness of internal control • PWC are the internal auditors • Internal controls deemed effective • Quality of monthly financial statements • AC satisfied with monthly financial reports • Evaluation of financial statements • AC reviewed and approved 2004/5 AFS • Audit opinion • Unqualified audit • Emphasis of matter entails resubmission of AFS • Financial statements • Details of the Financial Statements are presented in the Annual Report

20. INCOME and EXPENDITUREBUDGET vs ACTUAL

21. Thank you !