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OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIC PLAN AND APP SANParks. SANParks Constitutional Mandate. Vision South African National Parks Connecting to Society Mandate Delivery of Conservation Mandate by Excelling in the Management of a National Park System Mission
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OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIC PLAN AND APP SANParks
SANParks Constitutional Mandate Vision South African National Parks Connecting to Society Mandate Delivery of Conservation Mandate by Excelling in the Management of a National Park System Mission To develop, manage and promote a system of national parks that represents biodiversity and heritage assets by applying best practice, environmental justice, benefit- sharing and sustainable use Transformation Mission To ensure effective transformation both within SANParks and the broader society and economy, through the implementation of broad-based Black Economic Empowerment in support of the Constitution of South Africa.
OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIC PLAN AND APP iSimangaliso Wetlands Park
Overview of Isimangaliso • The World Heritage site was established as anchor project of Lubombo SDI to address socio-economic neglect in the region • Three-pronged mandate: • Protection, conservation and presentation of world heritage values; • Local economic development; • Improved financial viability • Developmental Conservation: integrated conservation and development strategy to produce economic benefits in an area of market failure and no alternative
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE (SANBI) OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIC PLAN AND APP SANBI
Strategic Overview Vision: Biodiversity richness for all South Africans Mission: To champion the exploration, conservation, sustainable use, appreciation and enjoyment of South Africa’s exceptionally rich biodiversity for all people Goal: SANBI is positioned to lead the biodiversity sector of South Africa and is recognised as the first port of call for knowledge, information and policy advice on biodiversity
Summary of Programmes and Objectives Manage and unlock benefits of the network of National Botanical Gardens (NBGs) Provide science-based evidence to support policy and decision-making relating to the management of terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity and the impacts of climate change Co-ordinate and provide access to biodiversity information and scientific knowledge Provide science-based policy tools and advice for the effective management of biodiversity assets and ecological infrastructure Drive human capital development, education and awareness in response to SANBI’s mandate Render effective and efficient corporate services for SANBI