Draft National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2026-2035
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr David Maynier, hereby notifies members of the public of his publication of the draft National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2026-2035 (draft NBSAP) for public comment, in terms of sections 99 and 100 of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004).
The NBSAP is the primary instrument for implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) at a national level, setting out a country’s vision, priorities, targets, and actions for conserving and sustainably using biodiversity. It determines a nation's contribution toward global goals while reflecting its specific national circumstances, priorities and capabilities. Following the adoption of the Kunming Montreal-Global Biodiversity Framework, the CBD called on all parties to revise and update their NBSAPs to align with the new global goals and targets. The updated NBSAP serves as the main national vehicle to translate global ambitions into concrete, measurable actions. It mandates a shift toward a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to secure South Africa’s wealth of biodiversity.
Members of the public are invited to submit written comments to this Notice within 30 days from the date of publication of this Notice in the Government Gazette or the newspaper, whichever date occurs last, to the following addresses:
By post to: The Director-general: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Attention: Ms Malepo Phoshoko
Private Bag X447
PRETORIA,
0001
By hand at: Reception, Environment House, 473 Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083
By email: nbsapcomments@dffe.gov.za
A copy of the draft NBSAP 2026-2035 can be accessed at https://www.environment.gov.za/legislation/gazetted notices
Any inquiries in connection with this Notice can be directed to Ms Malepo Phoshoko at Email: MSPhoshoko@dffe.gov.za or Cellphone: 066 420 0215
For media queries, kindly contact Dr. Nomxolisi Mashiyi at Tel: (012) 399 9484 / Email: NMashiyi@dffe.gov.za
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