National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act and Draft Bill

“To provide for the management and conservation of South Africa’s biodiversity within the framework of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998; the protection of species and ecosystems that warrant national protection; the sustainable use of indigenous biological resources; the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from bioprospecting involving indigenous biological
resources; the establishment and functions of a South African National Biodiversity Institute; and for matters connected therewith.”.

CTFA’s main comments included regsading the aspects of: stakeholder recognition; the importance of future-fit and fit-for-purpose policy and legislation; main premises of the proposed amendments; and ineffective policy and implementation of current bioprospecting provisions and regulations.

Draft Revised NEMBA Bill → CTFA Comments on Draft Biodiversity Bill →