BIODIVERSITY STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMME
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BIODIVERSITY STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMME
BonnJanuary 2010
BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION GOALS
• Representation• Persistence
STRATEGY 1Expand and consolidate
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STRATEGY 2Conservation of
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PRINCIPLES
• Focus on priority biodiversity and protected area expansion areas to ensure the best use of limited capacity and resources, aiming for formal declarations on high biodiversity value land.
• Support South Africa’s broader socio-economic objectives through the land reform process and encouraging socio-economic benefits, either through job creation, or improved land management.
PRINCIPLES (Cont.)• Biodiversity stewardship agreements are voluntary
commitments between landowners/users and conservation agencies. A relationship of trust and support should be fostered.
• The success of biodiversity stewardship rests on partnerships and co-operative governance between conservation agencies and various other governmental agencies, NGOs, landowners/users, companies, etc.
• Monitoring implementation is critical in ensuring security for biodiversity.
INCENTIVES
Different incentives for each situation and province, depending on ability of province to provide incentive, and landowners’ needs.
Incentives linked to tiers
Management Plans and contracts, translations
Includes biodiversity assessment, advice and training
Priority areas for WfW, WfWet, WoF
Tax Incentives
Tax Incentives
Different for each category – PA, PE & BMABMA – Cost of conservation seen as cost of production to
farmPE – cost of conservation seen as 18A donation – if contract
is for 30 years at leastPA – 10% of value of land for first 10 years – if proclaimed
and in title deed for at least 99 yearsNo land tax on portion of PA that is not used for commercial
purposes.If contract is terminated by landowner, tax deductions have to
be paid back.
Offsets
• Stewardship Categories can be used to secure offsets
• Category determined by conservation status• Developer responsible for management plan and
management of site• Contract negotiated• Tax incentives are valid• Ownership remains with developer
Other Financing Mechanisms
• Carbon Credits• Wetland Banking• Payment for Ecosystem Services• Green Products - certification• Business & Biodiversity initiatives
Strategic Links to PoliciesStrategic Links to Policies
Biodiversity Policies Social Policies
NBF / NBSAP ASGISA NPAES EPWPNAP MDGsCBNRM NEPADOffsets Landcare NCCRS
International ConventionsInternational ConventionsCBD
UNCCD
UNFCCC
Ramsar
World Heritage Convention
UMGANO EXAMPLE