National Biodiversity Stewardship Conference 2018

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1 National Biodiversity Stewardship Conference 2018 BIODIVERISTY ECONOMY: WILDLIFE Mr Xola Mkefe: Director Wildlife Economy DEA Tel: Cell:

2 STEWARDSHIP SITES BENEFITING FROM THE BIODIVERSITY ECONOMY PROGRAMME Proclaiming land alone might not be sustainable in the long run Once site proclaimed, what then? How will land owners (individuals/communities) stay encouraged to conserve proclaimed site? BIODIVERITY ECONOMY The biodiversity economy of South Africa encompasses the business and economic activities that either directly depend on biodiversity for their core business or that contribute to conservation of biodiversity through their activities. Adopted from: Van Paddenburg, A., Bassi, A., Buter, E., Cosslett C. & Dean, A Heart of Borneo: Investing in Nature for a Green Economy The biodiversity economy contributes to most of the Aichi Targets

3 Government Priorities for Biodiversity Strengthening the economy and livelihoods Improving efficiencies in government spending and delivery Management of environmental risks Adapting to climate change Strengthening links in Africa

4 The wildlife sector comprises 3 sub-sectors Wildlife ranching Wildlife activities Wildlife products Primary activities: Breeding Live sale Secondary contributors: Live captures Translocation Services Veterinary Services Fencing and maintenance Primary activities: Wildlife Viewing Trophy Hunting Biltong Hunting Secondary contributors: Accommodation Transport Equipment & Supplies (Arms, Ammunition etc.) Taxidermy Primary activities: Game Meat Processing Skin and Hide Production Other products (e.g. curios and decorations) Secondary contributors: Packaging and Transportation

5 There is a wide variety of wildlife products that can be produced and promoted Products made from bone Jewelry Curios Products made from skin Wallets & handbags Shoes Products made from horn Lampstands Decorations Animal Hides Game Meat

6 IMPACT OF A WILDLIFE-BASED ECONOMY Healthy happy people Restored pride and Vison for the Future Resilient rural communities Healing the Land (Landscape restoration)

7 Goals of the Rural Wildlife-Based Economy Poverty reduction Build climate resilience into food production Enhanced food security Develop alternative livelihoods Grow community equity/ownership in wildlife businesses Create jobs Provide SMME opportunities Land / ecosystem restoration

8 Vision for the Wildlife Economy A THRIVING, INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE WILDLIFE ECONOMY FOR THE WELL-BEING OF ALL SOUTH AFRICANS

9 LAB VISION AND ASPIRATIONS Through the Wildlife Economy Lab, our vision is to better establish an economy that contributes to the well-being of all South Africans Aspiration An inclusive, sustainable and responsive wildlife economy that grows at 10% p.a until at least 2030, while providing a foundation for social well-being and maintaining the ecological resource base 1 Economic growth Average yearly sector GDP increase of ~10% Create 100,000 new jobs Objectives 2 Transformation 30% of wildlife businesses PDI owned PDI ownership of >5 million Ha, and access to another >5 million Ha 4,000 PDI owned SMMEs supported to engage in the wildlife economy 1 3 Sustainability 5 million ha of non-protected areas contributing towards conservation target (AICHI) 3.5% animal population net growth p.a. 1 Trained or directly linked to the wildlife supply chain 9

10 INITIATIVES The Wildlife Economy Lab developed detailed plans for 15 initiatives and a further 6 recommendations Recommendations 1 Facilitating transformation Driving growth through promoting value and products Creating an enabling environment for the wildlife sector 1 Identify and prioritize 10m Ha for 7 transformation of wildlife economy 2 Coordinate existing support mechanisms under a Wildlife Support Unit to efficiently support new entrants 3 Increase capacity and support for (at least) 300 CPA s, trusts and traditional authorities 4 Create supply chain linkages and capacitate 4,000 SMMEs (new and existing) to locally capture the value of ancillary goods and services to the wildlife economy 5 Operationalise 11 biodiversity economy nodes that unlock the economic potential of protected and communal areas through new generation partnerships 6 i Empower 4,000 emerging entrepreneurs and farmers through focused capacity building programmes Develop a toolkit of effective wildlife business, stewardship and partnership models 8 ii Promote sustainable use as a foundation for conservation and growth of biodiversity economy iii Develop a strategic marketing campaign and value proposition for mixed game and livestock systems iv Establish mechanisms to allow for holistic and integrated management of animal health and conflict issues at the livestockwildlife interface v Formalize SA game meat market and create a network of game meat processing facilities Implement a campaign that drives participative transformation and consumer growth for wildlife related activities and products Develop an appropriate mechanism to manage and mitigate risk 9 vi Create an enabling legislative environment through the amendment of NEMBA 10 Develop and implement wildlife industry standards 11 Implement a national wildlife economy branding scheme 12 Develop and implement an electronic wildlife permitting system and centralised database 13 Re-position the Wildlife Forum as an efficient interdepartmental/ industry collaboration and co-ordination platform to promote the benefits of the Wildlife Economy 14 Develop an integrated knowledge/ evidence generating and sharing platform to support the wildlife economy 15 Leverage protected areas to unlock economic potential Develop, upskill and resource extension services to facilitate the growth of the wildlife economy 1 Recommendations will be included with high level activities, but these will not have 3ft plans 10

11 Progress on Wildlife economy lab initiatives 1 Initiative: Identify and prioritize 10m Ha for transformation of wildlife economy Progress Game farms: : ha Nature Reserves: ha Other: Total Mapped : hectares 11

12 Progress on Wildlife economy lab initiatives Initiative: Progress 2 Establish, develop and support new wildlife ranching entrants through infrastructure support and game donation programmes Over R66.6 million Gov investment R136 million private investment R48,8 million Pvt pending from jobs Fund Total of 989 jobs created to date. 821 game donated in total.

13 3 Increase capacity and support for (at least) 300 CPA s, Trusts and Traditional Authorities Initiative: Progress Increase capacity and support for (at least) 300 CPA s, trusts and traditional authorities Training workshops held for Community Property Associations (CPAs)

14 4 Create supply chain linkages and capacitate 4,000 SMMEs (new and existing) to locally capture the value of ancillary goods and services to the wildlife economy Facilitated market access for emerging farmers Secured 5 orders for their products 2 Chefs were appointed

15 GREATER UMFOLOZI BEN (Pilot NODE) The Big5 Project Nkosi: Mthembu Nkosi: Biyela Nkosi: Zulu PRIVATE SECTOR:(+R120 Million) The Mantis Collection Accor Hotel Group (French owned)

16 Initiative 6: Empower 4,000 emerging entrepreneurs and farmers through focused capacity-building programmes Ongoing training opportunities for the emerging farmers to take part in the biodiversity economy:

17 Progress on Wildlife economy lab initiatives Initiative: Progress 7 Formalize SA game meat market and create a network of game meat processing facilities Game Meat Indaba held on the 2-3 August 2018 which addressed the local market and how SMMEs can capture various goods and services around to the game meat industry.

18 ROLE PLAYERS IN THE GAME MEAT INDUSTRY A SUMMARY OF THE ACTION PLAN FOR THE INDUSTRIALISATION OF GAME MEAT IN SOUTH AFRICA

19 Workstream 1 Phakisa linkage Action Legislations, trade in game formalizing Development, Finalization, Implementation and Monitoring of legislation : Game Meat Regulations and Crocodile Regulations Disease control measures specifically on the Boarders of the country Increasing trade, promotion and identification of new markets domestically and internationally for game meat Building confidence in the existing markets of the South African game meat DAFF Phakisa Initiatives: Livestock value chain Enhancing veterinary services Animal Identification Systems DEA Phakisa Initiative: Formalising the South African Game meat Market Finalise the game meat regulations and crocodile meat regulations: Complete the Socio-economic Impact Assessment (SEIA) Internal assessment of the SEIA Request additional information from stakeholders if necessary Submission of the SEIA to the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation. Disease control measures specifically on the Boarders of the country To be implemented inline with the DAFF Phakisa initiative: Enhancing veterinary services Facilitate a high level meeting between Min:DAFF and Min: DEA Establishment of the following forums to enhance stakeholder engagement: o o o Animal Production Meat Safety Animal Health Establishment of an overarching body for the game meat industry of South Africa that will consist of the Ostrich, crocodile and game meat industry value chain players/ representatives

20 Workstream 2 Phakisa linkage Action Unlocking investment opportunities and coordination of research Transformation (supporting new entrants in the sector (business planning, infrastructure, training, mentorship, investment) Increasing/attracting investment (inclusion of game meat as a IPAP s sectorial and transversal areas of application) Creating a South African Game meat brand DAFF Phakisa Initiatives: Livestock value chain Enhancing veterinary services Animal Identification Systems DEA Phakisa Initiative: Formalising the South African Game meat Market Implement a campaign that drives participative transformation and consumer growth for wildlife-related activities and products Develop an integrated knowledge/ evidence generating and sharing platform to support the wildlife economy Coordinate research that has been undertaken in the game meat industry by various organisations, associations and academia, subsequently transformation initiatives implemented ( Taking stock of who s who and who is doing what?) Undertake a game meat round table discussion platform Formation of a formalised Game meat cluster of South Africa to undertake the following responsibilities : drive industry transformation Attract investment Attract new markets and create a brand for game meat in SA Information sharing lobby government Develop standards and certification for the industry coordinate research across the value chain Develop a brand for the game meat industry Developing a business case and a Strategy for the game meat industry of South Africa Engagement with The Landbank

21 Biodiversity Stewardship Sites benefiting from the Biodiversity Economy programme 21

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23 Project Details hectare game reserve on the White Umfolozi River (currently unfenced), located between Babanango and the R hectares on Emcakwini Trust Land and hectares on Kwangono Trust Land. Three other private land owners making up the rest including AHC and Prince Matsitsi. Two active tourism establishments: Education Centre; hunting and conferences. Economic impact: Preserve existing jobs at the education centre and Zulu Rock Game Reserve At full operation the reserve will employ 272 people: 200 in tourism and 72 in wildlife conservation Small business opportunities include charcoal, transport, fresh produce, biltong, crafts etc

24 Biodiversity Value The proposed reserve falls under Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife s stewardship programme It is the geographical start of the UBEN development (Umfolozi Biodiversity Economy Node)

25 Partnerships work-(ngo-conservation Outcomes)-Community-Traditional Authority Private Sector; Government-DEA-SANBI-EkznW-ProvDptmt..etc

26 MAYIBUYE GAME RESERVE Private Investment R70m secured: R180m private sector invested to date (35km fences & gate house; employment); Jobs Fund (approved for business case) R48.8m DEA R10m (Infrastructure-fencing and renovation of admin center) Potential Ground breaking funding through Partnerships pending. 26

27 CONTACT DETAILS Mr Xola Mkefe Department of Environmental Affairs Director: Wildlife Economy Tel: , DEA website Hotline