BIODIVERSITY STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMME

BonnJanuary 2010

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION GOALS

• Representation• Persistence

STRATEGY 1Expand and consolidate

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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