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National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)

Chapter 3 : Biodiversity Planning and Monitoring

Part 1 : Biodiversity planning

39. Contents of national biodiversity framework

 

(1) The national biodiversity framework must—
(a) provide for an integrated, co-ordinated and uniform approach to biodiversity management by organs of state in all spheres of government, non‑governmental organisations, the private sector, local communities, other stakeholders and the public;
(b) be consistent with—
(i) this Act;
(iii) any relevant international agreements binding on the Republic;
(c) identify priority areas for conservation action and the establishment of protected areas; and
(d) reflect regional co-operation on issues concerning biodiversity management in Southern Africa.

 

(2) The national biodiversity framework may determine norms and standards for provincial and municipal environmental conservation plans.