Transcript Outcome 10: Protected and enhanced environmental assets and

2011/12 ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATION
“DEA & PUBLIC ENTITIES”
SUMMARY OF KEY ACHIEVEMENTS & CHALLENGES
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Outline of the Presentation
• Departmental Mandate & Vision
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Departmental Values
DEA Public Entities
DEA Programmes
Summary : Achievements & Challenges (DEA & PEs)
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Departmental Mandate & Vision
The mandate of the Department is underpinned by the Constitution and all
other relevant legislation and policies
Section 24 (b) of the Constitution:
• All South Africans have a Constitutional right to an environment that is
not harmful to their health or well-being, and to have the environment
protected, for the benefit of present and future generations.
Our Vision : A prosperous and equitable society living in
harmony with our natural resources
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Departmental Values
Driven by our Passion as custodians and ambassadors of the
environment we have to be Proactive and foster innovative
thinking and solutions to environmental management premised on
a People-centric approach that recognises the centrality of BathoPele, for it is when we put our people first that we will serve with
Integrity, an important ingredient in a high Performance driven
organisation such as ours
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Departmental Public Entities
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South African National Parks (SANParks)
South African Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
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Departmental Programmes
PROGRAMME
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Administration and
support
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Environmental Quality
and Protection
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Oceans and Coasts
Management
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Climate Change
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Biodiversity and
Conservation
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Environmental Sector
Programmes and Projects
PURPOSE
Provide strategic leadership, centralised administration, executive support,
corporate services and facilitate effective cooperative governance, international
relations, environmental education and awareness
Protect and improve the quality and safety of the environment to give effect to
the right of all South Africans to an environment that is not harmful to health and
wellbeing
Ensure that government, industry and the public are informed, supported and
regulated to act responsibly to conserve the ocean and coastal environment as
well as to honour South Africa’s local and global obligations.
Promote, coordinate and manage an effective national mitigation and
adaptation response to climate change
Promote the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources to
contribute to economic growth and poverty alleviation.
Implement environmental sector projects and assist in job creation
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DEA - Top Priority Areas
1. Support to Local Government in areas of : ( Air quality ; Waste
management; Coastal Planning Open-space planning )
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Strengthening Compliance and Enforcement ( Rhino poaching
Environmental Impact Assessments)
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Governance systems alignment with outcome 10 ( Mining
Integrated permitting ; Environmental Management Frameworks
(EMF’s) and land use issues
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Draw linkages between Climate Change, Green Economy and
Sustainable Development
5. Focus on key national and international engagements
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GOALS : 2011/2012 - 2015/2016
GOAL 1:
Environmental assets conserved, valued, sustainably
used, protected and continually enhanced
GOAL 2:
Enhanced socio-economic benefits and employment
creation for the present and future generations from a
healthy environment
GOAL 3:
A department that is fully capacitated to deliver its
services efficiently and effectively
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DEA : SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS &
CHALLENGES PER PROGRAMME
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Lize McCourt
PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION
& SUPPORT
PROGRAMME 1 : KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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Achieved 11.5% vacancy rate (target: 14%)
10 .6% turnover rate (t: 14%)
56% women representativity (t: 56%)
65% procurement on BEE enterprises (t: 58%)
10 public awareness & participation events (t: 5)
55% share on media voice (t: 55%)
2010/11 Unqualified audit report
98% expenditure of DEA MTEF budget (t - 98%)
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PROGRAMME 1 : KEY CHALLENGES
• Initiation of Construction phase for DEA building :Initiation of
construction phase delayed. Key issues which were
outstanding have however been concluded with the preferred
bidder and construction will start in quarter 1 of 2012/13
• 2% people with disabilities: Insufficient pool of relevant skill
available, especially in scarce skills categories. Strategy to be
finalised for implementation in 2012/13
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Chart : Administration and Support
achieved
partially achieved
off target
20%
80%
Ishaam Abader
PROGRAMME 2: ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY PROTECTION
PROGRAMME 2 : KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• 100% (58/58) of all complaints/incidents received and
processed (target: 75%)
• 252 Environmental Management Inspectors attended
specialized
training
courses/capacity
building
interventions (t :60)
• 66 officials trained in environmental impact
management (t:50)
• 60 ambient air monitoring stations reporting to the SA
Air Quality Information System( SAAIQS) (t: 42)
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PROGRAMME 2 : KEY CHALLENGES
• Inspection 70 facilities : 46 facilities inspected. Target could not be met
due to financial constraints .
• 45% of paper & packaging recycled; Set recycling targets for lighting;
50 % of tyres recycled: Decision by Industry to review the Integrated
Waste Management Plans (IWMP) which meant the targets are being
reviewed and not yet approved
• Baseline establish for recovery of waste streams:Consultation &
discussions with industry required more time than unticipated
• Processing environmental authorisations within timeframe: Target of
89% not met. Received significantly high number of application than
anticipated ,putting more strain on available resources.
• Finalisation of Environmental Assessment & Management Strategy
:Project proposals and costing of Theme 1 report exceeded unticipated
ammount (R500 000)
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Chart : Environmental Quality & Protection
achieved
partially achieved
off target
11%
31%
58%
SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS &
CHALLENGES
“SAWS ”
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SAWS : KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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Climate Change adaptation application:
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South African Flash Flood Guidance (SAFFG) System with addition of hydro
estimator achieved as planned
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Operational Severe Weather Warning System for South Africa (Result shown
an overall satisfaction of 76%)
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New satellite-based precipitation estimation technique using 3 x MSG
satellite channels to enable issuing heavy rain and flash flooding warnings
with high confidence
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72% Improved accuracy of maximum temperature and 24-hour forecasts
achieved as planned
SAAQIS Phase I fully developed and implemented, stations reporting to the ambient
module of Phase 1 of SAAQIS grown to 150 (target available ambient air quality
monitoring &information accessible through website)
Commendable financial performance in the 2011/12 financial year despite the
6% (R16m) decrease in the Government Grant Revenue
Obtained ISO 9001:2008 certification
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SAWS : KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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Major construction work for the Radar Network Project complete
Participated in pre-COP-17 activities in various provinces, participation
extended to the conference; demonstrated the role and relevance of SAWS in
terms of weather and climate matters
Launch of the SAWS Alumni Programme
Official opening of the King Shaka Weather office
85% of bursaries awarded to beneficiaries from previously disadvantaged
backgrounds (target 75%)
Meteorological Training Institute of the South African Weather Service
recognised as a WMO Regional Training Centre (RTC)
Leadership role as Meteorological Association in South Africa (MASA)
Secretariat in the region
Severe Weather Warning road-shows in various provinces at municipalities
affected by weather hazards
Organisational performance at an average of 84%
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SAWS : KEY CHALLENGES
Funding - Decrease in Government Grant
Commercialisation
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SAWS has high fixed costs with low reproduction costs, impacting on its ability to
commercialise
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SAWS has limited capability to address ‘unstated’ market that believes everything should be
free
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International competition comes from private weather services that use freely shared data
and global models to provide services at marginal costs against which SAWS cannot
economically compete
Infrastructure Recapitalisation – Inability to maintain infrastructure and keep up with
technological advancement (e.g. High Performance Computing to replace an old Supercomputer)
Extension of mandate
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The need to respond increasingly to water management issues, and to focus more on
building capacity in Hydrometeorology
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The need to enhance services to the agricultural sector and build capacity in
Agrometeorology
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The need to positively contribute to Climate Change Policy discourse
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SAAQIS
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Research development to support additional applications for various sectors e.g. health
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Dr Monde Mayekiso
PROGRAMME 3: OCEANS & COASTS
PROGRAMME 3 : KEY ACHIVEMENTS
• Draft Green Paper on Oceans Management policy
developed as planned
• Draft estuary management protocol reviewed and
approved by Cabinet
• Three
relieve
voyages
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(Marion/Gough/SANAE) as planned
• Research on international methodology for shark and
whale population estimation completed
• Bi-annual State of the Oceans Report compiled
• 25 peer review publications made (t: 23)
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PROGRAMME 3 : KEY CHALLENGES
• Prince Edward MPA (PEI MPA) declaration: Objections raised
during consultation in relation to area targeted for
declaratiotion let todelay as additional time was to finalise the
process.
• Needs analysis and system design for South African ocean
and coastal information system : Systems specifications
completed . Availability of expertise delayed progress in
achieveing planned annual target.
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Chart : Ocean & Coast
achieved
partially achieved
off target
24%
76%
Judy Beaumont
PROGRAMME 4: CLIMATE CHANGE
PROGRAMME 4 : KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• National Climate Change response white paper
approved by Cabinet and gazetted
• 9 Climate Change provincial successfully convened
• The Climate Change Response Expo successfully hosted
alongside the UNFCCC COP!& conference in Durban in
period 28 November –December 2011
• Four climate change sector adaptation plan finalized (
Biodiversity , Water , Forestry and Agriculture )
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PROGRAMME 4 : KEY CHALLENGES
• Initiating of Long term Adaptation scenarios (LTAs)
process:Initiation of LTAS process delayed as the LTAS had
to be aligned with
National Policy and further
consultations needed to be undertaken.
• SAWS forecasting and South African risk and vulnerability
atlas Phase II:Finalisation of the toolkit review of the
toolkit is still on process as it required more time than
unticipated
• 2 studies (2nd National Communication & Transport GHG
study):Transport GHG sector study delayed due to
human resource constraints
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Chart : Climate Change
achieved
partially achieved
off target
23%
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Wadzi Mandivenyi
PROGRAMME 5: BIODIVERSITY &
CONSERVATION
PROGRAMME 5 : KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• 7.3% (9 025 ha of 121 991 200) hectors of land under
conservation (target: 6.9%)
• Five management plans finalized as planned
• 100% (35/35) of GMO applications assessed for
environmental compliance (t:100%)
• 31 398 ha of land rehabilitated and conserved ( t :800)
• 100% (43) CITES applications received & evaluated (t:
100%)
• 100% (10) TOPS application received and evaluated
(t:85)
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Chart : Biodiversity & Conservation
achieved
partially achieved
6%
22%
72%
off target
SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS &
CHALLENGES
“SANParks ”
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SANParks : KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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Clean audit 2011/2012
4 705 306 Total Number of Visitors (target:4 600 000)
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389 624 Total Number of Domestic Black Visitors (target: 400 000)
77,4% Customer Satisfaction Index (target:78,3%)
18 572 Total Number of Free Access Entrants (to National Parks) (target :14 900)
100% Percentage Progress against Implementation of Listed Species Management
Programme (target:80%)
95% Percentage Progress against Implementation of Cultural Heritage Programme as
planned
100% Percentage Progress against Implementation of Listed Species Management
Programme (target:80%)
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SANParks : KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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95% Percentage Progress against Implementation of Cultural Heritage
Programme as planned
90% Percentage Progress against Implementation of Climate Change Response
Programme (target:80%)
2 420,2 ha Total Area added to National Parks (Terrestrial) (target:1 353 ha)
New 55 590 ha and Follow-Up 183 229 ha Total Area Rehabilitated by
Alien/Invasive Species clearing (target:New Area = 56 325 ha Follow-Up = 145
900 ha)
Rhino 2,78% and Elephant 0,00% Percentage of Acceptable Animal Population
Decline due to Poaching (target: Rhino = 1,46% Elephant = 0,00%)
745 091 Total Number of Person-Days on Temporary Jobs Created through
EPWP (target: 575 151)
420 Total Number of SMMEs Supported though EPWP (target: 292)
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SANParks : KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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9 Number of Community-based Socio-Economic initiatives implemented
(target:9)
135 Permanent and 735 Temporary : Total Number of New Employment (Jobs
Created) (target: Permanent: 100 Temporary: 15)
Publication of the Social Responsibility Report detailing SANParks
development approach to conservation in 21st Century.
Publication of the Biodiversity & Scientific Research Report detailing SANParks
science-management approach to inform decisions.
Publication of the SANParks Times Newspaper intended for the general public’s
information including sections of the public that has never visited a park.
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SANParks : KEY CHALLENGES
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Declining tourism revenue streams due to recent global economic down turn
and other factors (e.g. natural disasters such as flooding)
Ageing infrastructure in parks which has resulted to further incapacitation to
sustain revenue streams – due to increased complaints.
Escalating scourge of rhino poaching incidents, particularly in the Kruger
National Park.
Inadequate re-capitalization of the law enforcement capacity to fight rhino
poaching (e.g. acquisition of requisite land-based radars, Unmanned Areal
Vehicles and other technologies)
Delays in the formalization of the Greater Lebombo Conservancy with
Mozambique to promote conservation safety in the area.
Recent budgetary cuts, together with increased mandatory duties are making
it difficult for SANParks to retain a healthy financial position.
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SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS &
CHALLENGES
“SANBI ”
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SANBI: KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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5 yearly National Biodiversity Assessment produced
Additional 20 000 hectares protected as targeted
92 wetlands rehabilitated
Working for Wetlands: Employment of 1,648 people for 212,678 person days,
Provision of 17,567 training days
List of threatened terrestrial ecosystems finalised
Draft list of threatened river ecosystems developed
Draft threatened or protected species (TOPS) list for input into regulations
developed;
Biodiversity Management Plan for pelargonium sidoides and Western Leopard
Toad produced
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SANBI: KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Green Economy Think Tank convened providing a forum for discussion and
innovation on biodiversity economics related to SA’s key development
objectives
• National Freshwater Ecosystem Priority Areas (NFEPA) Atlas and NFEPA
summary report completed providing a foundation for water resource
management for the country.
• 7% annual increase in own income received through expanded and/or more
effective revenue generating activities in gardens
• 2% annual increase in visitor numbers to the National Botanical Gardens
(NBGs) despite the global economic down turn
• 2011/12 Unqualified Annual Audits report achieved
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SANBI : KEY CHALLENGES
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Over- dependence on donor funding to deliver mandate – motivate for higher
sustainable MTEF funding by showcasing value of biodiversity to our country’s
developmental goals
Prioritization of delivery of broad mandate - Participate in review of NEMBA &
new National Biodiversity Framework (NBF) process
A national lack of natural scientists and key expertise, eg; taxonomists, zoologists;
on sustainable use of threatened or protected animal species, demographic
modellers; and of the science-policy interface - Biodiversity HCD strategy, ‘Groen
Sebenza’ (biodiversity Jobs Fund project); Use of the ‘managed network’ of
institutions, Engage new technology, tools & policy experts, and with DST SARCHI
chair process , and accelerate staff development
Marketing the Gardens to improve income generation & expand visitor
demographics - develop business skills , increase marketing capacity
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SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS &
CHALLENGES
“iSimangaliso”
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iSimangaliso: KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• 18 illegal developments detected and Ninety-three poaching incidents
detected within time frames (as planned)
• reduction of 5% in alien invasive plants in the Park as planned
• 83 permanent jobs maintained during the year (target 50)
• 92 Increase number of BEE SMME’s (ownership in business 40% or more)
created through iSimangaliso programmes (target 2)
• 60-70% minimum equity participation secured by contract(target 20%)
• 45 Students awarded bursaries for undergraduate study and 1 for
postgraduate study (of these 22 were new first year bursaries)
• 480 000 No increase in visitor numbers from prior year (target 371 000)
• 9.6% increase in commercial revenue to the Park (target 5%)
• Complete facilities management programme on budget and within
timeframes
• Infrastructure redevelopment on eastern and western shores
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iSimangaliso : KEY CHALLENGES
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Funding – delays in receipt of funds from funders eg NLDTF which affects
roll-out of programmes such as marine education, arts and crafts and
insufficient funds to expand local economic development programmes
such as agricultural gardens/food security programmes
Economic recession – impact on visitor numbers and increasing revenue
prospectively
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Dr G Preston
PROGRAMME 6: SECTOR SERVICES,
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS &
INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAMME 6 : KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Created 65 182 employment opportunities through the
SRP/NRM programmes( t: 48 084)
• Used 846 Small, Micro-Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) as part
of DEA commitment to empower emerging businesses (t:250)
• Planted 41 476 indigenous trees (t:10 000)
• 32 923 households benefited from collection initiatives led by
the department ( t: 30 000)
• National strategy on Sustainable Developed ( NSSD) finalized
and approved by Cabinet
• Facilitated 100 environmental education and awareness
workshops
• Created 49 746 accredited person-days (t: 32 675)
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PROGRAMME 6 : KEY CHALLENGES
The NRM programme was transferred from the
Department of Water Affairs in April 2011, and that
transition has contributed to delays in achievement of
some of the planned annual targets as the was a need to
align the work of the programme to departmental
processes and to deal with human resource capacity
issues.
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Chart : Sector Services, Environmental Awareness &
International Relations
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partially achieved
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21%
77%
off target
Thank You
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