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Key Ingredients, Challenges and Lessons from Biodiversity Mainstreaming in South Africa: People, Products, Process

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  • Jeff Manuel

    (South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI))

  • Kristal Maze

    (South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI))

  • Mandy Driver

    (South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI))

  • Anthea Stephens

    (South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI))

  • Emily Botts

    (South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI))

  • Azisa Parker

    (South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI))

  • Mahlodi Tau

    (South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI))

  • John Dini

    (South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI))

  • Stephen Holness

    (South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI))

  • Jeanne Nel

    (South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI))

Abstract

This paper provides an in-depth review of experiences and insights from mainstreaming biodiversity and development in South Africa. More specifically, it describes how biodiversity considerations have been mainstreamed in five key sectors/areas, namely: land use planning, mining, water, infrastructure, and the agricultural sector. It discusses the types of barriers and challenges that have been encountered, the key ingredients and lessons learned to help ensure more effective biodiversity mainstreaming, and the role of development co-operation in supporting in mainstreaming in South Africa. Examples of the key elements of success include good science, the ability to harness windows of opportunity, and ensuring genuine links to development objectives. Ce document présente un tour d'horizon détaillé des expériences et des éclairages apportés par l'intégration transversale de la biodiversité et du développement en Afrique du Sud. Plus précisément, il décrit la façon dont les considérations de biodiversité ont été systématiquement prises en compte dans cinq secteurs ou domaines clés, à savoir : l'aménagement de l'espace, l'exploitation minière, l'eau, les infrastructures et le secteur agricole. Il examine les types d'obstacles rencontrés et de défis relevés, les principaux ingrédients et enseignements susceptibles de favoriser une transversalisation plus efficace de la biodiversité, ainsi que l'appui pouvant être apporté par la coopération pour le développement à l'intégration transversale en Afrique du Sud. Parmi les principaux facteurs de réussite cités en exemple figurent une bonne base scientifique, l'aptitude à tirer parti des occasions propices et l'instauration de liens véritables avec les objectifs de développement.

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  • Jeff Manuel & Kristal Maze & Mandy Driver & Anthea Stephens & Emily Botts & Azisa Parker & Mahlodi Tau & John Dini & Stephen Holness & Jeanne Nel, 2016. "Key Ingredients, Challenges and Lessons from Biodiversity Mainstreaming in South Africa: People, Products, Process," OECD Environment Working Papers 107, OECD Publishing.
  • Handle: RePEc:oec:envaaa:107-en
    DOI: 10.1787/5jlzgj1s4h5h-en
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    Cited by:

    1. Cameron T. McLean & Debra C. Roberts & Rob Slotow, 2024. "The Evolution of Open Space Planning within a Developing, Biodiverse City (Durban, South Africa)," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(7), pages 1-26, April.

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    Keywords

    biodiversity conservation; conservation de la biodiversité; développement durable; ecological economics; ecosystem services; Finances infranationales; international finance; services écosystémiques; sustainable development; économie de l’écologie;
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    JEL classification:

    • F3 - International Economics - - International Finance
    • Q1 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth
    • Q57 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Ecological Economics

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