DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR KWAZULU-NATAL

Project Inception Workshop23 July 2015

Institute of Natural Resources, Pietermaritzburg

Project Presentation

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES

1. Obtain key stakeholder buy in and inputs to the project design and outcomes. Approach. Other processes/initiatives to be considered. Other stakeholders to be involved. Structure and detail of the outputs.

2. Refine if necessary the structure and focus of Thursday’s workshop.

PROJECT MOTIVATIONNRM CURRENT CONTEXT

Move from programmatic approach to a more cohesive & coordinated approach in developing and leading an NRM sector.

Annual budget of R1.8 Billion – but significantly higher demand (approx R12 billion).

Budget shortfall demands increased partnership and investment from the PVT sector - this requires: Clearly show benefits (economic & ecological). Efficiency demanded by Pvt sector.

PROJECT MOTIVATION

Spotlight on NRM Major element of Green Economy to be built on. Potential to assist in water security given national crisis.

Need to Prove ‘Ecological Infrastructure’ Concept Job creation benefits adequate to secure finance in past – now need to

prove ecological benefits. Application for SIP 19. Test cases for EI protecting built infrastructure – R40 million invested in

Ntebelanga Catchment. Longer term view.

NRM SHIFT - Towards integration

Research contracts.

MAREP forums.

Institutional Review – inform how programme structure may change. .

NRM Tender Issued - Overall Review of Programmes (3 year)

Outcomes Based Objectives (SMART Goals)

E.g. Wfor Wetlands: ‘with a 30 % improvement in the regulation of seasonal flows, reduction of

river siltation, and rehabilitation of wetland biodiversity”.

Focus on outcomes NOT just outputs - emphasizes the need for long term M&E of ecological

benefits.

Regional catchment test cases for change – Ntabelanga/Medupi/uMngeni.

PROJECT MOTIVATION

LEGAL REFORM/Compliance

Compliance with Existing Laws

Ongoing challenges of existing EIA, WULA etc.

Compliance with New Legislation

Alien invasive species management regulations.

PROJECT MOTIVATION

KZN - PRIORITY PROVINCE

Unique – Significant provincial investment.

Alien invasive hotspot.

‘Wet’ province - High rainfall, NB catchment areas, extensive wetlands with high % loss.

Socio-economic priority - High Population Density, large rural population with limited employment opportunities, High unemployment.

High Biodiversity Value - 2 world heritage sites, Many PAs, all supporting tourism sector.

Agricultural Priority – Timber, Dairy, Sugar Cane

PROJECT MOTIVATION

KZN – HISTORY & CHALLENGES

Organisations working in silo’s with no effective mechanisms for planning and strategizing.

Original agreements between DEA NRM and IASP for co-ordination fallen away.

Duplication of effort spatially and no coordinated reporting.

Organisations having different objectives and mandates.

Priority projects such as Protected areas don’t have enough funding to reach maintenance levels.

Challenges with funding allocations and funding prioritisation within KZN has resulted in approximately 60 000ha reverting back to initial clearing.

PROJECT MOTIVATION

PROJECT TIMING

Part of adaptive management cycle .

Timing is good given Context described. 2006 was last provincial strategy

PROJECT MOTIVATION

SUMMARY

It is a an exciting period of change for NRM in SA as a whole.

KZN has the opportunity to lead the way in terms of co-ordinated planning at provincial scale.

INR excited to be involved & hope to assist in achieving meaningful, supportive and useable strategy.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

AimOptimise government expenditure on NRM in KwaZulu-Natal and thereby also the social and ecological benefits through the development of a 5 year strategic plan that coordinates the operations of all NRM agencies across the province”

Requirements Focus - provincial priorities, but cognizant of national context. Inclusive – involve all NRM agencies and role players. Supportive – of mandates. Understanding – of restrictions and limitations. Build - on success. Legal - compliant. Useable – relevant and practical. Bold & innovative – embrace change.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

No change simply for the purpose change – must be justified.

There are various initiatives driving broader change.

Starting point – is improve on existing structures, process etc. reduce inefficiencies, improve efficacy i.t.o. priorities and establish incentive to all involved to implement the strategy.

Cover full life cycle – Planning, implementation, M&E.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

PHASE I - FOUNDATIONAim

Introduce and gain support for the project. Establish an baseline understanding of all NRM programmes. Establish agreed provincial priorities.

Activities Collate and review existing information. Integrated stakeholder workshop.

PROJECT OVERVIEWPHASE II - DETAILED ANALYSIS

Aim Understand in detail the focus, structures, operational procedures, processes,

capacity of each programme/roleplayer. Mandate – Issues, challenges & potential solutions Co-ordinated view of NRM activities, actions and associated options for

improved efficiency and effectiveness – maps, organograms, budgets - represented spatially against agreed priorities.

Activities One on one meetings - informed by understanding developed in phase 1. Collation of all information to develop consolidated overview of NRMin

Province. Detailed analysis of consolidated information. Summary document documenting holistic view for KZN and leverage points for

improvement to meet priorities.

PHASE III - STRATEGY DEVELOPMENTAim

Develop KZN NRM Strategy

Activities Develop draft strategy through ongoing engagement with roleplayers. Present and workshop Draft Strategy Finalize strategy.

PHASE TIMINGPhase 1 – Foundation 13 July

Phase 2 – Detailed Analysis

Stakeholder interviews and Data Gathering 31 Aug

Analysis 15 Sep

Present initial findings to NRM 30 Sep

Phase 3 – Strategy Development

Draft strategic plan 20 Oct

2nd Integrated Workshop 15 Nov

Final Strategic Plan 31 Dec

IMPLEMENTATION PLANDefines who works where, how and when?

STRATEGY1. Context – Intro and motivation.2. Aims – Aligned to broader context and particularly KZN priorities.3. Objectives – Supporting aim.4. Goals - (SMART - Specific, Measurable, Assignable, Realistic, and Time-bound)

Communication PlanFor ensuring effective co-

ordination, advocacy

Mechanisms to Support Institutional

ArrangementsMOU/As

Institutional ArrangementsFor ensuring effective co-ordination

Data ManagementSpatial and data

management systems

Reporting Spatial and data

management systems

MONITORING AND EVALUATIONTo inform adaptive management.

Indicators, Responsibilities etc