Research documents

Research documents

Environment Sector Research, Development and Evidence Framework

The South African National Climate Change Response Policy – an evidence-based policy-making case study​.
Peter Lukey

South Africa’s National Climate Change Response Policy was published as a white paper in October 2011. Although the policy development process is often cited as an example of evidence-based policymaking due to the science-policy partnerships and engagements that underpinned the entire development process, the process has not been fully documented. This paper attempts to document the entire process and analyse it as an example of evidence-based policy-making.

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Towards sustainable development and green economy evidence strategy: workshop report
Mapula Tshangela, Nikki Funke, Ajoy Datta & Louise Shaxson

This report documents the workshop engagements and recommendations to provide inputs into the Sustainable Development and Green Economy (SD&GE) Evidence Strategy. The workshop was hosted on 30 May 2016 at the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) in Pretoria. The Evidence Strategies are developed as part of implementing the environment sector research, development and evidence (R,D&E) framework1 approved by the Environment Minister and Members of Executive Council (Minmec) in 2012.

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Working paper: Understanding the organisational context for evidence-informed policy-making
Louise Shaxson, Ajoy Datta, Mapula Tshangela and Bongani Matomela

This is the first in a series of documents that have been developed. This working paper presents ideas for discussion and debate; it describes the framework the team used to analyse how DFFE’s internal structures and processes and the external policy environment in South Africa affect how its policy-makers source and use evidence.

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Evidence and policy in South Africa’s Department of Environmental Affairs
Alf Wills, Mapula Tshangela, Narnia Bohler-Muller, Ajoy Datta, Nikki Funke, Linda Godfrey, Bongani Matomela, Gary Pienaar, Nedson Pophiwa, Louise Shaxson, Wilma Strydom and Ke Yu

This is the second in a series of documents that have been developed. This report synthesises the organisational issues that influence how DFFE works with evidence to develop, implement, monitor and report on environmental policies. It is based on the findings of five studies that were conducted as part of a programme of support to DFFE between 2014 and 2016.

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Guidelines and good practices for evidence-informed policy-making in a government department
Alf Wills, Mapula Tshangela, Louise Shaxson, Ajoy Datta and Bongani Matomela

This is the second in a series of documents that have been developed. This report intends to prompt discussion within South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment and across the environment sector in South Africa. It proposes five guidelines and sets of good practice that could underpin a systematic and phased approach to improving evidence-informed policy-making within a government department.

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Environment Sector Research, Development and Evidence framework
The Environment Sector Research, Development and Evidence (R,D&E) framework was approved by MINMEC on 08 June 2012. This document addresses the need for a common framework for the collection of solid evidence that can be used in support of environment sector policy decisions and for the achievement of sector priorities. In response to the pressing environmental issues of our times the framework is seeking to develop a more rigorous approach that gathers, critically appraises and uses high quality research evidence to inform policy-makingand professional practice. 
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Climate Change and the Green Economy

 

Climate Change

 

National GHG Inventory Report South Africa, 2017

This report documents South Africa’s submission of its national greenhouse gas inventory for the year 2017. It also reports on the GHG trends for the period 2000 to 2017. It is in accordance with the guidelines provided by the UNFCCC and follows the 2006 IPCC Guidelines (IPCC, 2006) and IPCC Good Practice Guidance (GPG) (IPCC, 2000; IPCC, 2003; IPCC, 2014). This report provides an explanation of the methods (Tier 1 and Tier 2 approaches), activity data and emission factors used to develop the inventory. In addition, it assesses the uncertainty and describes the quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities. Quality assurance for this GHG inventory was undertaken by independent reviewers.

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Strategic environmental assessment for wind and solar photovoltaic energy in South Africa, 2019

Much like its predecessor, the Phase 2 Wind and Solar PV SEA aims to identify geographical areas best suited for the roll-out of wind and solar PV energy projects. In addition, one of the main aims of the SEA was to identify previously mined areas close to areas of the country with highest energy demand, where large-scale renewable projects can occur in order to contribute towards rehabilitation of mined areas and in support of job creation in the areas.

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» download appendices: specialist studies document [PDF - 23.25 mb]
Strategic environmental assessment for wind and solar photovoltaic energy in South Africa, 2015

The wind assessment domain for this first iteration of the SEA is based on the Wind Atlas for South Africa (WASA) coverage available at the time of commencing the SEA (i.e. parts of Northern Cape, Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces). The solar PV assessment domain was informed by the location of the majority of existing solar PV project applications at the commencement of the SEA and includes the five provinces of Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State, and North West. The SEA process is intended to be iterative, with the study being expanded to redefine and identify additional REDZs as new data and learnings become available.

» download report [PDF - 83.2 mb]
» download appendix A: specialist studies document [PDF - 88.93 mb]
» download appendix B: consultation process document [PDF - 42.72 mb]
South Africa's 3rd Climate Change report 2017

This 3rd Climate Change Report reflects on the progress made in responding to climate change, profiles ongoing efforts to this end as a basis for triggering even more ambitious climate action and chronicles key advances in the tracking of South Africa’s transition towards a climate resilient society and a low carbon economy.

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South Africa's Second National Climate Change Report, 2016

This 2016/17 report includes chapters on (i) quantifying and profiling the impact of ongoing or recently completed mitigation actions (ii) progress in the work on climate change flagship programmes (iii) lessons learn from the recent drought phenomenon (iv) progress in the development of the national adaptation strategy and desired adaptation outcomes (v) progress in establishing a credible national tracking system for key climate change actions in the country, etc.

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Unlocking barriers and opportunities for land-use based climate change mitigation activities in South Africa

The current document provides the first ever proposal for an approach to implement rehabilitation at national scale. On the one hand, the report explores opportunities that can be harnessed through the rehabilitation of the targeted systems in this study. On the other hand, it also identifies the potential barriers and how to unlock these in pursuit of ‘intact working landscapes as the foundation for the development of rural society and downstream economies’.

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National Terrestrial Carbon Sinks Assessment 2020 (NTCSA 2020)

The National Terrestrial Carbon Sinks Assessment 2020 updates the NTCSA 2014. It includes a number of improvements in core datasets and methodology, as well as providing users with an easily usable, public domain modelling interface that runs as a plugin in the QGIS open source Geographical Information System (GIS) program. 

» download the technical report [PDF - 10.03 mb]
» download the summary report [PDF - 3.18 mb]
The South African Carbon Sinks Atlas 2017

The Carbon Sinks Atlas (CSA) is a web-based data and information tool aimed at providing spatial distribution of carbon stocks and fluxes across South Africa and it is the first of its kind. In this first edition, the CSA details soil and vegetation’s carbon content in the form of carbon data layers (maps) and metadata, based on the National Terrestrial Carbon Sinks Assessment (NTCSA).

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Policy brief: towards a policy on indigenous bush encroachment in South Africa

Bush encroachment entails increased abundance of indigenous woody vegetation in the grassland and savanna biomes. In South Africa, where these biomes make up 27.9% and 32.5% of the land surface area, respectively, there has been a significant increase in tree cover since national-scale aerial photography was first undertaken in the 1940s.

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Towards a policy on indigenous bush encroachment in South Africa

The aims of this study were to review the extent and causes of the problem in South Africa, broadly evaluate its impacts, determine the policy stance that South Africa should take towards bush encroachment and identify appropriate policy responses.

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Identification and mapping of soils rich in organic carbon in South Africa as a climate change mitigation option

The main purposes of this project were to develop maps, in detail and at high resolution, of soil organic carbon content as percentages and as stocks of soils across the entire South Africa; use the above maps as an input to the current electronic based National Carbon Sinks Atlas; with a focus on areas with soils high in organic carbon.

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The National Climate Change Response Monitoring and Evaluation System Framework
The NCCRP notes that the measurement and monitoring of climate change responses are critical in ensuring their effective implementation, and that South Africa, through the coordination of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), will design and publish the country’s Climate Change Response Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) System. Details of this M&E system are outlined in specific sections of the NCCRP.
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South Africa's first annual Climate Change report 
The objective of this report is to communicate the progress and lessons learnt in tracking South Africa’s transition towards a climate resilient society and a lower carbon economy. As a knowledge product, this report aims to target people and institutions involved in technical, coordination and policy aspects of climate change, including those undertaking work relevant to these aspects of climate change. This annual report is seen as part of the broader programme to communicate regular reporting of climate change relevant information to the South African audience.
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Towards the development of a GHG emissions baseline for the Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector in South Africa 
The purpose of this report is to provide the first emissions baseline for the AFOLU sector in South Africa. Due to the complexity of the AFOLU sector, the agriculture and land sub-sector baselines were developed separately but reported as one combined baseline. Furthermore, the study also developed baselines for each province as part of enhancing our understanding of emissions dynamics at a finer scale.
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Climate Change Mitigation Policy Mainstreaming 
The main objective of this study is to provide policy gap analysis of the alignment of existing legislation, policy, strategies, plans and regulatory frameworks in five key sectors with the National Climate Change Response Policy (NCCRP). The policy gap analysis shows the areas where alignment with identified NCCRP mitigation principles are lacking, and highlights priority areas to focus alignment efforts. The sectors considered are: Agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU); Energy; Industry; Transport and Waste. 
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Sustainability of Decentralised Renewable Energy Systems report
The purpose of the study was to stimulate the sustainable roll out of decentralised renewable energy system solutions to mitigate climate change and provide energy access where there is no mains electricity; the ultimate goal being to drive sustainable development by informing government policy and strategy on these issues.
 
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Facilitation of large-scale uptake of alternative transport fuels in South Africa – the case for Biogas
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has completed the study to facilitate the large-scale uptake of alternative transport fuels in South Africa – the case for biogas. The main objective of this study is to establish an understanding of the economic and practical potential for CBG as an alternative transport fuel and GHG mitigation measure. This could provide the basis for the further development of policies promoting biogas for transport and the emergence of a national CBG industry.
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Greenhouse Gas Improvement Programme
Greenhouse Gas Improvement Programmes (GHGIP) refers to a series of sector-specific projects aimed at improving the quality and accuracy of the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory.  The GHGIP is a result of a collaborative effort by the Department of Environmental Affairs working with other relevant agencies and industry sectors. A majority of projects are donor funded with clear objectives and targets primarily focusing on the improvement of estimation methodologies, activity data and development of country-specific emission factors.  The sectors covered in the GHGIP are the Energy Sector, Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU), Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use (AFOLU).
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A National Climate Change Monitoring and Evaluation system of the AFOLU Sector
The diverse nature of the AFOLU sector requires a robust monitoring system which will allow for the structured collection, collation and dissemination of information. AFOLU comprises a variety of sectors, ranging from agriculture to land use change. This study identifies the various mandates that are currently in place to collect AFOLU data.
 
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Current carbon stock estimation capability for South African commercial forest plantations
The South African forest plantation industry requires country-­specific carbon accounting/ estimation methods that are compatible with a wide range of existing local and/or regional forest plantation inventory and management systems. For this reason the Institute for Commercial Forestry Research (ICFR) was commissioned by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to conduct a scoping study to assess data availability for the development of local carbon estimation equations for all commercial plantation sites and species within the three major genera grown (i.e. pine, eucalypt and wattle), as well as the availability and access to grower activity data.
 
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Carbon Offset Standards and Methodologies Project Steering Committee

The National Terrestrial Carbon Sinks Assessment (NTCSA) for South Africa was primarily undertaken to improve our understanding of the distribution of carbon stocks and fluxes, equally important to identify landbased mitigation opportunities that can avoid or decrease emissions from the agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU) sector.

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Assessment of the potential to produce biochar and its application to South African soils as a mitigation measure

Biochar is gradually gaining interest globally as a climate change mitigation measure in the agriculture forestry and other land use (AFOLU) sector. It is produced in the absence of oxygen through a process called pyrolysis, mainly from biomass material. However, a host of other materials (feedstock) can be used. Several studies in different areas across the world have demonstrated that deploying biochar in soils results in benefits that include enhanced agricultural yield, a reduction in leaching of nutrients, a reduction in soil acidity, increased soil water retention and a reduction in fertilizer use and irrigation requirements.

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Multiple pathways to substainable development: Initial findings from Global South

The four national approaches to sustainable development reflect the particular experiences, circumstances, and priorities of the countries that adopted them. They are representative of the broad spectrum of sustainable development approaches that exist today.

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Integration of the Carbon Tax and Carbon Budgets in South Africa

This paper provides recommendations for combining the carbon budget with the carbon tax to support delivery of South Africa’s emissions reduction targets beyond 2020. While both the carbon tax and carbon budget approach have merits, economic theory would suggest that there could be risks associated with applying both instruments to the same emissions at the same time.

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Freight Shift from Road to Rail Report

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has recently completed a Mitigation Potential Analysis (MPA) for South Africa aimed at identifying priority mitigation measures which will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. One of the most favourable measures, taking both the extent of mitigation of emissions and the associated social and economic impacts in to consideration is the shift of freight from road to rail.

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South African National Terrestrial Carbon Sinks Assessment

The National Terrestrial Carbon Sinks Assessment (NTCSA) is a first of its kind for South Africa and was commissioned following a directive from the National Climate Change Response Policy (NCCRP). Given this, the aim was to assess the national carbon sinks in relation to afforestation, forest restoration, wetlands, agricultural practices and urban greening.

Research Synopsis Report      
The Long-Term Adaptation Flagship Research Programme (LTAS)

The Long-Term Adaptation Flagship Research Programme (LTAS) responds to the South African National Climate Change Response White Paper by undertaking climate change adaptation research and scenario planning for South Africa and the Southern African sub-region. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is leading the process in collaboration with technical research partner the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) as well as technical and financial assistance from the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

Phase 2 of the Long-Term Adaptation Flagship Research Programm include the following:

 

Adaptation Scenarios Factsheet Series

South Africa’s Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Potential Analysis
A greenhouse gas mitigation potential analysis has been conducted for South Africa. The analysis has identified and analysed mitigation options in key economic sectors. In the process, an updated projection of national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into the future has been developed, along with marginal abatement cost curves (MACCs) for key sectors and subsectors.  A socio-economic and environmental assessment of the identified mitigation options has also been conducted, leading to the development of national abatement pathways and an assessment of the wider macro-economic impacts of implementing a broad set of mitigation options.
 
The suite of reports that make up South Africa's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Mitigation Potential Analysis include the following:
Governance of climate change in South Africa [PDF- 670.61 kb]
Scoping of the approximate climate change adaptation costs in several key sectors for South Africa up to 2050 [PDF - 605 kb
Synthesis of climate finance literature report to the DBSA [PDF - 1.77 mb] 
Opportunities for and cost of mitigation in South African economy [PDF - 1.27 mb]
Environmental research and technologies in South Africa [PDF - 892.31 kb]
High level consultation with finance sector on climate change and funding mechanisms [PDF - 104 mb]
Financing climate change  [PDF - 723.71 kb]
Institutional funding mechanisms: case study review [PDF - 783.22 kb]
Green Economy

 

Report on the Implementation Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Environmental Governance in the Mining Sector

The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the relevance and effectiveness of the environmental governance legislation in mining and the implementation thereof in achieving its objective. The evaluation covers the period from the promulgation of the Minerals Act, 1991 (Act 50 of 1991) (the Minerals Act) up to the legislation in place as of March 2014. Given that amendments to the legislation were implemented on 8 December 2014, a post-script has been appended to the evaluation that details the context of these amendments and how they relate to the analysis and recommendations raised as part of this evaluation.

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The Green Economy Modelling Report of South Africa: A focus on Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Transport and Energy sectors

The present study was undertaken at the request of South’s Africa Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. It presents a modelling exercise that compares a scenario of investments directed to “business-as-usual” (BAU) with scenarios of investments allocated to four critical sectors for a transition to a green economy in South Africa, namely: natural resource management, agriculture, transport and energy. 

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Biodiversity and Conservation Research
The high-level panel of experts for the review of policies, legislation and practices on matters of elephant, lion, leopard and rhinoceros management, breeding, hunting, trade and handling

This report is, by and large, a consensus report of the High-Level Panel of Experts for the Review of Policies, Legislation and Practices on Matters of Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhinoceros Management, Breeding, Hunting, Trade and Handling (‘the HLP’) – as reflected in the set of goals and recommendations framed within Chapter Nine. There are however some areas in relation to the HLP’s identified goals and recommendations where it was not possible to reach full consensus. In such cases, the report reflects these as majority and minority views as provided for in the HLP’s Charter.

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South Africa works towards eradicating introduced house mice from sub-Antarctic Marion Island: the largest island yet attempted for mice

House mice (Mus musculus) were introduced to South Africa’s sub-Antarctic Marion Island, the larger of the two Prince Edward Islands, by sealers in the early 19th century. Over the last two centuries they have greatly reduced the abundance of native invertebrates. Domestic cats (Felis catus) taken to the island in 1948 to control mice at the South African weather station soon turned feral, killing large numbers of breeding seabirds.

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National Biodiversity Research Development and Evidence Startegy 2015 - 2025

This document sets out the strategy for biodiversity research and evidence between 2015 and 2025. It broadly describes the needs for evidence to support achievement of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) and other policy priorities. This strategy document is accompanied by an annual implementation plan, which details what evidence is needed in the short to medium term to inform policy decision-making, and the medium to long-term evidence that provides the foundational knowledge for the sector.

» Strategy document 2015 - 2025  [PDF]
» Annual implementation plan 2016 - 2017 [PDF]

 

Overview of current approaches and practices of South African businesses to the mainstreaming of biodiversity - A Preliminary Baseline Assessment

The National Biodiversity and Business Network (NBBN) was created to support the mainstreaming of biodiversity into business in South Africa. In order to better understand the current status quo in South Africa, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) in collaboration with the NBBN decided to conduct this preliminary baseline assessment with the aim of assessing current approaches and practices of South African businesses to mainstream biodiversity.

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Regional Environmental and Social Assessment (RESA) of Coal Based Energy Projects along Botswana-South Africa Border: Phase 1 and TOR

The Government of the Republic of Botswana and the Government of the Republic of South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to carry out a Regional Environmental and Social Assessment (RESA), with support from the World Bank, to examine the cumulative environmental and socio-economic impacts of all the planned and existing energy sector investments on both sides of the border between Botswana and South Africa. In order to define the scope of work for a detailed RESA Study, an initial assessment was made which is included in the Phase-1 Report of the RESA hereby attached.

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A study on the dehorning of the African rhinoceroses as a tool to reduce the risk of poaching

This report is the product of the study on rhino dehorning and was conducted on behalf of DFFE by the Endangered Wildlife Trust. The aim of the report is to provide clarity on the impacts and efficacy of dehorning and to identify the circumstances under which the intervention is most likely to be effective at reducing poaching.

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Working for Water priority needs in the field of research include: (a) the need to convince all the relevant people within WfW and its parent departments of the essential nature of the programme’s research effort; (b) the urgent need to secure a sound institutional base for, and to massively increase the human capacity for the research effort that will be necessary if WfW is to have any hope of achieving its long-term objectives among others. 

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Oceans and Coastal Research

 

The oceans and coasts  annual science report: report no. 20 of 2020

The oceans and coasts annual science report, 2020, previously known as the state of the oceans and coasts around South Africa report card covers environmental monitoring results and research highlights achieved during the 2020 calendar year. Also presented are various tools and technologies that have been developed or utilised in support of the science programmes. A summary of the findings, with some perspectives, is provided for decision and policy makers, as well as a list of research outputs for 2020.

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The state of the oceans and coasts around South Africa - annual science report: report no. 19 of 2019

South Africa’s oceans and coasts annual science report, 2019, presents results of research and monitoring conducted by the department on a number of physical, biological and chemical aspects of oceans and coasts (including estuaries) around South Africa, in the southern ocean, or other parts of the African ocean regions. As in the annual science report for 2018, this report has a section dedicated to monitoring programmes with summary updates for the last calendar year, and a section for research highlights, presenting summaries of research that has been published or presented at symposia during 2019.

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The state of the oceans and coasts around South Africa - annual science report: report no. 18 of 2018

The body of this report is made up of 22 contributions. Each separate contribution is termed a “report card” and the prefix “R” is used when referring to them by number below. Ten of the report cards are listed under the heading “monitoring programmes” and 11 under “research highlights”. Under each of these main headings there is a distinct subsection, presenting findings of the Southern Benguela Integrated Ecosystem Programme and the Second International Indian Ocean Expedition, respectively (four report cards each). The last report card is a single contribution against the heading “Research support”.

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The state of the oceans and coasts around South Africa - annual science report: report no. 17 of 2017

This is the 17th issue covering some of the environmental monitoring activities and research results obtained during the 2017/2018 financial year. It describes scientific observations in the marine environment, from the inshore to the offshore and from the ocean surface to the ocean floor within South Africa’s exclusive economic zone.

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The state of the oceans and coasts around South Africa - annual science report: report no. 16 of 2016

In this report, the department provides updated information on the status of some parameters for South Africa’s oceans and coasts, ranging from chemical and physical properties to biological assessments. These have been selected as potentially useful indicators of the change, health and management of South Africa’s marine ecosystems. The format of this report is aimed at providing a brief overview of the research and monitoring undertaken within the department.

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The state of the oceans and coasts around South Africa - annual science report: report no. 15 of 2015

In this report card, DFFE provides brief synopses of some results of monitoring a suite of variables that range from physical and chemical ocean properties to plankton and other biological attributes, which have been chosen as potentially useful indicators of change, health and management of South Africa’s marine and coastal systems.

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The state of the oceans and coasts around South Africa - annual science report: report no. 14 of 2014 

In this report, aspects of this monitoring and research are briefly elaborated upon. The report considers some features of the physical and chemical oceanography of South Africa’s marine environment and then the plankton of its oceans, which form the basis of the marine food webs.

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South African Water Quality Guidelines for Coastal Marine Waters: Volume 2 - guidelines for recreational use

This document contains the revised guidelines for recreational waters of South Africa's coastal marine environment, which addresses some of the shortcomings of the previous version (DWAF, 1995). The aim is to provide managers and governing authorities with the background and guidance to define target ranges for recreational waters, as well as to provide guidance on the implementation thereof....

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Antarctica and Southern Ocean Islands

South Africa’s involvement in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean Islands dates back to the earliest voyages of discovery, due to the then Cape of Good Hope’s position as a stop-over for explorers, whalers and sealers (people hunting whales and seals). Post-graduate thesis have been produced from research on Marion Island, and South Africa has been operating a weather station on Gough Island since 1956. The country has also  launched the new research and supply vessel, SA Agulhas II and was dedicated to the late Singer Miriam Makeba.

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Fisheries Research Reports and Research Projects
 
Feasibility studies
2020
Abalone {PDF - 2.95 mb]
African sharptooth catfish [PDF - 4.16 mb]
Marine finfish (dusky kob and Atlantic salmon) aquaculture [PDF - 4.99 mb]
Financial models

Atlantic salmon 2000t RAS Hatchery and RAS grow-out [Xlsx - 1.22 mb]

Atlantic salmon 2000t RAS Hatchery and RAS grow-out [Xlsx - 1.33 mb]

Dusky kob 500t RAS hatchery and cage [Xlsx - 2.64 mb]

Dusky kob 500t RAS hatchery and ponds [Xlsx - 918.05 kb]

Dusky kob 500t full RAS system [Xlsx - 958.99 kb]

Marron Crayfish [PDF - 1.80 mb]
Nile and Mozambique tilapia [PDF - 4.53 mb]
Freshwater and marine ornamental fish [PDF - 3.15 mb]
Oysters and mussels aquaculture [PDF - 4.47 mb]
Financial models

Mussels rafts 80tpa [Xlsx -2.58 mb]

Mussels rafts 500tpa [Xlsx - 2.63 mb]
Pacific oyster 70tpa longlines [Xlsx - 2.07 mb]
Pacific oyster 200tpa longlines [Xlsx - 2.1 mb]

Rainbow trout

  • Economic analysis model

 

Research projects
Forestry Research
 
Addressing Specific Elements of REDD+ in South Africa​ - Component 1
 

South Africa has taken a progressive approach in its response to climate change. Following early ratification of the Kyoto Protocol, the country published a National Climate Change Response Strategy (NCCRP) (DFFE 2011) and has gradually developed a substantial foundation on which to base future policy and measures. A particular opportunity that has been identified is the implementation of a national programme aimed at reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+).

» download report [PDF - 4.31 mb]
Addressing Specific Elements of REDD+ in South Africa​ - Component 2

Climate change has been identified as a clear threat to South Africa, and the country has decided to address it in a proactive and progressive manner. Following early publication of a National Climate Change Response Policy (NCCRP) (DFFE 2011), a substantial foundation on which to base future policy and measures has been developed.
A particular opportunity that has been identified is the implementation of a national programme aimed at reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+).

» download report [PDF - 4.53 mb]
Addressing Specific Elements of REDD+ in South Africa​ - Component 3

South Africa has taken a progressive approach in its response to climate change. Following early ratification of the Kyoto Protocol, the Country published a National Climate Change Response White Paper in 2011 (DFFE 2011) and has gradually developed a substantial foundation on which to base future policy and measures. A particular opportunity that has been identified is the implementation of a national programme aimed at reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+).

» download report [PDF - 5.65 mb]
Woodlands and indigenous forest management
Small scale forestry

Forestry regulation and oversight

 

Commercial forestry

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