National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)Chapter 3 : Biodiversity Planning and MonitoringPart 1 : Biodiversity planning39. 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; |
| (ii) | the national environmental management principles; and |
| (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. |