National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)Chapter 1 : Interpretation, Objectives and Application of Act3. State's trusteeship of biological diversity |
In fulfilling the rights contained in section 24 of the Constitution, the state through its organs that implement legislation applicable to biodiversity, must—
| (a) | manage, conserve and sustain South Africa’s biodiversity and its components and genetic resources; and |
| (b) | implement this Act to achieve the progressive realisation of those rights. |