1 Department of Environmental Affairs 2016/17 Annual Performance ReportDEA 2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATION PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

2 PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION

3 PROGRAMME 1 : ADMINISTRATIONStrategic Objective: Equitable and sound corporate governance Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Percentage compliance with key legislation and corporate governance requirements 100 % compliance (as per schedule) 100% compliance with key legislative / policy requirements as per annual schedule for 2016/2017: •DEA Annual Performance Plan for 2017/18 tabled in Parliament on time •DEA Monthly financial management reports submitted to National Treasury •Performance Agreement of the Director-General finalised and submitted to Presidency (DPME) and the Office of the Public Service Commission on time •All DEA ENE Quarterly reports submitted to National Treasury on time •All DEA Quarterly performance progress reports to DPME on time (Preliminary and final reports) •DEA 2015/16 Annual report tabled in Parliament on the 18th November 2016 (within the requested extension date) External audit opinion Unqualified audit opinion without any matter Unqualified audit report on 2015/2016 performance information received from Auditor-General. Percentage expenditure 98% 99% (6  / ) Percentage of expenditure on affirmative procurement 65% 86% ( / ) Strategic Objective: Value focused funding and resourcing (leveraged public and private sector investments) Financial value of resources raised from international donors to support SA and African environment programmes US$ 20 million Total Resources Mobilised USD GEF (USD 11.9 million; GCF = USD million). Number of investor projects funded 1 project in the TFCA investment catalogue funded 1 project in the Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) investment catalogue funded. The (Orange River Canoe Trails in the /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park) has secured an investor = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

4 PROGRAMME 1 : ADMINISTRATIONStrategic Objective: Adequate and appropriately skilled, transformed and diverse workforce Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Percentage vacancy rate 9.5% 4.5% (82 vacant posts out of a structure of 1824 posts) Number of Human Resource Development (HRD) interventions implemented 3 Interventions implemented: (100 Interns recruited, 70 bursaries issued; 85% of WSP implemented) 3 Interventions implemented as follows: •Workplace Skill Plan : 87% of the plan implemented (985/1138 X 100) •146 interns appointed •30 full-time and 55 part-time bursaries awarded Percentage compliance to the Employment Equity targets 50% Women 56% (962/1 733) 50% Women in SMS 43% (75/174 * 100) Challenges: There were limited vacancies at SMS level to enable achievement of planned annual target of 50% women in Senior Management positions Corrective measures: DEA will continue to fill new available SMS vacancies with female candidates 90% Blacks 91% (1583/1733) 2% People with disabilities 2.9% ( 50/1733) Strategic Objective: Secure, harmonious, and conducive working environment Average number of days taken to resolve disciplinary cases 90 days: Misconduct cases 23 misconduct cases finalised (1 300 days / 23 finalised cases) = 57 average days 30 days: Grievance cases 72 grievance cases finalised (1588 days / 72 finalised cases) = 22 average days = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

5 PROGRAMME 1 : ADMINISTRATIONStrategic Objective: Secure, harmonious, and conducive working environment (continued) Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Percentage implementation of security risk Assessment recommendations 100% of security risk assessment recommendations 85% (11/13) of security risk assessment recommendations implemented Challenges: The outstanding risk recommendations are fully depended on the private party Corrective measures: DEA Management has engaged the third party and its shareholders on the issues for a resolution Strategic Objective: Efficient and Effective Information Technology systems Number of Master System Plan (MSP) Initiatives 4 Master System Plan (MSP) initiatives implemented 3 of the 4 Master System Plan (MSP) projects have been fully implemented as planned and 1 project was partially implemented Challenges: Financial constraints resulted in the need to reprioritise some of the MSP projects and planned milestones to the next financial year. Corrective measures: Prioritisation and implementation of delayed MSP projects will be undertaken in 2017/18 Strategic Objective: Improved profile, support and capacity for the environment sector Number of media statements/speeches issued and opinion pieces published 140 statements/ speeches issued 131 statements / speeches issued (109 statements and 22 speeches) Challenges: Media statements and speeches prepared and issued are demand based (e.g. based on events held and topical stories in the media requiring a response). The planned annual target was estimated based on past factors and limited number of events were hosted in 2016/17 as part of a consolidation approach to save costs. 8 opinion pieces published 8 opinion published Number events including Ministerial Public Participation Programme (PPP) hosted 8 Public Participation events hosted 19 departmental events facilitated. Number of publications produced and distributed 4 stakeholder publications 4 editions of stakeholder publications produced ( Environment Quarterly) = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

6 PROGRAMME 1 : ADMINISTRATIONStrategic Objective: Improved profile, support and capacity for the environment sector Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Number of environmental awareness activities conducted (Learnership, CAPS training and campaigns) 100 teachers trained 156 teachers trained 100 unemployed youths recruited and learnership programme implemented 100 learnership recruited and learnership programme Implemented 3 Environmental awareness campaign implemented 3 awareness campaigns were conducted: • Rhino awareness • Waste Management awareness • Climate Change awareness Number of SETA sector skills plans with environmental focus Environment priorities incorporated in 3 Sector Skill Plans Environmental priorities evaluated and incorporated in 3 sector skills plans: • Education, training and development practices (ETDP) • Safety and Security Sector Education and training Authority (SASSETA) • Whole Sale & Retail – Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) Number of Integrated Environmental Management (IEM) training session conducted per annum 16 IEM training sessions conducted 16 Integrated Environmental Management (IEM) Training sessions conducted Number of municipal officials/ councillors trained on waste management (200) 200 346 municipal officials/councillors were trained on waste management = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

7 PROGRAMME 1 : ADMINISTRATIONStrategic Objective: Effective partnership, cooperative Governance and Local Government support Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Percentage implementation of the Local government support strategy 100% annual action plan implemented 94% (15/16) were implemented and 6% (1/16) is partially achieved Challenges: Implementation of delayed interventions required multiple stakeholder coordination and cooperation. High level of stakeholder dependency resulted in delays. Corrective measures: Delayed interventions will be prioritised and carried out in 2017/18. Strategic Objective: Strengthened knowledge, science and policy interface Environmental sector evidence- policy interface system in place 8 change strategy advocacy workshops conducted (Phase 1) 15 change strategy advocacy workshops conducted Number of environmental sustainability research projects commissioned 1 environmental sustainability policy research project commissioned 3 environmental sustainability policy research projects were commissioned and research reports compiled: • Green economy and environmental sustainability • Food security • Local government and green economy Strategic Objective: Effective knowledge and information management for the sector Number of environmental information and knowledge management tools developed and Design of the web-based platform of the climate change M&E system finalised Design of the Climate Change Monitoring and Evaluation web-based platform finalised 4 Spatial tools developed: General pre-screening tool finalised Development of main components of the pre-screening tool Finalised Geo Portal finalised Geo Portal is operational on temporary server at SITA and will be opened up for general access once the new servers are deployed Sector specific pre-screening application developed Sector specific screening tool developed SA National Environmental Information Meta-Database Phase 2 – SAEON MoU signed SA National Environmental Information Meta- Database Phase 2 – SAEON MoU signed = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

8 PROGRAMME 1 : ADMINISTRATIONStrategic Objective: Enhanced international cooperation supportive of SA environmental /sustainable development priorities Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Number of South Africa’s International Environment and Sustainable Development negotiating positions developed and approved 10 positions approved: 2 Climate change (UNFCCC; IPCC) 10 positions approved and approved as follows: 2 Climate change Positions (UNFCCC; IPCC) 6 Biodiversity (CITES COP 17, CBD COP 13, CPB COP-MOB 8, Nagoya COP- MOB 2, IPBES 5, WHC 40) 6 biodiversity and conservation positions (CITES COP 17, CBD COP 13, CPB COP-MOB 8, Nagoya COP- MOB 2, IPBES 5, WHC 40) 1 Chemicals/ Waste Management (Montreal Meeting of the Parties) 1 position paper for 28th Montreal Meeting of the Parties 1 High Level Political Forum Position on sustainable development (HLPF) 1 High Level Political Forum (HLPF) position paper Mandatory international reports prepared and submitted within timeframe Third National Communication(TNC) finalised Third National Communication finalised 2 National reports submitted to DIRCO/ Secretariat: CITES TFCA 2 National reports submitted to Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) - CITES and TFCA Report 2015/16 NEMA S26 report tabled in Parliament NEMA 26 Report finalised and tabled in Parliament = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

9 OVERALL SUMMARY OF PROGRAMME 1 PERFORMANCE% Achieved % Partially Achieved % Off Target % Exceeded 88% (36/41) 12% (5/41) - 42% (15/36)

10 PROGRAMME 2: LEGAL AUTHORISATIONS, COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

11 PROGRAMME 2: LEGAL AURTHORISATIONS COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENTStrategic Objective: Improved compliance with environmental legislation Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Percentage of administrative enforcement actions resulting in compliance 70% 75.47% (184/246) of administrative enforcement actions issued resulted in compliance Number of administrative enforcement notices issued for noncompliance with environmental legislation 220 244 administrative enforcement notices issued for noncompliance with environmental legislation Number of criminal cases finalised and dockets handed over to the NPA 32 40 criminal cases finalised and dockets handed over to the National Prosecution Authority( NPA) Number of environmental authorisations inspected for compliance 145 190 environmental authorisations inspected for compliance  Number of joint compliance and enforcement operations conducted 22 33 joint compliance and enforcement operations conducted Number of officials trained in environmental compliance and enforcement 300 855 officials trained in environmental compliance and enforcement Number of interventions developed and implemented in support of the integrated strategic management of Rhino populations Integrated rhino management strategy developed Integrated Rhino Management Strategy developed = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

12 PROGRAMME 2: LEGAL AURTHORISATIONS COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENTStrategic Objective: Coherent and aligned multi-sector regulatory system & decision support across government (as reflected in the Policy Initiatives on the Strat Plan) Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Number of interventions for streamlining environmental authorisation/management developed 3 interventions: Dangerous goods standard gazetted for implementation The Dangerous goods standards have not been gazetted for implementation. The standards gazetted for public participation/comments on 5 August The public comments have been received , reviewed and a consolidated document of comments was developed Challenges: Based on the comments received, the indication is that stakeholders are not supportive of the standards. These input/feedback has delayed the process of finalising the standards and publishing them for implementation Corrective measures: DEA will reconsider the dangerous goods standard since there is no consensus on their publication for implementation Minimum environmental requirements for the preparation of SDFs (Spacial Developmet Frameworks) for incorporation into SPLUMA finalised The minimum requirements were not finalised. A service provider for the development of the minimum environmental requirements has been appointed ,contracting finalised and an inception meeting for the work was held Challenges: The project started late due to the need for additional consultation on the Terms of Reference for the project and to facilitate the process of part funding from SANBI Corrective measures: The project will be prioritised and fast-tracked in 2017/18 to ensure completion of the deliverables Strategic Assessment for SIP 10 gazetted for implementation (Electricity Grid Infrastructure) Notice to publish Strategic Assessment for SIP 10 for comments (Electricity Grid Infrastructure) has been signed Challenges: The corridors could only be gazetted in April 2017 as it was reliant on amendments to the EIA Regulations to be gazetted for implementation first. The latter process was delayed resulting in consequential delays on these project. = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

13 PROGRAMME 2: LEGAL AURTHORISATIONS COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENTStrategic Objective: Coherent and aligned multi-sector regulatory system & decision support across government (as reflected in the Policy Initiatives on the Strat Plan) Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Number of environmental sustainability policies reviewed Environmental sustainability policy action plan approved = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

14 OVERALL SUMMARY OF PROGRAMME 2 PERFORMANCE% Achieved % Partially Achieved % Off Target % Exceeded 73% (8/11) 18% (2/11) 9% (1/11) 75% (6/8)

15 PROGRAMME 3: OCEANS AND COASTS

16 PROGRAMME 3 : OCEANS AND COASTSStrategic Objective: Threats to environmental quality and integrity managed Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis National Coastal Management Programme interventions implemented Draft Assessment report on the coast developed Draft Assessment report on the coast has been developed National guideline for coastal management lines finalised National guideline for coastal management Lines has been finalised Ocean and coastal management strategies and plans developed and implemented Evidence for development of water quality guidelines for 3 end user categories complied (natural environment, aquaculture and industrial use) A report on the evidence gathered on the applicability of existing industrial use guidelines has been compiled. - A consolidated final report on the SA Water Quality Guidelines for Natural Environmental, Aquaculture and Industrial Use (all incorporated into 1 report) has been compiled Phase 2 (of 4) of Antarctic Strategy finalised Phase 2 (of 4) of Antarctic strategy finalized National Framework on Spatial Planning finalised for Cabinet approval   Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) Framework and draft gazette notice for implementation finalised for Cabinet approval = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

17 PROGRAMME 3 : OCEANS AND COASTSStrategic Objective: Strengthened knowledge, science and policy interface Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Marine top predator Population estimates and ecological studies undertaken (including climate change) Population estimates of 10 mainland seabird breeding species (per annum), plus one Antarctic seabird species Population estimates for 12 mainland seabird and one Antarctic seabird species (Gentoo penguin). 100% of seal pup counts completed 1 top predator ecological study conducted (turtles) 1 top predator (Turtle ecology) ecological study conducted and report finalised Ocean and coast research, survey and monitoring projects undertaken Preliminary data report produced from Quarter 3 IEP cruise; Data collection during Quarter 4 IEP cruise; Annual Plankton Monitoring Report Plankton Monitoring Report for 2016/17 year compiled Inventory of available data and information Criteria for MPA effectiveness researched. Criteria discussed at the MPA Forum in October 2016 focusing on objectives and goals to inform the inventory of available data and information to facilitate inputs of other scientists. Report on MPA forum on discussing the effectiveness of MPA compiled 3 Survey of priority habitat conducted 3 priority habitats were surveyed in 2016/17 •De Hoop •Plettenberg •Cape Canyon = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

18 PROGRAMME 3 : OCEANS AND COASTSStrategic Objective: Strengthened knowledge, science and policy interface (continued) Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Ocean and coast research, survey and monitoring projects undertaken 3 Moorings deployed along SAMBA (South West Coast Atlantic) Oceanographic Observation Line Preparation of deployment of moorings undertaken but the 5 moorings not yet deployed as at 31st March 2017. Comments: The batteries for the Moorings could not be procured using the internal SCM system because there is only one supplier (agent) in South Africa, and the Department has not received approval to use sole-service provider or single-source provider. Corrective measures: Deployment to be undertaken in the first week of April 2017 along SAMBA (South West Coast Atlantic Oceanographic Observation Line) 2 Moorings deployed along ASCA (South East Coast Indian) Oceanographic Observation Line 3 Moorings designated for South West Coast Atlantic (SAMBA) were deployed along ASCA (South East Coast Indian) Oceanographic Observation Line South African implementation plan for undertaking IIOE2 (International Indian Ocean Expedition) cruises finalised South African implementation plan for undertaking IIOE 2 has been finalized National Pollution Laboratory report on state of water quality on identified site in Eastern Cape coastal area produced Pollution samples were taken and a National Pollution Laboratory report on state of water quality on identified site in Eastern Cape coastal area produced Number of peer reviewed scientific publications(including theses and research policy reports) 20 peer-reviewed scientific publications 21 scientific publications peer reviewed Number of relief voyages to remote stations (Antarctica and Islands) undertaken 3 relief voyages undertaken All the 3 relief voyages were successfully undertaken (Marion islands, Gough, SANAE Voyage) = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

19 PROGRAMME 3 : OCEANS AND COASTSStrategic Objective: Ecosystems conserved, managed and sustainably used Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Number of Estuary Management Plans developed 3 EMPs developed 3 draft Estuarine Management Plans were developed; • Swartlentjies; • Buffels River; • Richards Bay Percentage of Exclusive Economic Zone under Marine Protected Areas 21 Draft MPA Regulations finalised (for gazetting) 21 draft regulations for MPA were compiled and gazetted for public comment in February Further stakeholder engagement undertaken to finalise the regulations as follows: • Engagement with key National Departments and other Entities: (DMR, PASA, DAFF,DOT) Robben Island Museum • Stakeholders around MPAs (Aliwal Shoal and ISimangaliso) in order to discuss draft management plans A report consolidating stakeholder inputs/comments to incorporate into management plans and final regulations has been prepared Strategic Objective: Enhanced sector monitoring and evaluation State of Environment report on Oceans and Coasts published Annual report card on key Ocean and coasts indicators compiled Annual Ocean and coasts Report Card for 2016 year has been compiled Oceans and Coasts’ Monitoring and evaluation programme developed and implemented National Oceans and Coasts Water Quality Monitoring Programme implemented in 3 priority areas Marine Water Quality Report produced of the 3 priority areas identified in the Eastern Cape = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

20 OVERALL SUMMARY OF PROGRAMME 3 PERFORMANCE% Achieved % Partially Achieved % Off Target % Exceeded 90% (19/21) 10% (2/21) - 20% (3/20)

21 PROGRAMME 4: CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR QUALITY

22 PROGRAMME 4 : CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR QUALITYStrategic Objective: Coherent and aligned multi-sector regulatory system & decision support across government (as reflected in the Policy Initiatives on the Strategic Plan) Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Climate Change Regulatory Framework and tools developed and Implemented Stakeholder Consultation on legal options for a climate change regulatory framework conducted Draft climate Change regulatory framework which included legal options on the regulation of climate change was developed and consulted with key stakeholders Strategic Objective: Threats to environmental quality and integrity managed National Framework for Climate Services developed and implemented Annual plan for National Framework for Climate Services implemented for 4 key climate sensitive sectors 5 Climate services products developed for the following climate sensitive sectors: •Agriculture •Disaster Risk Reduction •Energy •Water •Health Provincial and Local Government Climate Change Adaptation Programme developed and implemented Lets’ Respond Toolkit rolled out in 40 Municipalities (annual project plan) Lets’ Respond Toolkit rolled out in 56 Municipalities and Annual report on the implementation of the “Lets respond toolkit” compiled Resilient Cities Programme implemented (annual plan) Resilient Cities Annual Programme has been implemented. • Resilient Cities Workshop conducted in EThekwini, June 2016. • Concept note for GCF consideration has been developed under Cities Resilience Forum. • CRF meeting was held on October 2016 in Buffalo City. 3 Provincial Climate change adaptation response strategies/ plans developed 3 Provincial Climate Change response Strategies have been developed: • Gauteng, • Northern Cape and • Free State  = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

23 PROGRAMME 4 : CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR QUALITYStrategic Objective: Threats to environmental quality and integrity managed Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Number of sector Mitigation potential and impact studies conducted Phase 2 National Carbon Sinks Atlas finalised (Detailing of the National Carbon Sink Atlas) Phase 2 National Carbon Sinks Atlas has been finalised Mitigation potential analysis updated Number of Climate Change Response Policy interventions implemented 4 Interventions implemented: Design and approach phase 2 DEROs and Carbon Budgets (2021 – 2025 & 2026 – 2030) finalised SA Mitigation System Final Report which includes the Design and approach phase 2 DEROs and Carbon Budgets (2021 – 2025 & 2026 – 2030); has been finalised Inception report for the analysis of projected national greenhouse gas emissions pathways produced 4 quarterly Green Fund implementation reports prepared (Green Fund implementation/ coordination) 4 quarterly Green Fund implementation reports prepared = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

24 PROGRAMME 4 : CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR QUALITYStrategic Objective: Negative impacts on health and wellbeing minimised Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Number of sector adaptation plans finalised and implemented Annual plans of 5 Climate Change Adaptation Sector plans implemented: Agriculture Water Health Rural Settlement Biodiversity Annual plans for 5 Climate Change Adaptation Sector plans have been implemented and annual report compiled • Agriculture • Water • Health • Rural Settlement • Biodiversity Provincial Climate Change Risk Analysis and Adaptation studies conducted Climate Change Risk Analysis for 2 provinces conducted Climate Risk analysis for 3 provinces (KZN, Eastern Cape and Western Cape) conducted. National Air Quality Indicator 1.25 National air quality indicator: 0.92 Number of air quality monitoring stations reporting to SAAQIS 115 government owned air quality monitoring stations reporting to SAAQIS 145 stations (116 government-owned and 29 private owned) are reporting to SAAQIS. Percentage of facilities with Atmospheric Emission Licenses reporting to the National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory System (NAEIS) 65% of facilities with AELs reporting to the NAEIS 73% (761 of 1038) registered facilities with AELs reporting to the NAEIS by 31st March 2017. = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

25 PROGRAMME 4 : CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR QUALITYStrategic Objective: Negative impacts on health and wellbeing minimised (continued) Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Number of air quality management plans implemented Annual plans of 3 Priority Area AQMPs implemented (Highveld, Vaal Triangle Air shed & Waterberg-Bojanala) Annual plans of 3 Priority Area AQMPs implemented and annual report produced. • Implementation Task Team meetings were held in all priority areas • Priority Area Annual Implementation Plans developed and implemented Strategic Objective: Enhanced sector monitoring and evaluation Framework for reporting on greenhouse gas emissions by industry developed and reports compiled 2nd Annual Climate Change Monitoring and Evaluation reports published 2nd climate change M&E report finalised but not yet published Challenges: The process for collection of data took longer than anticipated as it involved a number of stakeholders and delayed the compilation of the document Corrective Measures: The document is being prepared for publishing. The document is scheduled to be published in June 2017. 2000 – 2012 GHG Inventory finalised 2000 – 2012 Green House Gas (GHG) inventory First Order has been finalised. = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

26 OVERALL SUMMARY OF PROGRAMME 4 PERFORMANCE% Achieved % Partially Achieved % Off Target % Exceeded 94% (17/18) 6% (1/18) - 35% (6/17)

27 PROGRAMME 5: BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION

28 PROGRAMME 5 : BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATIONStrategic Objective: Coherent and aligned multi-sector regulatory system & decision support across government (as reflected in the Policy Initiatives on the Strategic Plan) Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Number of legislative tools to ensure conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity developed and implemented 4 tools developed and implemented: Implementation plan for the revised TOPS regulations finalised Implementation plan for the revised Threatened or Protected Species (TOPS) regulations finalised The draft BMP for the Cape Mountain Zebra published for public participation Draft Biodiversity Management Plans (BMP) for Cape Mountain Zebra gazetted for public participation on 02 December 2016 and the extension of the public participation period approved and published on 03 March 2017 BMP for one ecosystem published for implementation Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) for 1 ecosystem not yet published for implementation Challenges: During the vetting process, DEA Legal Services and Law Reform unit advised that the development of the BMP-E was not consistent with the Norms and Standards for BMP-Es Corrective measures: Engagements with the City of Tshwane as the identified lead implementer held to address the inconsistencies with Norms and Standards. City of Tshwane has agreed to finalise the development of the BMP-E in accordance with the Norms and Standards requirements. National Biodiversity Offsets Policy approved = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

29 PROGRAMME 5 : BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATIONStrategic Objective: Ecosystems conserved, managed and sustainably used Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Percentage of land under conservation 12.2% ( ha / ha) 12.51% of land under conservation ( ha / ha). 0.7% ( / ) of land added to the conservation estate. Percentage of area of state managed protected areas assessed with a METT score above 67% 88% of area of state managed protected areas assessed with a METT score above 67% 2015/16 Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT) data analysed. 72% assessed with a METT score above 67% Challenges: The assessment tool used in 2016/17 was reviewed and improved /strengthened and this resulted in the planned target being partially achieved. The revised tool has an increased number of 70 indicators from the initial 33 (including new indicators on areas on cultural heritage and community development). Corrective measures: The revised tool has improved the reliability and quality of the METT score. The current performance level of 72% will inform a more realistic future target. The implementation of interventions by Management Authorities will be intensified to improve the METT score going forward. Number of biodiversity stewardship sites established 1 Stewardship site established Stewardship site not yet established. The private land owner’s organisation requested an opportunity to re-consider the options relating to the establishment of the Nuwejaars Protected Environment. (Stewardship is a voluntary process and therefore the private owners must agree to proceed). The private land owner’s organisation only confirmed stewardship as preferred option after consideration of a comparison table and various engagements later in the financial year. Challenges: Establishing a stewardship is a voluntary process. Private land owners must therefore agree to the approach. The landowners requested a comparison report between the biodiversity stewardship process and NEMPAA requirements, as well as a letter of confirming the commitment and support of DEA and SANParks in establishing their land as a Protected Environment Corrective measures: A comparison table indicating the biodiversity stewardship process to declare Nuwejaars as a Protected Environment was sent to the landowners. A letter indicating DEA and SANParks’ commitment has been drafted and sent to the Nuwejaars private land owners. = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

30 PROGRAMME 5 : BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATIONStrategic Objective: Ecosystems conserved, managed and sustainably used Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Number of interventions to ensure conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity developed and implemented 2 tools: One potential Mining exclusion area identified Three potential mining exclusion areas (Chrissiesmeer, Wakkerstroom and Steenkampsberg) identified in Mpumalanga Province. NAP to combat land degradation approved National Action Programme (NAP) to combat land degradation approved Strategic Objective: Improved access, fair and equitable sharing of benefits Number of community Based interventions to promote access to natural resources 1 Project implemented (from Bushbuckridge Master Plan) (Annual plan) 1 project implemented (from BBR master plan as per annual plan) Bush-buckridge Green Economy Business Incubator implemented through annual SMMEs indaba, SMMEs & buyers database, rural enterprise development toolkit People and Parks programme effectively promoted and implemented Annual plan for People and Parks resolutions implemented Annual plan for the 6th People and Parks resolutions implemented Number of benefit sharing agreements concluded and approved 5 Benefit sharing agreements approved 12 Benefit Sharing Agreements concluded. 1 agreement between Mokhuti Herbs International and the Tlou le Tau Traditional Council approved. 11 Agreements still to be approved. These include one Benefit sharing agreement between B&S Biopharm and the Wupperthal community and 10 Benefit Sharing Agreements between Ecoproducts and the following communities: Muswodi Dipeni, Mukovhawabale, Zwigodini, Matatani, Tshipise, Tshikuyu, Tshokotshoko, Bileni, Dambale and Mapakoni Challenges: There were delays as a result of additional information required which had to be requested from the applicants during the legal vetting process Corrective measures: The Department’s Legal services Unit will finalise vetting process of the agreements and the outstanding benefiting sharing agreements will be finalised early in 2017/18 = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

31 PROGRAMME 5 : BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATIONStrategic Objective: Improved access, fair and equitable sharing of benefits (continued) Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Number of natural resource based enterprises established in support of wildlife economy vision 2024 10 sustainable natural resource based enterprises established 19 natural resource based enterprises established (16 supported with game donation and 3 with business plan implementation). Strategic Objective: Strengthened Knowledge, Science Policy Interface Number of interventions aimed at advancing the biodiversity science policy interface Two Interventions: Research and The Science Policy Interface Report Research Science policy interface Report developed 1 science/policy brief compiled 1 science policy brief on Natural Capital developed = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

32 OVERALL SUMMARY OF PROGRAMME 5 PERFORMANCE% Achieved % Partially Achieved % Off Target % Exceeded 73% (11/15) 13% (2/15) 18% (2/11)

33 PROGRAMME 6: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

34 PROGRAMME 6: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMESStrategic Objective: Improved socio-economic benefits Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Number of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) created 38 367 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) created Challenges: Late start of some projects resulted in non-achievement of the planned target Corrective measures: Project implementation will continue in the 2017/18 financial year Number of Work Opportunities created (Women- 55%; Youth – 65% & People with Disabilities – 2%) Work opportunities created Women – 54.46% (53 677/98 566*100) Youth – 63.31% (62 407/98 566*100) PWD – 5.22% (5 142/98 566*100) Number of accredited training person days created accredited training person days created Challenges: The process and guidelines for appointment of accredited training implementers was under-review and new training implementers could not be appointed. Corrective Measures: Accredited training will be undertaken in 2017/18 Number of youth benefitting from the Youth Environmental Service (YES) 900 194 youth benefitting from the Youth Environmental Service (YES) Challenges: Budgetary constraints resulted in the roll-out of the YES programme in this financial year being delayed Corrective measures: The programme will be implemented in the 2017/18 financial year Number of SMMEs used (empowerment) 2 429 1 783 SMMEs used Challenges: Delays in project start dates and non-implementation of other planned projects resulted in a lower number of SMME used in the financial year than initially projected Corrective measures: The use of SMMEs will continue in 2017/18 as part of implementation of EPWP projects as this is part on an ongoing priority. Number of overnight visitor, staff accommodation units and administration buildings established 34 = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

35 PROGRAMME 6: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMESStrategic Objective: Improved socio-economic benefits (continued) Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Number of Climate Change flagship programmes coordinated Scaling-up plans of 4 flagship programmes finalised 4 Scaling up plans for flagships have been finalised Waste management; Agriculture; Transport; Renewable energy – embedded generation Strategic Objective: Ecosystem conserved, managed and sustainably used Number of wetlands under rehabilitation 132 132 wetlands under rehabilitation Number of Hectares of land under rehabilitation/restoration 26 354 hectares of land under rehabilitation/restoration Number of Kilometres of accessible coastline cleaned 2 113 2 113 kilometres of accessible coastline cleaned Strategic Objective: Threats to environment quality and integrity managed Number of Environmental Monitors deployed in conservation areas 1 441 1 445 Environmental Monitors deployed in conservation areas Number of emerging invasive alien species targeted for early detection 70 104 emerging invasive alien species targeted for early detection = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

36 PROGRAMME 6: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMESStrategic Objective: Threats to environment quality and integrity managed (continued) Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Number of initial hectares of invasive alien plants treated initial hectares of invasive alien plants treated Challenges: Budget constraints resulted in the start of other projects having to be delayed for later in the financial year. These resulted in a lesser number of hectares being treated. Corrective measures: The bids for next cycle are being finalised with time built in to ensure less delays in work starting at beginning of financial year. 2017/18 extension contracts aiming to be approved by end of April 2017. Number of follow-up hectares of invasive alien plants treated follow-up hectares of invasive alien plants treated Percentage of wild fires suppressed (provided there are not more than 2 400) 90% 100% (1 220/1 220) wild fires suppressed Strategic Objective: Enhanced sector monitoring and evaluation Number sector monitoring and evaluation studies and reports/publications finalised Four studies/ reports: Draft Phase 1 External evaluation study report with recommendation finalised Final Data collection instruments developed and Draft phase 1 Evaluation Report not yet produced Challenges: The process of finalising contractual arrangements with the service provider took longer as there were a number of elements in the contract on which the parties were not in agreement and consensus had to first be reached. These legal process resulted in work starting late and the overall project being delayed. Corrective measures: Management will fast track the completion of the pilot data collection by the service provider which started in the last week of March 2017. = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

37 PROGRAMME 6: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMESStrategic Objective: Enhanced sector monitoring and evaluation Performance indicator Annual target (2016/17) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Number sector monitoring and evaluation studies and reports/publications finalised Data for 9 thematic areas collected, processed and analysed and factsheets for each produced Data for 10 thematic areas collected, processed and analysed and factsheets for each produced Methodology Document for the prioritised environmentally sustainable development indices produced Methodology document for the prioritised environmentally sustainable development indices covering the following indices was compiled: • The Priority Area Air Quality Index (PAAQI) • The Terrestrial Biodiversity Protection Index • Marine Protected Areas Indicator 4 emerging issue response options prepared and submitted to management 12 emerging issue response options prepared and submitted to management = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

38 OVERALL SUMMARY OF PROGRAMME 6 PERFORMANCE% Achieved % Partially Achieved % Off Target % Exceeded 68% (13/19) 16% (3/19) 46% (6/13)

39 PROGRAMME 7: CHEMICALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

40 PROGRAMME 7: CHEMICALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENTStrategic Objective: Coherent and aligned multi-sector regulatory system & decision support across government (as reflected in the Policy Initiatives on the Strategic Plan) Performance indicator Annual target (2015/16) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Number of chemicals and waste management instruments developed and implemented Waste Import/Export Regulations finalised Waste Import/Export Regulations not finalised Challenges: Additional time was required following a MINTECH recommendation for further consultation in order for compliance and enforcement implications to be factored in the regulations. Further consultation was also undertaken with the Department of Trade and Industry on the regulations. Corrective Measures: The regulations have been revised according to comments received from a stakeholder workshop. A letter has been drafted for submission to DTI for concurrence on the regulation as required in terms of as section 69 (2) of the Waste Management Act. Draft HFC Management Regulation published for comments Draft HFC Management Regulations Developed but not yet published for comments Challenges: A final decision on HFC management was only made in October 2016 upon adoption of the Kigali Amendment by the Parties. The reduction targets and freeze dates agreed to were not as stringent as those proposed in the South African regulations. A decision was subsequently taken to halt the development of the regulations until further notice. This decision was also influenced by the financial constraints due to insecurities regarding availability of international funding to support the sector in this work Corrective measures: Publication of the regulations will be prioritised and finalised in 2017/18 Draft Chemicals Management Policy developed Draft National Chemicals Management Policy developed = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

41 PROGRAMME 7: CHEMICALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENTStrategic Objective: Threats to environmental quality and integrity managed Performance indicator Annual target (2015/16) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Number of industry waste management plans (IndWMPs) reviewed per annum Stakeholder consultation on 3 IndWMP conducted (E-waste; Lightning; Paper and packaging ) Stakeholder consultation on 3 IndWMP conducted. National workshop was held on 28 March 2017 with the 3 sectors (Paper and Packaging, Lighting and Electronic Waste) Challenges: At the workshop, stakeholders highlighted additional changes that must be made to the s28 Notice. Corrective measures: The S28 Notice has been signed by Executive Authority for publishing in Quarter 1 of 2017/18 financial year. Percentage increase in waste diverted from landfill 60% of waste tyres 19.2% (33 139/ ) of waste tyres were diverted from landfill sites. Challenges: The number of waste tyre exported have been removed from the overall waste tyre percentage diversion, as processing is the only form of diversion accepted. This approach in calculation of waste tyre diverted from land fill sites has affects the overall percentage/performance of waste tyres diverted as reported by the implementing entity. Corrective measures: S28 Notice of intention for the Executive Authority to call for other tyre plans so as to increase % waste tyres recycled/used for energy recovery or re-used was published for comment on 31 March 2017, for 30 days. Number of chemicals and waste management instruments developed and implemented Minamata Convention Impact Study finalised The Minamata Convention Impact Study finalised Number of waste management facilities audited 20 Waste management facilities audited 22 Waste management facilities audited were conducted = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

42 PROGRAMME 7: CHEMICALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENTStrategic Objective: Negative impacts on health and wellbeing minimised Performance indicator Annual target (2015/16) Programme Annual Progress and Analysis Number of Tons consumed (provided not more than Tons consumed) 15% ( tons) South Africa only consumed 7.8% of 15%. 52% ( consumed/ baseline) reduction achieved. Number of jobs created within the waste management sector 2 000 408 jobs were created in the Waste Sector. Challenges: The Entity appointed to do the work in this area is unable to meet the targets as approved in the IWMP Corrective measures: S28 Notice of intention by the Executive Authority to call for other tyre plans so as to increase the number of job opportunities in the sector Number of waste management enterprises established (SMMEs, Cooperatives) 30 31 waste management enterprises were established = Achieved = Partially Achieved = Off target = No milestone

43 OVERALL SUMMARY OF PROGRAMME 7 PERFORMANCE% Achieved % Partially Achieved % Off Target % Exceeded 60% (6/10) 10% (1/10) 30% (3/10) 33% (2/6)

44 SUMMARY OF 2016/17 DEA ANNUAL REPORTProgramme % Achieved % Partially Achieved % Off Target Exceeded ADMINISTRATION 88% (36/41) 12% (5/41) - 42% (15/36) LACE 73% (8/11) 18% (2/11) 9% (1/11) 75% (6/8) O&C 90% (19/21) 10% (2/21) 16% (3/19) CC&AQM 94% (17/18) 6% (1/18) 35% (6/17) B&C 73% (11/15) 13% (2/15) EP 68% (13/19) 46% (6/13) C&WM 60% (6/10) 10% (1/10) 30% (3/10) 33% (2/10) DEA 81% (110/135) 12% (16/135) 7% (9/135) 37% (41/110)

45 SUMMARY OF 2016/17 DEA ANNUAL REPORT% Achieved % Partially Achieved % Off Target % Exceeded 81% (110/135) 12% (16/135) 7% (9/135) 37% (41/110)

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