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Zambia's Second National Biodiversity Strategy And GovernmentGovernment of the of Republicthe Republic of Zambiaof Zambia Government of the Republic of Zambia Government of the Republic of Zambia MinistryMinistry of Lands, of Lands, Natural Natural Resources Resources and and Envir Environmentalonmental Protection Protection Ministry of Lands, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection MinistryGovernment of Lands, Naturalof the Republic Resources of and Zambia Environmental Protection ZAMBIA’S SECOND NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY AND ACTION ZAMBIA’SZAMBIA’S SECOND SECOND NATIONAL NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY STRATEGY AND AND ACTIONACTION ZAMBIA’SMinistry SECOND of Lands, NaturalNATIONALPLAN Resources (NBSAPBIODIVERSITY and Environmental -2) STRATEGY Protection AND ACTION PLANPLAN (NBSAP (NBSAP -2) - 2) PLAN (NBSAP -2) ZAMBIA’S SECOND NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN (NBSAP -2) 2015 - 2025 1 2015 - 2025 2015 - 2025 2015 - 2025 i i i 2015 - 2025 i FOREWORD The conservation of our environment and its natural resources is of critical importance to Zambia in order to protect our natural heritage. This is not only for purposes of ensuring continued socio-economic development but it is also meant to sustain the important ecological services that our environment and its natural resources provide to us. This approach is also based on our firm belief in inter- generational equity to ensure that we do not deprive future generations of the goods and services that we currently enjoy from our environment and its natural resources. As a result, over the years, the Zambian Government has put in place policies, strategies and programmes that promote conservation of our fauna and flora in the country. For example, we formulated the National Conservation Strategy (NCS) in 1985 which provided a solid base for a coordinated approach to our environmental management culminating into the promulgation of the Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act No. 12 of 1990. This piece of legislation established the Environmental Council of Zambia (ECZ), now the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) as a statutory body charged with the mandate to regulate environmental management and pollution control, among other things. In 1999, we formulated our first National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) which we have revised in this Strategy in order to bring it in line with our current development paradigm, respond to new challenges and align it to global frameworks including the Strategic Plan on Biodiversity from 2011 to 2020 and its Aichi Targets. Over the years, our commitment to conservation and prudent management of our environment and natural resources has grown with over 40% of our total land area reserved for protection of flora and fauna through a network of various types of protected areas. This NBSAP2 represents our commitment to achieving both the long-term and medium-term national development objectives enshrined in the Vision 2030 and Revised Sixth National Development Plan, respectively. The NBSAP2 will also help us domesticate broader international frameworks including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other national obligations under the international instruments which we are Party to including the Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCCBD), the Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC), the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands including regional SADC protocols on wildlife, water, fisheries, forestry, biosafety, energy, mining, gender and development, trade, etc. We remain committed to prioritizing sustainable management and conservation of our environment and its natural resources to ensure that we continue benefitting from the goods and ecological services they provide. Christabel Ngimbu, MP MINISTER OF LANDS, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION i PREFACE In Zambia, our forests, wildlife, fisheries, wetlands and indeed protected areas constitute a basis for livelihoods for the majority of our people as a resource base, and indeed the backbone of the country’s economy. Therefore, sustainable management and utilization of these natural resources is cardinal if the country is to achieve its aspirations of broad- based and equitable sustainable development. Zambia developed its first National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP1) in 1999 and this has guided our implementation of the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) over the years. However, changes in the country’s development paradigm have meant that this Strategy is no longer in harmony with our current national development trajectory. In addition, at the global level, emerging issues, including climate change, and the shift from Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) mean that our strategy in addressing issues related to biodiversity conservation need to reflect these new challenges. Finally, the adoption of the Global Strategic Plan on Biodiversity (2011-2020) and the Aichi Biodiversity Targets under the CBD in 2010 necessitated the formulation of a new generation of NBSAPs to operationalize these new developments. It is from this background that Zambia has revised its first NBSAP and re-aligned it to respond to our contemporary development challenges as well as fit within the emerging global discourse on addressing biodiversity loss. This Strategy also provides a framework to guide work on biodiversity conservation in the country for the next ten years as well as acting as a resource mobilization tool both internally and externally to enable us implement it successfully. It represents our national aspiration to address the challenges we are facing in conserving our biodiversity and is also a symbol of our collective resolve to do this in a coordinated and effective manner. In this regard, sectoral strategies that are guided by this NBSAP2 to conserve biodiversity, will be critical to ensure coordination and synergies at both planning and implementation levels as well as maximise efficiency in allocation and utilization of financial resources. Barnaby Bwalya Mulenga Permanent Secretary MINISTRY OF LANDS, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Revision of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) of 1999 which has culminated into the formulation of this NBSAP2 could not have been a success without the contribution of several individuals and institutions too numerous to outline here. On behalf of the Ministry of Lands, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection (MLNREP), I wish to thank all individuals and organizations who, in one way or the other, played a role in helping us complete this mammoth task. In particular, I wish to thank all Government line ministries, civil society organizations, the private sector and most importantly local communities who provided valuable information which has provided the basis for this Strategy. I am also grateful to academic and research institutions that played a critical role in reviewing and providing critical comments on earlier drafts of the report. AUTHORS I would like to thank all authors who contributed to this Strategy, in particular, NIRAS-Zambia which was responsible for producing this document, the team leader Mr. Misael Kokwe, Prof. Patrick Matakala and Prof. Emmanuel Chidumayo. They were ably supported by contributors on thematic areas consisting of Dr. Godfrey Mwila (Agro-biodiversity), Ms. Chaona Phiri (Birds), Mr. Charles Phiri (Mammals), Mr. Hangoma Mudenda (Fish), and Mr. Freddie Siangulube (Invertebrates). Professor Chidumayo also provided internal review for quality control of all outputs of this process. TECHNICAL REVIEWERS The various outputs leading to the formulation of this strategy, primarily the thematic stocktaking and assessment reports, synthesized into a single combined Stocktaking Report and the Fifth National Report, were reviewed by a dedicated team of reviewers from various sectors who remained committed to the exercise throughout the process. This Technical Review Team ensured that comments were provided to the Consultants in a timely manner and their commitment and long hours of work, often over the weekends, deserve commendation. FUNDING BODIES The revision of the NBSAP1 and the preparation of the Fifth National Report, which were done concurrently using the same process would not have been possible without generous support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), through the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The Nature Conservancy (TNC), through its Zambia Country Office also provided support through its growing national portfolio and influence, which proved instrumental in facilitating the stakeholder consultations. I also wish to thank the Zambian Government Treasury, which ensured timely release of additional resources that were required for the process. The policy guidance and leadership provided by the Hon. Minister and the Permanent Secretary, respectively, played a vital role in keeping this process on track. CBD NATIONAL FOCAL POINT AND TEAM Finally, I wish to thank the CBD National Focal Point for Zambia, Mr. Ephraim Mwepya Shitima and his team of officers in the Department who coordinated the implementation of this Project and ensured that the exercise proceeded smoothly. I also thank individuals and organizations who supported this process in one way or another but not specifically mentioned here for brevity. This Strategy belongs to all people of Zambia including practitioners of biodiversity conservation, local communities, women and the youth
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