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South African National Biodiversity Institute Annual Report 2017/18 Table of Content Biodiversity for Life South African National Biodiversity Institute Annual Report 2017/18 TABLE OF CONTENT GENERAL INFORMATION General information . 2 Abbreviations /Acronyms . 3 Minister’s Foreword . 5 Chairperson’s Statement. 7 Board of Directors . .. 10 Chief Executive Officer’s Report . 11 Executive Management . 16 Legislative and Other Mandates . 17 Organisational Structure. 20 SANBI’s Network of Partners . 21 About South African National Biodiversity Institute . 23 PERFORMANCE INFORMATION Render Effective and Efficient Corporate Services . .. 26 Manage and unlock benefits of the network of National Botanical Gardens. 31 Build the foundational biodiversity science . 39 Assess, monitor and report on the state of biodiversity and increase knowledge for decision making . 43 Provide biodiversity policy advice and access to biodiversity information; and support for climate change adaptation . 46 Human capital development (HCD): Drive HCD, education and awareness in response to SANBI’s mandate . 57 PERFORMANCE AGAINST Pre-deTERMINED OBJECTIVES Pre-determined Objectives 2017/2018 . .. 66 Pre-determined Objectives 2016/2017 . .. 74 GOVERNANCE REPORTS Corporate governance statement . 84 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statement of responsibility of the Board . .. 96 Report by the accounting authority . 97 Report of the audit committee and risk committee for the year ended 31 March 2018 . 101 Report of the Auditor-General of South Africa . 103 Annual Financial Statements for the year 31 March 2018 . 109 South African National Biodiversity Institute 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Name: South African National Biodiversity Institute Registration Numbers: SANBI is a Public Entity established in terms of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act of 2004 (No . 10 of 2004) Head office address: 2 Cussonia Avenue, Brummeria, Pretoria, 0002 Postal Address: P/Bag X101, Silverton, 0184 Contact telephone numbers: 012 8435200 Email address: l .ralepeli@sanbi .org .za Website address: www .sanbi .org External Auditor: Auditor-General of South Africa, 17 Park Lane Building, Park Lane, Century City Bank: Nedbank, 135 Rivonia Road, Sandown, Sandton 2196 Board Secretary: Ms Lebogang Ralepeli 2 Annual Report I 2017/18 ACRONYMS/ ABBREVIATIONS BGCI Botanic Gardens Conservation International BGIS Biodiversity Geographical Information System BHCD Biodiversity Human Capital Development BOTSOC Botanical Society of South Africa CAPS Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements CATHSSETA Culture Arts, Tourism, Hospitality & Sport Sector Education & Training Authority COP Conference of the Parties CREW Custodians for Rare and Endangered Wildflowers CSIR Council for Scientific and Industrial Research DAFF Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries DBE Department of Basic Education DBSA The Development Bank of Southern Africa DST Department: Science and Technology DWS Department of Water and Sanitation EAP Employee Assistance Programme EBA Ecosystem-Based Adaptation ECPTA Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EPWP Expanded Public Works Programme EWT Endangered Wildlife Trust FBIP Foundational Diversity Information Programme FP6 Framework Programme 6 GBIF Global Biodiversity Information Facility GEF Global Environment Facility GIZ Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GM Genetically Modified GMO Genetically Modified Organisms GSPC Global Strategy for Plant Conservation HAWK Hangklip Art Week HCD Human Capital Development HRD Human Resources Development IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature KRA Key Result Areas LEDET Limpopo Economic Development, Environment and Tourism LTSM Learner Teacher Support Material MEC Member of the Executive Council MINMEC Ministers and Members of Executive Councils Meeting MINTECH Ministerial Technical Committee for the Environment South African National Biodiversity Institute 3 MOA Memorandum of Agreement MOP Member of the Parties MoU Memorandum of Understanding MSB Millennium Seed Bank (UK) MSTP Master Systems Technology Plan MTA Message Transfer Agent MTEF Medium-Term Expenditure Framework MTI Marine Trophic Index NBA National Biodiversity Assessment NBF National Biodiversity Framework NBG National Botanical Garden NBIS National NDF Non Detriment Findings NDP National Development Plan NEHAWU National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (South Africa) NEMBA National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act NGO Non-Governmental Organisation NGP New Growth Path NIE National Implementing Entity NRF National Research Foundation NRM Natural Resource Management OD Organisation Development OHS Occupational Health and Safety PGWC Provincial Government of the Western Cape ProEcoServe Project for Ecosystem Services SABAP2 Southern African Bird Atlas Project 2 SAIAB South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity SANBI South African National Biodiversity Institute SANEDI South African National Energy Development Institute SANParks South African National Parks SARChi The South African Research Chairs Initiative SARS South African Revenue Services SEA Strategic Environmental Assessment SIS Skills Intelligence System TAU Technical Assistance Unit of National TOPS Threatened or Protected Species UKZN University of KwaZulu-Natal UNEP United Nations Environment Programme UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change UNOPS The United Nations Office for Project Services UWC University of the Western Cape WESSA Wildlife and Environment Society of Southern Africa WSP Workplace Skills Plan WWF-SA World Wide Fund for Nature-South Africa 4 Annual Report I 2017/18 MINISTER’S FOREWORD The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is mandated to monitor and report on the status of the Republic’s biodiversity . Its activities include undertaking and promoting research on indigenous biodiversity and its sustainable use; establishing and managing collections of plant and animal specimens; managing and maintaining all National Botanical Gardens, with their facilities for horticultural display, environmental education, visitor amenities and research; collecting and disseminating information about biodiversity; assisting in the development of a national biodiversity framework, including bioregional plans and strategies; and coordinating programmes in conservation and sustainable use of indigenous biological resources and the rehabilitation of ecosystems . South Africa’s (SA) biodiversity springs from the wealth of its ecosystems . An incredibly long coastline, craggy mountains, species-rich deserts, elephant-friendly thickets, montane forests, treed savannahs along with the incomparable Cape Floral Kingdom makes this one “On the overall, SANBI of the world’s naturally richest countries . SA is the third continues to make most biodiverse country in the world, and SANBI has been mandated to look after South Africa’s Biodiversity . It is also impressive progress the only country in the world to contain an entire floral in delivering on their kingdom . mandate”. SANBI makes an important contribution to national development through ensuring that it is aligned with government priorities . SANBI continues to subscribe and contribute to the National Development Plan 2030, to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality through its work . They have achieved this by making a direct link between biodiversity and development . While SANBI contributes to a number of the critical actions outlined in the plan, it makes a specific contribution to Critical Action 7 regarding interventions to ensure environmental sustainability and resilience to future shocks . SANBI’s performance led to 42 peer reviewed scientific publications generated by theB iosystematics staff (18 staff on science career ladder), 11 new plant species described and over 5000 species pages (1014 for animals and 4916 for plants) recorded and loaded onto the database . SANBI Scientists participated in a visit to CONABIO in Mexico to strengthen collaboration on biodiversity assessment and monitoring . SANBI also contributed to an EU study of sustainable fishing, which showed that recovery of fish stocks following sustainable management measures would mean more fish in the sea, more jobs, and less impact on the ecosystem . On the overall, SANBI continues to make impressive progress in delivering on their mandate . I must, therefore, congratulate the organisation’s Board and executive management for their responsible approach to their work and for their professional attitude and meaningful delivery . SANBI has on a few occasions partnered with the department to deliver on the below, to mention just a few: South African National Biodiversity Institute 5 • SANBI supported DEA to table the resolutions for biodiversity stewardship, developed at the National Biodiversity Stewardship Conference, at the intergovernmental committees . The cost effectiveness and success of biodiversity stewardship was highlighted and SANBI’s resources on biodiversity stewardship tabled . This sectoral support lays the foundation for taking biodiversity stewardship policy engagement and financing forward strategically . • On DEA’s request SANBI participated in the roadshow and stakeholder consultation process for the Gas Pipeline Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) . SANBI is leading on the spatial analysis for the SEA which will identify route corridors for the efficient construction of a Phased Gas Pipeline Network in South Africa and extend the Electricity Grid Infrastructure network where necessary . The preliminary gas pipeline
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