SANBI ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2015/16 AND 1 ST QUARTER PROGRESS Dr Tanya Abrahamse, CEO Dr Tanya Abrahamse, Chief Executive Officer Ms Carmel Mbizvo, Head of Branch: Biodiversity Science & Policy Advice SANBI DELEGATION 2 SANBI background and key information Legislative, policy, mandate and reporting SANBIs contribution to DEA Outcomes and MTSF SANBIs Programmes (CSP and APP 2015/16) Strategic Objectives, Performance Indicators and Targets Progress towards achievement of targets: 1st Quarter PRESENTATION OUTLINE SANBI Vision Biodiversity richness for all South Africans KEY INFORMATION Schedule 3A Public entity (for public good) reporting to DEA Responsibility of the Minister of Environment Minister & Cabinet appointed Board Accounting Authority Subject to PFMA & other Treasury regulations including AG Not subject to Public Service regulations but use most of the prescripts (main differentiator SANBI Pension Fund) Number staff about 700, most Gardens staff (also 946 Groen Sebenza Pioneers) Geographic locations at 10 NBGs, Kwelera NBG launched in 2014 (11 NBG by end of year) Head Office in Pretoria POLICY and LEGAL FRAMEWORK (source of mandate) National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act NEMBA (Act No 10 of 2004) Gazetted SANBI role in NEMBA Regulations: Threatened or Protected Species; CITES including the National Scientific Authority; Alien and Invasive Species Gazetted Obligations in the National Biodiversity Framework (NBF) - the five year plan from Cabinet approved 20 year vision the National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan (NBSAP) Gazetted Obligations in Ministers Delivery Agreement in Outcome 10 / in the MTSF targets Published / Parliamentary approved The Climate Change Response White Paper SANBI role in delivering Long Term Adaptation Scenarios for the bio- natural resources / designated National Implementing Entity (NIE) for the Global Adaptation Fund Published/ Ministerial approved WHAT WE INFLUENCE human wellbeing improved service delivery job creation harnessing biodiversity value investment in ecological infrastructure ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change streamlined environmental decision-making FOUNDATIONS OF BIODIVERSITY: collections| taxonomy | inventory | maps | classification of ecosystems and species BUILDING BIODIVERSITY KNOWLEDGE: assessments | status | trends | monitoring | modelling SCIENCE INTO POLICY / ACTION: information | planning | policy advice | models | tools HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT GARDENS windows on biodiversity WHAT WE DO 7 SANBIs contribution to DEAs Outcomes and MTSF National Development Plan (NDP) desired 2030 outcome Transition to a society & economy which is internationally competitive, equitable, job creating & sustainable SOCIALLY TRANSFORMED & TRANSITIONED COMMUNITIES Drive socio-economic transformation & transition by optimising the fair & equitable sharing of benefits & enabling Social Development ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY SAFEGUARDED & ENHANCED Provide leadership in promoting & ensuring environmental sustainability through the management, utilisation, conservation, protection & valuing of our natural resources GLOBAL AGENDA INFLUENCED & GLOBAL/LOCAL OBLIGATIONS MET Enhanced international cooperation supportive of SA environmental /Social Development priorities SANBIs Contribution DEA Outcomes BUILDING BIODIVERSITY KNOWLEDGE SCIENCE INTO POLICY/ ACTION HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION OPTIMISED Facilitate sustainable Socio- economic Growth & Development by catalysing, optimising & scaling up the contribution of the environmental sector to economic prosperity Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) Sub-outcomes FOUNDATIONS OF BIODIVERSITY SCIENCE GARDENS AS WINDOWS ON BIODIVERSITY SANBIs Programmes 1: Render effective and efficient corporate services 1: Render effective and efficient corporate services 2: Manage and unlock benefits of the network of National Botanical Gardens as windows into South Africas biodiversity 2: Manage and unlock benefits of the network of National Botanical Gardens as windows into South Africas biodiversity 3: Build the foundational biodiversity science 3: Build the foundational biodiversity science 4: Assess, monitor and report on the state of biodiversity and increase knowledge for decision making including adaptation to climate change 5: Provide biodiversity policy advice and access to biodiversity information, and support for climate change adaptation 6: Provide human capital development, education and awareness in response to SANBIs mandate 9 PROGRAMME 1 : Render effective & efficient Corporate Services 1.1: SANBI is positioned as an employer of choice in the biodiversity sector Performance indicator Baseline Annual target 2015/16 Achievements/Challenges/ Corrective measures Percentage of payroll allocated and spent on staff development 1% of payroll allocated and spent on staff development. 2% of payroll allocated and spent on staff development Progress: On Schedule Number of black biodiversity professionals developed through structured internships and post- graduate studentships Approved budget for structured internships and post-graduate studentships 60 black biodiversity professionals developed through structured internships and post- graduate studentships. Progress: On Schedule 11 PROGRAMME 1 : Render effective & efficient Corporate Services (continue) 1.2: Implement an effective, efficient and transparent supply chain and financial management system as regulated by PFMA Performance indicator Baseline Annual target 2015/16 Achievements/Challenges/ Corrective measures GRAP and PFMA compliant annual financial statements. AFS produced for submission to Parliament. Unqualified AFS produced to comply with PFMA and GRAP requirements. Progress : On Schedule 1.3 : Effective corporate services rendered to achieve the mandate of SANBI Percentage availability of SANBI network and business services Annual Risk Assessment completed. 90% of ICT Services are available Progress: On Schedule All identified risks managed through an annual risk assessment and implementation of the risk management plan. SANBI is compliant with all relevant Acts including SANBI/DEA Protocol and regulations. Update, mitigate and monitor risks. Progress: On Schedule Compliance with all relevant Acts and SANBI/DEA protocol through implementation of the Compliance Framework. Reporting monitored according to specified time frames. Progress: On Schedule 12 PROGRAMME 1 : Render effective & efficient Corporate Services (continue) 1.4: Building a compelling brand for all stakeholders Performance indicator Baseline Annual target 2015/16 Achievements/Challenges/ Corrective measures Number of marketing initiatives and activities effectively utilised for brand, SANBI promotion, profiling and maintenance of brand visibility. New corporate identity applied to approximately100% of SANBI collateral, SANBI attends exhibitions, shows and activations/ campaigns, secures concerts and events to continue profiling the Institute and its offerings 4 Shows 4 Exhibitions 12 Concerts 12 Events and 4 Campaigns/Activations Progress : On Schedule Number of appropriate platforms utilised for internal communication to keep internal stakeholders informed. Quarterly CEOs letter, staff newsletter and competitions to ensure that staff is kept informed at all times. 4 internal communication platforms Progress: On Schedule Number of radio, television and print interviews, press releases, media statements and advertisements utilised for external communication to stakeholders. At least 1 press release, radio and television interviews and adverts per quarter this to ensure that SANBIs gardens as tourism assets are being promoted and marketed SANBIs work on research and science in relation to biodiversity. 4 radio interviews 4 television interviews 12 advertisements and 16 press releases Progress: On Schedule 13 Windows to biodiversity PROGRAMME 2: MANAGE AND UNLOCK BENEFITS OF THE NETWORK OF NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDENS AS WINDOWS INTO SOUTH AFRICAS BIODIVERSITY 2.1: A network of National Botanical Gardens are managed and maintained Performance indicator Baseline Annual target 2015/16 Achievements/Challenges/ Corrective measures Increased representation and display of indigenous plants in the living collections of SANBIs National Botanical Gardens or the Millennium Seed Bank Partnership. Through involvement in implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), SANBI is contributing towards two international plant conservation initiatives (International Agenda for Botanic Gardens in Conservation (through Botanic Gardens Conservation International or BGCI) and the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC), 2010 to 2020). Signed MoA with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kews (UK) international Millennium Seed Bank Partnership (2011 to 2015) which contributes towards the implementation of specific targets (particularly Target 8) of the GSPC New Garden Records Database developed 20 new indigenous plant species added to the living collections of the combined network of National Botanical Gardens Progress : On Schedule 15 PROGRAMME 2: MANAGE AND UNLOCK BENEFITS OF THE NETWORK OF NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDENS AS WINDOWS INTO SOUTH AFRICAS BIODIVERSITY (continue) 2.1: A network of National Botanical Gardens are managed and maintained Performance indicator Baseline Annual target 2015/16 Achievements/Challenges/ Corrective measures Number of new National Botanical Gardens established and operational Gardens Expansion Strategy approved by the SANBI Board in November 2010 and submitted to DEA. Dedicated annual Gardens Expansion budget allocation made available to SANBI from DEA for the period 2013/14 to 2015/16 (R million) Dedicated infrastructure budget allocated to SANBI for the period 2013/14 to 2015/16 (R150million) Site identified for new national botanical garden in the Eastern Cape. Kwelera National Botanical Garden proclaimed by the DEA Minister on 25 July 2014 (Phase 1 of 2 phases).) EPWP allocations earmarked by DEA for new gardens planned for the Eastern Cape (R30 million) and Limpopo (R20 million) Provinces. Documents submitted to DEA for the proposed proclamation of a new national botanical garden in the Limpopo Province. Progress: On Schedule Documents submitted to DEA for the proposed proclamation of 10 ha of land as part of the Kwelera National Botanical Garden Progress: On Schedule 16 PROGRAMME 2: MANAGE AND UNLOCK BENEFITS OF THE NETWORK OF NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDENS AS WINDOWS INTO SOUTH AFRICAS BIODIVERSITY(continue) 2.1: A network of National Botanical Gardens are managed and maintained Performance indicator Baseline Annual target 2015/16 Achievements/Challenges/ Corrective measures Number of best-practice maintenance, development and capital infrastructure projects completed across SANBIs National Botanical Gardens. Nine National Botanical Gardens with associated SANBI estates, infrastructure and living collections (biological assets), located in six provinces. Five (5) maintenance/ development projects per Garden and two (2) corporate SANBI capital infrastructure projects completed. Progress : On Schedule 17 PROGRAMME 2: MANAGE AND UNLOCK BENEFITS OF THE NETWORK OF NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDENS AS WINDOWS INTO SOUTH AFRICAS BIODIVERSITY(continue) 2.2: Revenue generating activities are strengthened in all National Botanical Gardens Performance indicator Baseline Annual target 2015/16 Achievements/Challenges/ Corrective measures Percentage own income and visitor numbers increased through expanded and more effective revenue generating activities in National Botanical Gardens Income Generation Plan for SANBIs gardens included as part of SANBIs Financing Strategy - External review conducted of commercial operations across SANBIs national botanical gardens. - Business skills training given to Curators of SANBIs National Botanical Gardens. - R42,301,556 own income generated by all National Botanical Gardens combined for 2013/14. - One-and-half (1.5) % annual increase in visitor numbers. - Four (4)% annual increase in own income. Two percent (2%) annual increase in visitor numbers Progress : Achieved. Four per cent (4%) annual increase in own income. Progress: Achieved. 18 Science-based evidence PROGRAMME 3: BUILD FOUNDATIONAL BIODIVERSITY SCIENCE 3.1: Foundational information about species and ecosystems in South Africa is developed and maintained. Performance indicator Baseline Annual target 2015/16 Achievements/Challenges/Corrective measures Number of quality controlled records added to spatial data for species A foundational biodiversity information programme has been implemented together with DST/NRF to generate relevant information 60,000 records added to plant and animal spatial databases. Progress : Behind Schedule Plant database - each of the three SANBI herbaria have plans for their individual targets and this target for plants will be achieved over the next three quarters. Animals database - SANBI is dependent on external partners for the data, and this comes in through various projects. We are addressing a challenge where our partner is not providing cleaned data for the Mammal Red List Project. SANBI is currently receiving data for the Shale Gas Exploration SEA and some of it will be new data. In addition to this data is being generated through the Foundational Biodiversity Information Programme. Through these projects we will be able to meet the target by the end of Quarter 4. Number of species for which information has been compiled A classification system for terrestrial ecosystems is in place based on the vegetation map and a classification for wetlands has been published Information on 5000 South African plant and animal species compiled. Progress: Achieved. 20 Performance indicator Baseline Annual target 2015/16 Achievements/Challenges/ Corrective measures Number of environments for which ecosystem classification systems developed; Initial spatial information is available for plants, butterflies, and reptiles, but additional data for plants and animals requires compilation and quality control. Plan to finalise classification systems for four environments consolidated and accepted. Progress: On Schedule Number of national maps showing distribution of ecosystems; SANBI is co-ordinating the compilation of an e-flora and an e-fauna which will provide information about South Africas species One national map. Progress: On Schedule PROGRAMME 3: BUILD FOUNDATIONAL BIODIVERSITY SCIENCE (continue) Access to biodiversity information Since 2004, SANBI has produced over 2700 articles, including 1115 peer reviewed papers, 81 books, and >1000 popular articles 4.1: New biodiversity knowledge created. Performance indicator Baseline Annual target 2015/16 Achievements/Challenges/ Corrective measures Number of research papers published in ISI journals 497 papers in scientific journals over the past 5 years at an average of 95 papers per year. Due to internal capacity constraints, the target for 2020 for SANBI is adjusted downwards (the number of papers nationally outside of SANBI may be increased) 80 publications. Progress : On Schedule 23 PROGRAMME 4: ASSESS, MONITOR AND REPORT ON THE STATE OF BIODIVERSITY AND INCREASE KNOWLEDGE FOR DECISION MAKING (INCLUDING ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE) 4.2: Scientific evidence on the status of biodiversity (based on monitoring and assessment including that of biodiversity loss) and the risks and benefits, is provided Performance indicator Baseline Annual target 2015/16 Achievements/Challenges/ Corrective measures Number of national scientific synthesis & assessment reports produced - The National Biodiversity Assessment was published in a framework for GMO monitoring was produced in NDF assessments were completed for the Scientific Authority, representing ca. 60% of prioritised taxa. - A list of potentially invasive species (suspect list) was published in 2012/13 - NBA 2018 initiated - National Invasive Species Assessment (NISA) 2017 initiated One Red List Assessment (linefish) completed. Progress : On Schedule Annual updates of species assessments to support NEMBA regulations One update for (i) national invasive species lists and (ii) Non-Detriment Findings for the Scientific authority Progress : On Schedule 24 PROGRAMME 4: ASSESS, MONITOR AND REPORT ON THE STATE OF BIODIVERSITY AND INCREASE KNOWLEDGE FOR DECISION MAKING (INCLUDING ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE) (continue) Provide policy tools & advice 5.1: Tools to support management and conservation of biodiversity developed and applied. Performance indicator Baseline Annual target 2015/16 Achievements/Challenges/ Corrective measures Number of tools developed to support mainstreaming of biodiversity assets and ecological infrastructure in production sectors and resource Management Tools developed include, e.g: Framework for Investments in Ecosystem Services; guidelines for Grasslands Biodiversity; Toolkit; Mining and Biodiversity Guidelines, etc. Two tools produced. Progress : On Schedule Branding biodiversity toolkit developed Three knowledge resources demonstrating the value of biodiversity developed and disseminated. Progress: On Schedule Number of coordination or learning mechanisms convened to share lessons and build capacity National events have been convened, e.g Offshore Environmental Forum; National Biodiversity Planning Forum, etc. An average of four training sessions held annually for provincial, municipal or other relevant decision-makers for uptake of tools. Four learning or coordination events convened. Progress: Ahead of Schedule/Exceeded target: Biodiversity Planning Forum planned for July. Hosted Jun due to availability of suitable venue. Three training sessions held for provincial, municipal or other relevant decision makers for uptake of tools. Progress: On Schedule 26 PROG 5: PROVIDE BIODIVERSITY POLICY ADVICE & ACCESS TO BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION & SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION 5.2: Access to biodiversity data, information and knowledge provided. Performance indicator Baseline Annual target 2015/16 Achievements/Challenges/Corrective measures Number of biodiversity records collected records collected. An increase of at least records collected. Progress : Ahead of Schedule/Exceeded Target. Digitisation efforts by SANBI stakeholders produced more records than projected for the quarter Percentage increase in registered users on the Biodiversity Advisor website 1400 registered users on the Biodiversity Advisor website At least 1% increase in registered users Progress : Behind Schedule. Previous counts included spam records and these were removed this quarter and will be removed from all future reports. To make up the shortfall that the spam counts represented we have planned to do advertising and capacity building on our information services and this should lead to increased numbers of users. In addition, a national workshop for November 2015 is planned. The annual target is thus deemed achievable 27 PROGRAMME 5: PROVIDE BIODIVERSITY POLICY ADVICE AND ACCESS TO BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION AND SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION (continue) 5.4: Policy support on climate change adaptation provided to inform national and international decision making An effective National Implementing Entity to the Global Adaptation Fund shares lessons and experiences on a number of national and/or international platforms to inform climate change adaptation policy Two fully developed project concepts submitted to the Adaptation Fund for approval; NIE lessons and experiences shared at three international and three national meetings Lessons and experience from NIE projects captured to inform 4 national and/or international platforms on climate change adaptation Policy Progress : On Schedule Number of Ecosystem Based Adaptation tools developed Methodology for development of biodiversity and climate change adaptation implementation plans agreed Draft Strategic Framework for Ecosystem Based Adaptation developed collaboratively. Progress: On Schedule 28 PROGRAMME 5: PROVIDE BIODIVERSITY POLICY ADVICE AND ACCESS TO BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION AND SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION (continue) 5.3: Scientific advice to support national and international policy processes provide Performance indicator Baseline Annual target 2015/16 Achievements/Challenges/ Corrective measures Percentage of policy requests from DEA, provinces, municipalities and other organs of state responded to within timeframe stipulated in the request Support provided to DEA on: Listing of threatened terrestrial ecosystems ; listing of threatened river ecosystems developed as part of the NBA 2011; etc. 100% of written requests from DEA and other relevant requests responded to within timeframe stipulated. Progress : On Schedule 6.1: A transformed and suitably skilled workforce for the biodiversity sector is developed. (continued) Performance indicator Baseline Annual target 2015/16 Achievements/Challenges/Corrective measures Drive innovation and improved career guidance in universities towards producing stronger skills for biodiversity (Higher Education Innovation) 10 universities engaged in improving career guidance for biodiversity An additional 2 universities engage in Careers for Biodiversity programme Progress : On Schedule Sector organizations share best practice to effectively identify and address their skills needs, train and retain talented professionals in the sector (Institutional Strengthening) New modules developed 15 participants from the DEA participate in workshops and organizational activities. Progress : On Schedule Contribute to platform and activities for biodiversity Human Capital Development (HCD) interaction and coordination (National Coordination and Advocacy) 2 Events held1 National Event implemented with a 10% increase in the spread of partners from previous years. Progress : On Schedule 29 PROGRAMME 6: PROVIDE HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS IN RESPONSE TO SANBIS MANDATE (continued) 6.1: A transformed and suitably skilled workforce for the biodiversity sector is developed. Performance indicator Baseline Annual target 2015/16 Achievements/Challenges/Corrective measures Resource teachers and student teachers to provide relevant, quality biodiversity education to school learners (Foundation Building) 600 teachers and student teachers have been exposed to biodiversity conservation education An additional 100 teachers and student teachers, taking numbers to 700, have been exposed to biodiversity conservation education. Progress : On Schedule Support Biodiversity graduates, practitioners and leaders through a holistic development programme 50 graduates, practitioners and leaders have been supported through the GreenMatter Fellowship holistic development programme 12 additional fellows supported financially and provided with 2 professional development opportunities. Progress : On Schedule 30 PROGRAMME 6: PROVIDE HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS IN RESPONSE TO SANBIS MANDATE PROGRAMME 6: PROVIDE HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS IN RESPONSE TO SANBIS MANDATE (continues..) Number of individuals participating in Groen Sebenza and job creation initiatives with a percentage coming from designated groups 800 individuals participating in Groen Sebenza and GreenMatter capacity development and job creation initiatives 1000 unemployed youth skilled and hosted in the biodiversity sector. Progress : Behind Schedule This is mainly of the Host Institutions had not signed legally binding contracts offering pioneers permanent placement at the end of their contracts. Remedial action put in place include: One-one engagement with HI leadership to get them to commit. Engagement with private sector e.g. Black Business Council, Black Management Forum, NBI. Engagement with public sector Tourism, DWA, SAWS Use of WGs, MINTECH and MINMEC highlight the risks and seek intervention even political if necessary. Use of media adverts in print and electronic media. Use of Groen Sebenza social media platform to promote job opportunities. All these have resulted in an improved 608 jobs created to date. Performance indicator BaselineAnnual target 2015/16 Achievements/Challenges/Corrective measures 6.2: All national botanical gardens are promoted and used as platforms for biodiversity awareness, education and recreation. Performance indicator Baseline Annual target 2015/16 Achievements/Challenges/Corrective measures Number of users and beneficiaries of botanical gardens and school-based programmes for education, awareness, training and recreation have been increased beneficiaries reached through school group activities predominantly garden based beneficiaries of garden and school-based have been reached. Progress : Exceeded Target. 6.3: Civil society is engaged to contribute to science, monitoring and biodiversity conservation. Number of platforms strengthened and facilitated for civil society engagement that contribute to biodiversity monitoring and biodiversity conservation. 3 platforms developed and supported for plants (CREW), birds (SABAP) and general biodiversity (iSpot) Three platforms strengthened and facilitated (CREW, iSpot, SABAP). Progress: Achieved. 32 PROGRAMME 6: PROVIDE HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS IN RESPONSE TO SANBIS MANDATE (continued) PROGRES TOWARDS ACHIEVEMENT OF TARGETS: 1 ST QUARTER QUARTER 1 TOTAL NUMBER OF TARGETS PLANNED 41 TARGETS ACHIEVED 35 AHEAD OF SCHEDULE/ EXCEEDED TARGETS 3 TOTAL NUMBER OF TARGETS 38 ACHIEVED & EXCEEDED TARGETS BEHIND SCHEDULE 3 TARGETS NOT ACHIEVED - MODIFICATION/ DEVIATION OF TARGETS - Groen Sebenza an important intervention to transform the sector, however huge challenges in getting job placements from Host Institutions. Measures have been taken to meet project targets. Provision of evidence based information for the SIPs is being addressed through our information management and research capabilities. Where required new skills are being mobilised. Implementation of new Invasive Species Regulations has financial and human resource implications. Funding support from DEA requested. Establishment of 2 new Gardens requires careful planning and allocation of human and financial resources. This is being addressed through our planning, recruitment and budgeting. Key challenges and opportunities going forward Thank You 35