Biodiversity mainstreaming in Namibia: progress and challenges
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The document outlines the progress and challenges faced by the Department of Environmental Affairs in Ghana regarding biodiversity mainstreaming, highlighting the implementation of the NBSAP 2 strategy and the integration of biodiversity into national development planning. Key changes include improved coordination among institutions and awareness of biodiversity’s economic value, while challenges persist around budget constraints and developing effective communication strategies. The workshop underscores the need for sustained commitment and support from all stakeholders to enhance biodiversity conservation efforts.
Biodiversity mainstreaming in Namibia: progress and challenges
- 1. Department of Environmental AffairsDepartment of Environmental Affairs Biodiversity mainstreaming workshop, Holy Trinity Spa , Sogakope, Ghana,1-3 November 2016 Ferdinand, Natalia & MarthinFerdinand, Natalia & Marthin
- 2. Department of Environmental AffairsDepartment of Environmental Affairs 1) Country progress and challenges 2) Key institutions and strategies 3) Top change achieved or expected 4) Top lessons about successful mainstreaming 5) Top challenge/problem where you need help Presentation Outline
- 3. Department of Environmental AffairsDepartment of Environmental Affairs COUNTRY PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES• Progress: - NBSAP 2 strategy is being implemented through the steering committee from various institutions – Improving capacity for and stock taking of challenges of biodiversity mainstreaming. A strategy was developed for implementation through NBSAP Steering Committee. – Incorporation of biodiversity mainstreaming into NDP5. “Improve status of biodiversity by safeguarding ecosystems , species and genetic diversity”. – Challenges – Small budget in MET and few sources
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- 5. Key stakeholders and Strategies • Resources Mobilization project for biodiversity conservation – shows the economic value of biodiversity • -NNF, MFMR, MAWF, NSA, NCRST, NPC, Gobabeb training and Research Centre • NBSAP – encourage mainstreaming • National Development Plan 5 to elevate mainstreaming • Domestication of the SDGs • Harambee prosperity plan 5
- 6. Top change achieved or expected • Aichi Targets addressed • Integrated implementation of MEA at all levels • Biodiversity policies are initiated , planned, implemented, monitored and reported on by all relevant ministries. • Coordination mechanisms are in place, successfully aligning objectives and dealing with trade-offs. • Strong coordination among institutions. 6
- 7. Top lessons about successful mainstreaming • Using NBSAP platform for not only reporting but strategizing for mainstreaming. • NBSAP steering committee members from all line ministries trained on biodiversity mainstreaming. • Improve awareness of the economic value of biodiversity. • Highlighting the importance and increasing awareness of biodiversity in achieving national development goals. • NBSAP steering committee renewed commitment backed with management support. 7
- 8. Top challenge/problem where you need help • Insufficient budget for mainstreaming • Development of a communication, education and public awareness strategy for biodiversity mainstreaming. • Ascertaining the economic value of biodiversity 8
- 9. Department of Environmental AffairsDepartment of Environmental Affairs THANK YOU Ministry of Environment and Tourism Department of Environmental Affairs P/Bag 13306 c/o of Dr. Kenneth Kaunda Street & Robert Mugabe Avenue Block E, 2nd Floor Windhoek / Namibia Tel: +264-61-284 2701 Fax: +264-61-240339 http://www.met.gov.na
- 10. Department of Environmental AffairsDepartment of Environmental Affairs THANK YOU Ministry of Environment and Tourism Department of Environmental Affairs P/Bag 13306 c/o of Dr. Kenneth Kaunda Street & Robert Mugabe Avenue Block E, 2nd Floor Windhoek / Namibia Tel: +264-61-284 2701 Fax: +264-61-240339 http://www.met.gov.na