Unlocking the economic potential of South Africa’s Oceans 25 October 2016

The first implementation of Operation Phakisa will be led by the Department of Environmental Affairs. It will focus on unlocking the economic potential of South Africa’s oceans, which are estimated to have the potential to contribute up to one hundred and seventy seven billion rand to GDP by 2033 compared to fifty four billion rand in 2010.” H.E. President J.G. Zuma, July 2014

1 2 3 4 5 Marine transport and manufacturing Growth areas were selected to be discussed in the Operation Phakisa Labs Marine transport and manufacturing 1 Offshore oil and gas exploration 2 Aquaculture 3 Marine protection services and governance 4 Coastal Tourism 5

99.6% ECONOMIC USE CURRENT SA OCEAN USE & PROTECTION 0.4% MARINE PROTECTED AREAS

95% ECONOMIC USE PROPOSED SA OCEAN USE & PROTECTION 5% MARINE PROTECTED AREAS

Petroleum & Mining: Overlap with Proposed MPAs Phosphate Other DMR PASA overlap

Proposed areas, key features for protection and anticipated gains  Advance habitat representation from 60% to 94%. Includes 46 of the 54 habitat types that currently have no protection This includes 10 of the 13 critically endangered habitats Focus on protecting the last remaining good condition areas of threatened ecosystem Focus areas for Offshore protection included Contribution to management of 14 of 16 EBSAs 22 proposed new MPAs (3 of these expand existing MPAs) Range in size from 200 km2 to 15 000 km2 Total area of 70 000 km2 in total new area for protection. (Current MPA network -4 500 km2)  

Purpose of the South African National Marine Spatial Planning Framework This framework is the national guide for Marine Spatial Planning in South Africa’s ocean territory. It provides high-level direction for undertaking Marine Spatial Planning in the context of South African legislation and policies as well as existing planning regimes. It describes the process for the preparation of Marine Area Plans and their implementation, in order to ensure consistency in Marine Spatial Planning across the South African ocean territory The framework will facilitate the development, implementation, monitoring and revision of Marine Area Plans. Through this Marine Spatial Planning system, the sustainable development of South Africa’s ocean territory will be enabled.

South Africa’s MSP Principles and Goals The framework sets out seven MSP principles Sustainable development Spatial efficiency Cooperative and transparent governance Justice, equity and transformation Ecological integrity Precautionary approach Adaptability The framework sets out four MSP goals Unlocking the ocean economy Engaging with the ocean Ensuring healthy marine ecosystems Contributing to good ocean governance

The Relationship between Planning Goals and Principles

Responsibility for Marine Spatial Planning Cabinet has designated the Department of Environmental Affairs as the lead Department for MSP in South Africa. The DEA has facilitated the establishment of a National Marine Spatial Planning Working Group constituted of representatives from: The Department of Environmental Affairs; The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; The Department of Energy; The Department of Defence; The Department of Mineral Resources; The Department of Tourism; The Department of Transport; and Other organs of state as and when required.

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