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Sardine run in KwaZulu-Natal Province amid Covid-19 pandemic.In order to minimize the risk of the spread of the Covid-19 virus during the current sardine run taking place in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province, 30 individual commercial right holders and 45 small-scale fishing co-operatives authorised to catch sardines as part of their KZN Beach Seine fishing right permits right holders are required to put the following measures in place.read more...SAE 2019: The South African Environment 2019 EditionThis edition is part of government’s ongoing work to periodically and transparently monitor and report on the state of the South African environment. The SAE 2019 is a synthesis of current South African state of environment information, covering available provincial state of environment information, and also reflecting on environmental issues related to climate change, biodiversity, and so on.read more...COVID-19 directions regarding to national environmental management permits and licences. This communication serves to inform the public that, as of the 05 June 2020, the department will not be receiving hard copy documents for processing. As such, as per the directions issued on 05 June 2020, please follow the process as stipulated in said directions to submit applications to the department.read more...Biodiversity focal programme: South Africa Biodiversity and Illegal Wildlife Trade.The department has secured a grant from GEF-7 under its biodiversity focal programme to undertake the CFCBEPA. An initiative that seeks to leverage financial resources and improve capacity to implement the South African Biodiversity Economy Programme and increase benefits from selected protected areas.read more...Recreational west coast rock lobster permits - Covid-19 level 3.Following the President's announcement of a nationwide lockdown to prevent spread of Covid-19. The last two fishing days allocated for recreational fishing of west coast rock lobster were on 10 and 11 April 2020 and were postponed. In light of the postponement, recreational fishing of west coast rock will be allowed on 20 and 21 June 2020.read more...Appointment of service providers for implementation of FRAP 2020/21.In response to Cabinet's decision of Wednesday, 4 September 2019, to extend the timeframe to 31 December 2021 to deal with the fishing rights in twelve commercial fishing sectors, which will expire on 31 December 2020. The department has identified the need to appoint independent external service providers to provide related support in the implementation of FRAP2020/21.read more... South Africa joins global celebrations of World Albatross Day 19 June 2020 - Today, on the 19th June, South Africa joins the world in celebrating World Albatross Day. The day honours these magnificent birds and highlights the ongoing conservation crisis they face. South Africa, as one of the five founding members, is a long-standing Party to the international... Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries remains committed to fighting air pollution 18 June 2020 - Last week’s judgment in the Vereenigning Regional court against steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa for air quality violations, sends a strong signal that the air quality regulatory environment must be respected by industry and government alike. This is the view of the Minister, Ms Barbara Creecy. Deputy Minister Sotyu calls for sustainable land management practices as South Africa marks desertification and drought day 17 June 2010 - The Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Ms Makhotso Sotyu has urged South Africans to protect their land from over-use so that it can continue to provide us with food, water and energy to support our wellbeing. The Deputy Minister’s call comes as South Africa joins the global community in marking the annual Desertification and Drought Day on 17 June 2020.  South African youths call for a just and green recovery from COVID-19 16 June 2020 - South African youth from various formations have called on the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Ms Barbara Creecy, to ensure that economic recovery from Covid-19 is just, green, inclusive and youth and gender-responsive. Minister Creecy today hosted a virtual Youth Environment and Sustainability Dialogue, where young South Africans presented a wide range of... Minister Creecy hosts a dialogue on youth and climate change 15 June 2020 - The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Ms Barbara Creecy will host a virtual dialogue with South African youth with focus on climate change issues on Tuesday, 16 June 2020. The virtual dialogue forms part of the Government’s Youth Month programme themed: Youth Power: Growing South Africa together during the period of Covid-19.

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