overview of dea strategic and annual performance plan (2013/14- 2017/18)

OVERVIEW OF DEA STRATEGIC AND

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN

(2013/14- 2017/18)

February 19, 2013 1

Departmental Programmes as per ENE

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1. Administration: Provide leadership, strategic centralised administration and executive support, corporate services and facilitate effective cooperative governance, international relations and environmental education and awareness

2. Legal, Authorisations and Compliance: Promote the development of an enabling legal regime, licencing/authorisation system that will promote enforcement and compliance.

3. Oceans and Coasts: Promote, manage and provide strategic leadership on oceans and coastal conservation

4. Climate Change and Air Quality Management: Improve air and atmospheric quality, lead and support, inform, monitor and report efficient and effective international, national and significant provincial and local responses to climate change

5. Biodiversity and Conservation: Ensure the regulation and management of all biodiversity, heritage and conservation matters in a manner that facilitates sustainable economic growth and development.

6. Environmental Programmes: Implementation of expanded public works and green economy projects in the environmental sector.

7. Chemicals and Waste Management : Manage and ensure that chemicals and waste management policies and legislation are implemented and enforced in compliance with chemicals and waste management authorisations, directives and agreements.

Equitable and sound corporate governance

Efficient and Effective Information Technology service

Promote and enhance livelihoods through access, fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of biological resources

Improved socio-economic benefits within the environmental sector

Proactive efforts to ensure Intergrity of the environment

Biodiversity conserved and protected

Ecosystem services restored and maintained

Cleaner and healthy Air

Potential negative impacts of all significant developments prevented or managed

A fair contribution to the global effort to stabilise GHG concentrations in the atmosphere facilitated

Strengthened science programmes for integrated oceans and coastal management

Ocean and Coastal Environment protected and conserved

Inevitable climate change impacts effectively managed

Improved Service Standards

Improved compliance with environmental legislation

Improved sector education and awareness

Effective knowledge and information management for the sector

Effective cooperative governance and local government support

Adequate and appropriately skilled staff

Secure, harmonious, transformed and conducive working environment

People Centric Approach in environmental management

Improved access to information

Enhanced International governance, instruments and agreements supportive of SA environmental and sustainable development priorities

Solid base for Performance –driven organisation

Our Passion for the environment enables delivery on our Mandate

Vision: A prosperous and equitable society living in harmony with our natural resourcesMission: Providing leadership in environmental management, conservation and protection towards sustainability

for the benefit of South Africans and the global communityEnhanced environmental contribution towards National Sustainable development

Less waste better managed

Impacts of chemicals better managed

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PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION

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Strategic Objective : Adequate and appropriately skilled staff

Performance indicator Target 2013/14 Target 2017/18

Percentage vacancy rate 10% 8%Percentage implementation of PMDS policy framework

95% 95%

Percentage implementation of WSP 65% 80%Strategic Objective : Secure, harmonious, transformed and conducive working environmentPercentage compliance to the Employment Equity targets

50%90%2%

50% Women, 90% Blacks 2% People with disabilities

Phased implementation of DEA New Head-Office Building PPP project

Phased II (D&C) of construction DEA New Head-Office Building project implemented

Phase III (Operations)PPP Agreement for the DEA New Head-Office Building project Implemented

Percentage implementation of security risk assessment recommendations

60% implementation of security risk Assessment recommendations

100% implementation of security risk Assessment recommendations

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Strategic Objective : Efficient and Effective Information Technology servicePerformance indicator Target 2013/14 Target 2017/18

Percentage of funded Master Systems Plan (MSP) initiatives implemented

70% of funded MSP Initiatives under implementation

100%

Percentage availability of IT services 97% availability of IT Services 99%

Strategic Objective : Equitable and sound corporate governance

Percentage compliance with statutory tabling and key governance prescripts (PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Guidelines)

100% 100%

Unqualified audit report Unqualified Audit Report Annual Unqualified Audit Report

Percentage expenditure 98% 98%

Percentage of expenditure on affirmative procurement

61% 65%

Strategic Objective : Improved access to information

Number of media statements and speeches issued and number of opinion pieces published

120 statements/ speeches 120 statements and speeches issued

6 opinion pieces

8 opinion per annum

Number of communication events including Ministerial Public Participation Programme (PPP) events

10 events 10 events per annum

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Strategic Objective : Improved access to information


Number of publications produced and distributed 4 editions of stakeholder publications produce

4 edition stakeholder publications per annum

Number of website hits per annum 320 000 hits per annum 468 500 hits per annum

Strategic Objective : Improved sector education and awareness

Number of leaners enrolled on the learnership programme

100 unemployed youths recruited and learnership programme implemented

100 learners per annum

Number of teachers trained in the Curriculum Assessment and Policy Statements (CAPS)

100 teachers trained per annum 100 teachers trained per annum

Number of Environmental Awareness Campaigns conducted

8 campaigns 8 campaigns

Number of environmental centres established 2 4(14)*

Number of officials undergoing/completed environmental management

240 EMIs

144 officials (NEMA accredited EIA training )

EMIs s: 200 per annum NEMA accredited EIA Training : 862

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Strategic Objective : Improved sector education and awareness


Number of accredited training person days created

184 263 191 896(909 640)*

Strategic Objective :Effective knowledge and information management for the sector

Number of environmental knowledge and information management systems/tools developed and implemented/operational

Technical development of the system continued

14 Knowledge/Information Systems•Ocean and Coastal Online System•Climate Change monitoring and evaluation system •NEAS: NEMA Chapter 5 Environmental Authorizations monitored

EIA application monitoring system operational and providing statistics for 8 competent authorities for Outcome 10 reporting. Online tracking of applications for the public under development

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Number of environmental knowledge and information management systems/tools developed and implemented/operational (Continues…)

• GIS intranet maintained • GIS internet

underdevelopment & 6 environmental sector projects and initiatives supported by GIS

• Environmental information management systems reviewed

• 2 information management tools developed and tested (5 in total)

• GIS: 12 Environmental Sector projects/ initiatives supported by GIS

• Report on review of Climate Change M&E System completed

• 1 operational and fully up-to-date meta-database system of environmental information/knowledge management systems

• 7 fully operational information and/or knowledge extraction, evaluation, gap-filling, reporting and management tools in place

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Number of environmental knowledge and information management, monitoring and evaluation reports/publications and response options produced

Annual State of the Oceans Report compiled•1 x South Africa Environment Outlook (2nd SAEO) completed and published including on the web•Quarterly early warning and/or issue scanning reports•4 emerging issue response options formally submitted to top management and approved responses initiated, where necessary•Protected Area indicator dataset improvement plan•Environmental indicator StatsSA accreditation process initiated for a 2nd dataset•3 Evaluation Reports•15 peer-reviewed scientific publications (including theses) per annum.

Reports• Annual State of the Ocean Report • 3rd SA Environment Outlook (SAEO)• Quarterly early warning /Issue scanning & identification reports • 2 Indicator Reports (including StatsSA dataset collection & accreditation of selected priority environmental indicators)• 2 Internal & 1 External evaluation reports (EPWP)Publications •24 peer-reviewed publications

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Strategic Objective :Effective cooperative governance and local government supportPerformance indicator Target 2013/14 Target 2017/18

Local government support strategy developed and implemented

Local government support strategy and annual action plan finalised

Annual action plan fully implemented (100% implementation)

Local government support strategy reviewed and annual action plan implemented (100% implementation of annual action plan)

Sector conflict management tools developed and implemented

Environmental Conflict Management tools developed and implemented

80% of received cases resolved in line with NEMA chapter 4 on Conflict resolution provisions

Enhanced International governance, instruments and agreements supportive of SA environmental and sustainable development prioritiesNumber of South African positions on Chemical and Waste, Biodiversity, Sustainable Development (SD), African and bilateral South- South South-North and international environmental governance (IEG) processes prepared, negotiated and reported

•13 Bilateral/Pleurilateral (Africa, IBSA, S-S, S-N)

•3 Multilateral (SD and IEG)

• 17 Bilateral/Pleurilateral (Africa, IBSA, S-S, S-N)

• 7 Multilateral (SD and IEG)

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Strategic Objective :Enhanced International governance, instruments and agreements supportive of SA environmental and sustainable development priorities


Number of South African positions on Chemical and Waste, Biodiversity, Sustainable Development (SD), African and bilateral South- South South-North and international environmental governance (IEG) processes prepared, negotiated and reported (Continues…)

8 Biodiversity related Positions (UNCCD COP11 CRIC 11 and CST, World Heritage ConventionCBD related inter-sessional meetings (SBSTTA-17; Article 8j WG8, and ICNP3)AEWA: 9th Standing Committee Meeting;CMS: 41st Standing Committee Meeting;46th April 2013 meeting of the Ramsar Convention)

• Biodiversity : 9 positions ( CBD; CPB; Nagoya Protocol on ABS; NKL supplementary Protocol to CPB; WHC; CITES; Ramsar Convention on Wetlands ; CMS and UNCCD

• 9 bilateral and/or multilateral engagements undertaken and decisions implemented through TFCA mechanisms

• Chemicals & Waste Management : 4 positions developed

• 2 bilateral and/or multilateral engagements undertaken and decisions implemented

• 4 Positions on Chemicals & Waste • 2 Positions (formal UNFCCC and

informal ministerial engagements)

• Chemicals & Waste Management : 4 positions developed

• Climate Change : Positions developed for 2 formal UNFCCC and 5 informal ministerial meetings (UNFCCC COP 23 and SB’s ; BASIC; MEF; AU/SADC Summit; AMCEN; CAHOSCC

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Strategic Objective :Enhanced International governance, instruments and agreements supportive of SA environmental and sustainable development priorities

Performance indicator Target 2013/14 Target 2017/18The financial value of resources raised from multilateral and bilateral donors to support the department’s SA and Africa’s programmes

US$25 – 35 million from all sources US$30 to US$45 million from all sources

Number of integrated development and management tools for TFCAs developed and implemented

MDTP 5 Year Action Plan developed 5 tools (Integrated Development Plans (IDPs), Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs), Joint Operational Strategies (JOS), Integrated Management Plans (IMPs), Memoranda of Agreement (MoA))

Mandatory international and national reports prepared and submitted within time frame (in terms of relevant legislation and/or international obligations/conventions

• Draft First Biennial Update Report developed

• Scoping of information for the Third National Communication (TNC) report compiled

• 1 NEMA sec 26 parliamentary report

• 1 SD country report to UNDESA• Outcome Report on UNSD

negotiations

• 2016 Biennial Update Report completed

• 3rd National Communication Report submitted

• NEMA Sec 26 report submitted • Draft 2017 SA Sustainable

Development Country Report• 2016 Outcome Report on UNSD

negotiations

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PROGRAMME 2: LEGAL

AUTHORISATIONS COMPLIANCE AND

ENFORCEMENT

Strategic Objective : Improved compliance with environmental legislationPerformance indicator Target 2013/14 Target 2017/18

Number of authorisations inspected 105 135 (415)

Percentage of administrative enforcement actions resulting in compliance

75% 80%

Compliance and Enforcement Strategy for the Environmental Management Inspectorate developed and implemented

Draft strategy developed 70% of strategy implemented

Number of criminal investigations finalised and dockets handed over for prosecution

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Number of interventions implemented for safety and security of wild life including rhinoceros populations in South Africa

5 interventions implemented for the Safety and Security of rhinoceros populations

8 interventions implemented for the Safety & Security of rhinoceros populations

1000 Wildlife monitors trained and deployed

1,000 (5000)

Number of compliance monitoring inspections for TOPS and CITES completed

Compliance with CITES and TOPS regulations monitored in two provinces and reports compiled

Compliance monitoring frameworkinspections completed on TOPS and CITES in all provinces

Number of tools for mitigation of negative impacts of developments developed and implemented

Minimum requirements for biodiversity in land use Planning and IEM updated

4 tools finalised

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PROGRAMME 3: OCEANS AND COASTS

Strategic Objective :ocean and coastal environment protected and conserved


Ocean management regime developed

Ocean Management White Paper approved Ocean Management Regulations promulgated

Number of strategies and plans for management of ocean and coastal environment developed and implemented

• Southern Oceans and sub-Antarctic Islands management strategy approved

• 9 of 25 oil pollution emergency response plans updated

• Southern Oceans and sub-Antarctic management plan implemented

• National Ocean and Coast spatial plan approved by the Minister

• 18 of 25 oil pollution emergency response plans updated

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Strategic Objective :ocean and coastal environment protected and conservedPerformance indicator Target 2013/14 Target 2017/18

Number of strategies and plans for management of ocean and coastal environment developed and implemented

(Continues…)

• Framework for the National Ocean and Coast spatial plan submitted to management for consideration

• National Coastal Management Programme developed

• Additional 5 Plans developed ( 25 estuary management plans cumulative )

• 1 Specie Management Plan and one draft plan in place

45 estuary management plans finalised

6 protected marine species with management plans and or policy

National Coastal Management Programme (Action Plan) reviewed

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Strategic Objective :ocean and coastal environment protected and conservedPerformance indicator Target 2013/14 Target 2017/18

Number of NPOA initiatives implemented Coastal waste water management policy developed

4 NPOA initiatives implemented

Percentage increase of coastline under MPA’s with partial or full protection

Partial protection= 13.5% (486/3600km)Full = 9% (324/3600km)

14.5% (522/3600km)partial and 11.5% full protection

Percentage increase of total area of EEZ under protection

2% of offshore environment protected. 3.5% of offshore environment protected

Number of relief voyages to remote stations (Antarctica and Islands) undertaken

3 relief voyages undertaken

3 relief voyages undertaken

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Strategic Objective :Strengthened science programmes for integrated oceans and coastal managementPerformance indicator Target 2013/14 Target 2017/18

Oceans and coastal research projects, surveys completed and monitoring projects undertaken

• 2 surveys of representative habitats

• Annual seabird population estimate for 12 species around SA and 1 additional Southern Ocean species

• Review of methods and results for assessing seal pup trends and seal movements

• 1 Coastal research project completed and 1 monitoring project undertaken

• 12 surveys of representative or priority habitats (cumulative )

• Annual seabird population estimate for 12 species around SA and 4 additional Southern Ocean species( cumulative )

• Aerial Survey of seal colonies in the BCC region (3-year cycle)

• 5 coastal research projects completed & 3 monitoring projects undertaken(cumulative )

Number of Observational platforms contributing to an Ocean and Coastal Observation and Monitoring Network

4 Observational platforms deployed and maintained

12 Observational platforms deployed and maintained

Number of ecosystem process studies undertaken per annum

2 Ecosystem process studies undertaken per annum

2 Ecosystem process studies undertaken per annum

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PROGRAMME 4: CLIMATE CHANGE AND

AIR QUALITY

Strategic Objective :Climate change impacts effectively managed


Long Term Adaptation Scenarios for South Africa

Baseline research for climate scenarios, impact scenarios, economic cost assessment and adaptation options in five sectors :•Urban Settlement•Rural Settlement•Coastal Settlement•Commercial forestry•Health•Disaster management and risk reduction

Long-term Adaptation Scenarios for SA completed for 8 sectors, and including:

• Medium and Long term climate scenarios•Impact scenarios•Climate Change Adaptation Options•Economic Impacts•Recommendations and practical adaptation responses•National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy For South Africa

Number of sector plans aligned with the National Climate Change Response Policy

Mainstreaming Climate Change Interventions into 3 sector plans: •Water•Agriculture•Biodiversity & Ecosystems•Guideline for mitigation plans•Mainstreaming of mitigation action in 4 sectoral policies & plans

Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation into 8 sector plans:•Water•Agriculture•Health •Human Settlement (Urban/•Rural/Coastal )•Disaster risk Management and•Reduction

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Strategic Objective :A fair contribution to the global effort to stabilise GHG concentrations in the atmosphere facilitated


Number of sector mitigation potential and impact studies conducted

Initial mitigation potential analysis for 5 sectors finalised

• Updated mitigation potential and impact studies conducted for 5 sectors (Energy, Industry, Transport, Agriculture and Forestry, and Waste)

• National sinks assessment and carbon sinks atlas finalised

• 2050 Pathways Calculator

Initial sectoral socio-economic and environmental impact studies finalised for 5 sectors

Draft National Sinks assessment

2050 Pathways Calculator finalised

Number of Climate Change Response Policy interventions implemented

3 climate change response policy interventions:•Report on Initial desired emission reduction outcomes for five sectors•Report on initial mix of policies, measures and instruments for 5 sectors (including carbon budgets)•1 Regulation to list GHG as priority pollutants under the Air Quality Act to provide the legal framework for mitigation plans

• 4 climate change response policy interventions:

• Desired emission reduction outcomes (DEROs) for 5 economic sectors finalized

• Mix of measures for achieving the desired emission reduction outcomes in 5 economic sectors (including carbon budgets) finalised

• GHGs listed as priority pollutants under the Air Quality Act to enable mandatory mitigation plans

• SA’s emissions trajectory defined and updated

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Strategic Objective :A fair contribution to the global effort to stabilise GHG concentrations in the atmosphere facilitated


Number of sector plans aligned with the National Climate Change Response Policy

Guideline for mitigation plans Mainstreaming of mitigation action in 5 sectors

Recommendations on mainstreaming of mitigation actions in 5 sectors

Number of near term climate change response flagship programmes co-ordinated and facilitated.

Framework for implementation of 3 flagships, facilitated:waste managementPublic works flagship adaptation research Framework developed as outlined in the NCCRP (analysis of mitigation or adaptation outcomes; local sustainable development benefits; reporting format).

Framework for implementation of 4 flagship programmes completed:

Waste managementEnergy EfficiencyTransportRenewable Energy

Strategic Objective : Cleaner and healthy air

The National Air Quality Indicator 1.140 1.30

Number of air quality monitoring stations reporting to SAAQIS

72 (68 government owned) 95 air quality monitoring stationsreporting to SAAQIS

AQA Regulatory Framework developed and implemented

2012 National Framework for Air Quality Management published in the gazetteDraft Emissions Offset Policy for AQM submitted for approvalS23 – Mobile Asphalt Declared as Controlled Emitters

2 interventions ( 2012 National Framework review and Aviation Tariffs)

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Strategic Objective : Cleaner and healthy air


Air Quality Management Tools Developed and Implemented

SAAQIS Phase II finalized (emissions inventory system).

SAAQIS Phase I and II under implementationSAAQIS Phase III under development

2 Priority Area AQMPs under implementation (Highveld and Vaal Triangle Airshed)

Phase III of dense low-income strategy and Phase III of vehicle emissions strategy implemented

Draft Vehicle Emissions Control Strategy compiled and Implementation Task Team established

3 National Priority Area AQMPsunder implementation / reviewed:Highveld & Vaal Triangle under reviewWaterberg under implementation

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PROGRAMME 5: BIODIVERSITY AND

CONSERVATION

Strategic Objective : Biodiversity conserved, protected and threats mitigatedPerformance indicator Target 2013/14 Target 2017/18

Percentage of land under conservation 8.2% (9637364.8/ 121991200ha) 10.2%

% of all state managed protected areas with a METT score above 67%

80% state managed protected areas with a METT score of 68%

80% state managed protected areas with a METT score of 68%

Number of legislative tools to ensure the protection of species and ecosystems developed and implemented

• Regulations for the registration of Professional Hunters and Hunting Outfitters finalised.

• Norms and standards for the translocation of large herbivores finalised

• TOPS regulations finalised

8 tools developed and implemented

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Number of legislative tools to ensure the protection of species and ecosystems developed and implemented (Continues…)

• Norms and Standards for Biodiversity Management Plans for Ecosystems (BMP-Es) published for implementation

• 100% Bioregional Plans received, reviewed and processed

• Regulations for the Vredefort• Dome World Heritage Site developed

8 tools developed and implemented

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Number of Ramsar sites with management plans developed and implemented in accordance with Ramsar Convention requirements

5 Management plans for Ramsar sites evaluated

iSimangaliso Wetland Park, (St Lucia, Lake Sibaya, Turtle beaches/ coral reefs of Tongaland , Kosi Bay) and

Ndumo Game Reserve

20 Management Plans for completed

Number of tools to prevent the introduction of, control and eradicate Alien and Invasive Species (AIS) which threatens ecosystems, habitats or species developed and implemented

National Strategy finalised Interventions for the National Strategyimplemented

Strategic Objective : Fair access and equitable sharing of benefits from biological resources promoted

System for transformation of the Biodiversity Sector developed and implemented

Draft Transformation frameworkDeveloped

20% implementation of the framework

Number of sustainable natural resource based projects implemented.

One project implemented

5 new projects implemented

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Strategic Objective : Promote and enhance livelihoods through access, fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of biological resources


Biodiversity sub-sector analyses undertaken and biodiversity sector transformation framework developed and implemented

Biodiversity sub-sector analysis undertaken and biodiversity sector transformation framework initiated

20% implementation of the biodiversity sector transformation framework

National Biodiversity Economy Development Strategy developed and implemented

Draft National Biodiversity Economy Development Strategy developed

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PROGRAMME 6: ENVIRONMENTAL

SECTOR PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS

Strategic Objective : Improved socio-economic benefits within the environmental sector Performance indicator Target 2013/14 Target 2017/18

Number of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) created 34 019 41 531 (192 496)*Number of work opportunities created 65 494 78 631 (368 738)*`

8 000 jobs in Waste Management

Percentage of targeted beneficiaries benefiting from projects under implementation

55% Women 55% Women 65% Youth 2% People with disabilities

55% Youth

2% People with DisabilitiesNumber of youths benefitting from the Youth Environmental Service

900 900

Number of overnight visitor and staff accommodation units established

75 172 (676)

Strategic Objective : Ecosystem services restored and maintained

Number of wetlands under rehabilitation 105 150 (640)*

Number of hectares of invasive alien plants treated/cleared

832 000 890 000 (434 9200)*

Area (ha) of land restored and rehabilitated 28 428 39 556 (167 673)*

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Strategic Objective : Ecosystem services restored and maintainedPerformance indicator Target 2013/14 Target 2017/18

Number of Kilometres of accessible coastline cleaned

2 113km 2 113km

Number of fires suppressed 2 000 2 000 fires (10 000)fires

Strategic Objective : Enhanced contribution of the environmental sector towards Sustainable development and transition to a green economyNumber of sustainable development, policies, plans& strategies researched, formulated, aligned, coordinated promoted and reviewed

4 x researched (NSSD2, green economy; SCP; green economy)

2 x formulated (green economy; SD research-evidence strategy)

2 x aligned (NSSD/NCCRP/ SCP; & NSSD/NGP/NDP)

• 5 x coordinated and supported (climate 3rd natcomm, biodiversity, waste, OC, AQM)

2 x Promoted through forums (RD&E; NSSD)

1 Review report draft

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Strategic Objective : Enhanced contribution of the environmental sector towards Sustainable development and transition to a green economy


Number of sustainable development implementation initiatives catalyzed/supported

1 x Green Fund fully operational (R 10 bn applications processed into project pipeline)

34 x projects supported & under implementation

11 x legacy projects coordinated

65 x implementation initiatives catalyzed / supported

Strategic Objective : Enhanced contribution of the environmental sector towards Sustainable development and transition to a green economy

Performance indicator Target 2013/14 Target 2017/18Number of instruments of the IEM [Regulatory and Authorisation] system (tools, standards, guidelines, regulations, best practice etc.) evaluated, adjusted, [and/or] developed and/or streamlined [interventions implemented]

2 x strategies drafted for Departmental consideration. 2 x legal instruments evaluated and adjusted for comment. 2 x standards drafted for comment. 1 x spatial tool finalized for gazetting and 1 x spatial tool under development. 2 x Sector guidelines gazetted for implementation and 2 x Sector guidelines under development.

7 IEM instruments evaluated, adjusted or developed annually

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PROGRAMME 7: CHEMICALS AND

WASTE MANAGEMENT

Strategic Objective : Less waste that is better managedPerformance indicator Target 2013/14 Target 2017/18

Waste management instruments developed and implemented

1. Waste Classification and Management Regulations

2. HCRW Management Regulations and Non- combustion Efficacy Standard developed

3. Norms and Standards for the operation of blending platforms

4. Norms and standards for composting organic waste

5. Norms and standards for remediation of contaminated land and soil quality

6. Regulations for industry Waste Management plans

7. Draft Amendment Bill8. ODS regulations finalised9. Amendment to the Waste

Management Activity List finalised

22 instruments developed/ under implementation: 1.Waste Classification & Management Regulations2.Declaration of HCR waste as priority waste3.HCRW Regulations4.Efficacy standards for non-burn HCRW treatment technologies5.Declaration of saline waste as priority waste6.Regulations for import and export of waste7.Norms & Standards for the operation of blending platforms 8.Municipal solid waste Tariff model 9.National organic waste composting strategy

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Waste management instruments developed and implemented (Continues…)

10. 4th Waste Khoro held11. SAWIS implemented nationally12. Input into the Waste Management Flagship Programme

10. Norms & standards for remediation of contaminated land and soil quality11. Contaminated Land Regulations 12. Waste Information Regulations13. Norms and Standards for Storage of waste14. Standards for extraction, flaring and recovery of landfill gas15. Standards for scrapping of motor vehicles16. Regulations for Industry Waste Management Plans17. Standards for assessment of waste for landfill disposal18. Standard for waste disposal to landfill19. Household hazardous waste management strategy20. National Waste Management Strategy (NWMS)21. Guideline for the development of Integrated Waste Management Plans (IWMPS)22. IWMP web portal Chemicals & Waste Research Strategy

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Percentage decrease of waste going to landfill

Set targets for waste tyres Status of Waste Pickers in SA established

Measureable increase from baseline for identified waste Streams

Percentage increase in hectares of land remediated

Reporting on households with basic waste collection

Measureable increase from baseline

Decrease in unlicensed waste disposal sites 15 Waste disposal site applications submitted to provinces

All surveyed (341) landfill sites licensed

Strategic Objective Impacts of chemicals better managedNumber of chemical management instruments developed and implemented

1. Regulations for Ozone Depleting Substances2. Regulations for phasing out of PCBs and PCB containing equipment3. Methyl bromide phase out plan

6 instruments developed1.Regulations for Ozone Depleting Substances2.Regulations for phasing out of PCBs and PCB containing equipment3.Methyl bromide phase out plan4.Update the National Plan for HCFC phase out.5. Update the National Implementation Plan for the Stockholm Convention6. Update the National Action Plan for Rotterdam Convention

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SERVICE DELIVERY STANDARDS

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

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PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATIONStrategic Objective :Equitable and sound corporate governance


Percentage of reported fraud and corruption allegations dealt with within timeframes

100% 100%

Strategic Objective :Improved access to informationPercentage of Presidential Hotline queries processed within time frames (within 3 working days)

100% 100%

Percentage of parliamentary questions /requests and requests from members of the public responded to within time frames

95% 95%

Strategic Objective : Improved compliance with environmental legislationPerformance indicator Target 2013/14 Target 2017/18

% of all DEA complaints and Incidents responded to through a compliance and/or enforcement action in accordance with the timeframe set in the referral protocol

90% 95%

Strategic Objective : Potential negative impacts of all significant developments prevented or managed% of environmental decisions processed within the prescribed time frames (provide not more than 400 applications are received per annum)

75% 79%

Strategic Objective : Effective Legal Support% of appeals finalised within the timeframes 85% 85%

% of litigation matters dealt with in terms of court rules or by agreement between litigating parties

95% 95%

Percentage compliance with the implementation of PAIA

95% 95%

PROGRAMME 2: LEGAL AUTHORISATIONS COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

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Strategic Objective :Improved compliance with environmental legislationPerformance indicator Target 2013/14 Target 2017/18

Percentage of applications for permits issued within timeframe ( Marine Research permits , Off-Road Vehicle permits , Dumping permits & permits for Activities within Marine Protected areas)

100% 100%

PROGRAMME 3: OCEANS AND COASTS

Strategic Objective : Biodiversity conserved, protected and threats mitigatedPercentage of applications for permits assessed and issued with prescribed timeframe (GMO,CITES, TOPS & BABS permits)

100% 100%

PROGRAMME 5: BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION

PROGRAMME 7: CHEMICALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENTStrategic Objective : Less waste that is better managedPercentage of Waste Licence applications finalised within legislated time frames (provided not more than 200 applications received)

95% 95%

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overview of dea strategic and annual performance plan (2013/14- 2017/18)

Documents

environmental programmes

environmental education

information management

waste management policies

air quality management

strategic leadership

coastal environment

awareness effective