1. MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING BILL, [B9B-2017]
BEFORE THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON LAND & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
2018

2. BACKGROUND - OCEAN POLICY
Gaps lead to development of Oceans Policy
Explored domestic legislation and international approaches and instruments – SA not far behind developed counties who had recently developed Oceans policies (e.g. UK and USA)
Following from the pressures and priorities identified in the Ocean Policy,
The Ocean Policy presented to cabinet on the 04 December 2013:
“Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, supported by key Ministries and National Planning Commission, develop an integrated approach to ocean governance including management plans for ocean areas, environmental variables, conflicts scenarios, and trade offs as recommended in White Paper on NEMO”;
Endorsed at Operation Phakisa in July 2014

3. South Africa has more ocean space than land, and our ocean jurisdiction will increase should the extended continental shelf claim be successful
Land Size:
1.2 mil km2
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Size:
1.5 mil km2
South Africa’s coastline is approximately km
South Africa’s ocean territory is greater than its land territory. The current extent of South Africa’s Exclusive Economic Zone is approximately km².
South Africa has lodged further claims under UNCLOS to extend its jurisdiction to certain parts of the continental shelf. If these claims are approved they will add an additional km² to South Africa’s mainland Exclusive Economic Zone and km² to the Exclusive Economic Zone surrounding the Prince Edward Island Group.
South Africa is responsible for managing an oceans space that is greater than the land territory
Extended continental shelf claim will double the size of the ocean geographic extent – 1.87 mil km2
Legend
Land Mass
EEZ
Extended Continental Shelf Claim

4. MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING
Problem

5. MSP BILL PURPOSE
From Single-sector planning and permitting to integrated coordinated planning and permitting
All Departments consult sectors gather information - around the table to plan how to work together in the ocean

6. OCEANS ARE NOT HOMOGENOUS
Some Areas Are More
Ecologically (environmentally) Important
than Others
• Areas of High Biodiversity
• Areas of High Productivity
• Spawning Areas
• Nursery Areas
• Migration Corridors and
Stopover Points

7. Economically Important than Others
Some Areas are More
Economically Important
than Others
• Oil & Gas Deposits
• Sand & Gravel Deposits
• Fishing Grounds
• Transportation Routes
• Areas of Sustained Winds
• Areas of Sustained Waves

8. Importance of Marine Spatial Planning(MSP) for South Africa
Currently there is no overall system to guide the development, implementation, monitoring and refinement of National & Regional (Sub-National) Marine Spatial Planning Frameworks and Sub Regional Marine Spatial Management Plans in South Africa, potentially leading to conflict, unsustainable use of ocean resources and failing to capitalise on development opportunities

9. 2006 – oil & gas lease areas 20%

10. Fishing in South Africa
Approximately 800,000 tonnes of marine organisms are harvested annually
Approximately 300 species are targeted
In addition a further 300 species are directly impacted as bycatch
Broader ecosystem disturbance affects many more

11. Current Cross Sectoral Usage (98%)
Without sufficient protection within MPAs, degradation of ocean resources will rapidly occur. Replacement of lost natural services carries a high economic and social cost
A network of MPAs is a key component of Marine Spatial Planning that can unlock economic opportunities by creating certainty, streamlining permit processes for industry and managing conflict
A network of MPAs creates a significant number of jobs within marine industries, sustaining livelihoods, food security and tourism
A network of MPAs is important to increase ecosystem resilience, maintain genetic biodiversity and our ability to cope with and adapt to change
A network of MPAs allows access to new markets through eco-certification (e.g. green fisheries certification which enhances exportability)
A network of MPAs aligns with international and national development and protection plans and targets (CBD, NPAES)
A network of MPAs is a practical and cost effective management tool
Existing MPA Network
– minimal coverage (0.42%)
Average Protection of EEZ in developing countries = 5.8%
Current Cross Sectoral Usage (98%)
Heat Map

12. Protect habitats and species
Exclude activities that destroy habitats
Reduced fishing and no-take areas to protect species
No high risk activities – mining specifically excluded

13. Forvaltningsplan Nordsjøen og Skagerrak
Example - Case study North Sea – Skagerrak Map tool/Marine spatial planning
Particularly valuable and vulnerable areas
Oil and gas
Sea transport, traffic separation
Offshore wind areas
Fisheries
26. april 2013
Forvaltningsplan Nordsjøen og Skagerrak

14. HOW MSP WILL WORK
Departments – DOD, DOE, DEA, DAFF, DMR, DPME, DST, DOTEL, DOTOU, DOT, DRDLA + experts
sector information –
status quo,
Stakeholder interests and consultation (including any community interests)
plans projections etc.
National Working Group prepares draft area plans in stages
West Coast,
East Coast,
South East Coast; and
Prince Edward Islands
Consultation throughout process – government, industry , civil society

15. PROCESS FLOW FOR MSP KNOWLEDGE/INFO BASE
All available sector information/ data > sector plans
MSP FRAMEWORK
Broad Objectives and principles for MSP
MARINE AREA PLANS
Maps, spatial & temporal data - smaller planning units – West East South East and PEI

16. NATIONAL WORKING GROUP MINISTERS MSP COMMITTEE
DPTS= DOD, DOE, DEA, DAFF, DMR, DPME, DST, DOTEL, DOTOU, DOT, DRDLA + experts
recommend
DG MSP COMMITTEE
SAME DPTS
recommend
MINISTERS MSP COMMITTEE
SAME DPTS
Final decision 

17. INTERACTION WITH SECTOR LAWS
MSP - BROAD PLANNING PRIORITIES -
Individual sector Departments implement their own laws – in line with broad MSP Planning priorities, e.g. no MPAs in area prioritized for another conflicting use (like mining)
No authorisations, permits, enforcement happens at planning level – just planning and coordination

18. THANK YOU