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Picture courtesy:(SANBI) South Africa’s key Biodiversity areas now live on world data base.
(The Post News)- South Africa has made a breakthrough in conservation by designating 263 land-based areas as Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), which are now recognised globally through their inclusion in the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas (WDKBA).
This achievement showcases the country’s commitment to preserving its unique and valuable natural resources, further solidifying.
KBAs are areas identified as crucial for the conservation of species, ecosystems, and ecosystem services.
These sites are designated based on scientific criteria and are recognised globally as vital for maintaining biodiversity.
South Africa is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, many of which are found nowhere else in the world.
The country’s KBAs include iconic sites such as Table Mountain, the Cape Floral Kingdom, and the Kruger National Park.
The inclusion of South Africa’s KBAs on the WDKBA marks a significant achievement for the country’s conservation efforts.
The database is recognised globally as the authoritative source for information on KBAs, and South Africa’s listing will help raise awareness and support for the protection of these critical sites.
The South African government, in collaboration with conservation organisations and local communities, has been working tirelessly to identify and protect KBAs.
The listing on the WDKBA will help mobilise resources and support for the long-term conservation of these areas.
The recognition of South Africa’s KBAs on the global stage is a significant step forward for biodiversity conservation.
It demonstrates the country’s commitment to protecting its natural heritage and sets an example for other nations to follow.
The KBA Standard sets out criteria for the identification of sites contributing significantly to the global persistence of biodiversity.
South Africa is the first country in the world to complete a comprehensive national KBA assessment for all ecosystems and across multiple groups of species.
Preliminary results from the national KBA assessment have identified more than 540 KBAs in South Africa, which is roughly around 30% of South Africa’s mainland.
South Africa’s Key Biodiversity Areas are now officially recognised on the global stage, marking a major achievement for conservation efforts in the country.
This milestone will help raise awareness and support for the protection of these critical sites, ensuring the long-term conservation of South Africa’s unique and threatened species.
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So glad that the SA’s KBA is now recognised globally, this marks as a great achievement.
This is a fantastic achievement for South Africa and a significant step forward for biodiversity conservation worldwide.