High-Level Panel of Experts Review on Elephant, Lion, Leopard, and Rhinoceros Management

 
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Presentation to the virtual meeting of the 
Portfolio Committee on
Environment, Forestry And Fisheries, Tuesday, 3 November 2020
 
1
 
Purpose
 
The purpose of this presentation is to provide the requested briefing on the
work of the Minister’s High-level Panel of Experts for the Review of
Policies, Legislation and Practices on Matters of Elephant, Lion, Leopard
and Rhinoceros Management, Breeding, Hunting, Trade and Handling.
 
2
 
Briefing Overview
 
Background;
Mandate;
The High-Level Panel’s Scope of Work / Terms of Reference
The Panel’s current work; and planned activities
The finalisation of the Panel’s work.
 
3
 
Background
 
Despite South Africa’s excellent reputation as a global leader in
conservation, especially in respect of iconic species like elephant, lion,
leopard and rhinoceros, there is still a 
significant level of public concern
around the policies, legislation and practices associated with these species,
especially in terms of 
animal welfare and wellbeing
.
On 10 October 2019, the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries,
Minister Barbara Creecy, 
established an Advisory Committee 
(the ‘High-
Level Panel’ or HLP) to look into these concerns, among others, through a
Notice in the 
Gazette.
The High Level Panel was appointed in terms of S.3A of the National
Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998, NEMA).
 
4
 
Mandate
 
The mandate of the High-Level Panel is the –
 
Review of Policies, Legislation and Practices on Matters
Related to  the Management, Breeding, Hunting, Trade and
Handling of Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhinoceros
 
5
 
The High-Level Panel’s Scope of Work / Terms of
Reference
 
6
 
Terms of Reference identified Key Actors
 
7
 
The work of the High-Level Panel to date
 
Initiation
The High-Level Panel started its work by way of a two-day Induction
Workshop and Inaugural Meeting held on 28 and 29 November 2019
Thematic sub-committees 
– In order to ensure a common understanding of the
High-Level Panel’s thematic areas and cross-cutting issues, High-Level Panel
members divided themselves into sub-committees looking at –
Constitutional framework
Legislation and mandates
Land-use and the South African wildlife model
Transformation in the sector
Education and capacity building
International position
Animal welfare
 
8
 
The work of the High-Level Panel to date (Cont.)
 
Public sector consultations 
– from November 2019 to June 2020, the High-Level
Panel consulted the following organisations in pre-lockdown workshops and
meetings, and virtual meetings thereafter –
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD)
Department of Tourism
Department: Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the ‘Hawks’)
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)
Provincial Departments and Conservation authorities involved with the 5 species
South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
South African National Parks (SANParks)
State Attorney Services
The Scientific Authority of South Africa
The South African Revenue Service (SARS)
 
9
 
The work of the High-Level Panel to date (Cont.)
 
The initiation of public stakeholder engagements
 
– on 27 March 2020, through
notices in the Gazette and newspapers (
the Star (2 April) and City Press (5 April))
,
the Panel initiated the broader public engagement process by inviting the public
to submit 
written submissions, scientific information, socio-economic information
or any other relevant information
.
 Over 70 individual submissions were made -
 
Adv Ramola Naidoo (Dr)
African Wildlife Services/Safaris
Anonymous/Safari
Beauty Without Cruelty SA
Blaauwkrantz Farm, EC
Black Rock Rhino Conservation
Blood Lions
Born Free Foundation
Brian Boswell
Charan Saunders
The Confederation of Hunting
Associations in South Africa
Christina Hiller
International Council for Game and
Wildlife Conservation
Claudiushoop Wildsplaas
COX Attorney
Custodians of Professional Hunting
and Conservation
 
Daryn Hiltunen
Dave Balfour
Dr SCJ Joubert
Elephant Specialist Advisory Group
of South Africa
EMS Foundation
Endangered Wildlife Trust
Environmental Investigation
Agency
Game Ranging Collective
Global White Lion Protection Trust
Graeme Siebert
Humane Society
Ian Rushworth
International Wildlife Bond
International Union for the
Conservation of Nature
Javelin Capital
 
 
Jensen Safari
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Kube Yini Private Game Reserve
Lord Ashcroft
Makuya Traditional Council
Manya Gittel
Ms Carla van der Vyver
National Wool Growers'
Association  - Predator
Management Forum
Padua University, Italy: School of
Veterinary Medicine
Panthera
Professional Hunters Association of
South Africa
Piet Warren
Pongola Nature Reserve
Private Rhino Owners Association
 
Rance Rural Development (Pty) Ltd
SA Hunters and Game
Conservation Association
SA Black Hunters and Sports
Shooting Association
​The South African Institute for
Advanced Constitutional, Public,
Human Rights and International
Law
Sandra Linde Taxidermy
Silent Valley Game Breeders
South African Predator Breeders
Association
Thaba Tholo
The Fremar Lodge and Zoo Facility
The True Green Alliance
TRAFFIC
Trollope Brothers
 
Ukutula Lodge and Game Reserve
University of Johannesburg
University of North West
University of the Free State
Voice4Lions
We Are All Mammals
Wildlife & Environment Society of
South Africa
 and  
National
Association of
Conservancies/Stewardship South
Africa
Wildlife ACT Fund Trust
Wildlife Ranching SA
World Wildlife Fund - Namibia
World Wildlife Fund - South Africa
 
10
 
 
11
 
The work of the High-Level Panel to date (Cont.)
 
Historical review 
– the Panel has familiarized itself with 
the historical background
leading up to, and informing, its work in order to ensure a more solid
understanding of the status quo –
 
The Constitution, 1996
The 1997 Draft Biodiversity and
Sustainable Use Policy
The 1998 Environmental
Management Policy
The National Environmental
Management Act (Act 107 of
1998)
The National Environmental
Management: Protected Areas
Act (Act 57 of 2003)
 
The National Environmental
Management: Biodiversity Act,
2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)
The 2005 Panel of Experts on
Professional and Recreational
Hunting
The 2006 Elephant Science Round
Tables
The 2012 Rhino Issues
Management (RIM) process
 
The 2014 Committee of Inquiry
into the trade in rhino horn
The 2016 Rhino Lab
The 2018 Report on Intensive and
Selective Game Breeding
The 2018 Parliamentary
colloquium on captive lion
breeding for hunting and lion
bone trade
 
12
 
The Panel’s current work
 
Public consultation 
– following the written submission from the general public,
the Panel is now in the process of having ‘live’ engagements with stakeholders
within the COVID-19 constraints.
The following initial consultations have been concluded –
Consultation 1. Wildlife Industry – 29 September 2020;
Consultation 2. Conservation NGOs and Individuals – 2 October 2020;
Consultation 3. Welfare and Advocacy Groups – 6 October 2020;
Consultation 4. Eco-tourism Groups – 7 October 2020;
Consultation 5. Tourism Business Associations – 13 October 2020
Consultation 6. 
National House of Traditional Leaders – 21 October 2020
Consultation 7. People and Parks National Committee – 29 October 2020
Consultation 8. Associations of Traditional Healers – 29 October 2020
 
13
 
The Panel’s current work
 
Forthcoming stakeholder engagements 
include –
Community structures in KZN associated with Hluhluwe/Mfolozi Reserve, Tembe
Elephant Park, iSimangaliso World Heritage Site  (Ezemvelo KZN and iSimangaliso to
facilitate though existing park forums)
Community structures on the Western Boundary of Kruger Park (Limpopo) (Existing
Forums convened by SANParks, Trans-frontier Conservation Areas (TFCA) and the
Limpopo 
Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET)
Community structures on the Western Boundary of Kruger Park (Mpumalanga)
(Forums convened by SANParks, TFCA and the 
Mpumalanga Tourism
and Parks Agency
)
Community structures around Addo Elephant Park in Eastern Cape. (Forum
Convened by SANParks.)
Community structures in North West associated with Pilanesberg, Madikwe and
Borakalalo Reserves (Existing Forums)
 
14
 
The finalisation of the Panel’s work
 
The Panel will 
complete its consultation 
processes by mid-November
The Panel will have a set of meetings to 
finalize a set of
recommendations
 in the third week of November
The report of the Panel with 
recommendations will be tabled to the
Minister
 of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment by 30 November
2020
 
15
 
Thank You for your kind
attention
 
16
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South Africa's High-Level Panel of Experts is tasked with reviewing policies, legislation, and practices related to the management, breeding, hunting, trade, and handling of iconic species like elephants, lions, leopards, and rhinoceros. Despite the country's conservation reputation, concerns around animal welfare persist, leading to the establishment of the Advisory Committee by Minister Barbara Creecy. The Panel's mandate includes evaluating interventions for species protection and community empowerment.


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  1. The High The High- -Level Panel Level Panel A briefing on work of the High-level Panel of Experts for the Review of Policies, Legislation and Practices on Matters of Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhinoceros Management, Breeding, Hunting, Trade and Handling Presentation to the virtual meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Environment, Forestry And Fisheries, Tuesday, 3 November 2020 THE HIGH-LEVEL PANEL OF EXPERTS FOR THE REVIEW OF POLICIES, LEGISLATION AND PRACTICES ON MATTERS OF ELEPHANT, LION, LEOPARD AND RHINOCEROS MANAGEMENT, BREEDING, HUNTING, TRADE AND HANDLING th 1

  2. Purpose The purpose of this presentation is to provide the requested briefing on the work of the Minister s High-level Panel of Experts for the Review of Policies, Legislation and Practices on Matters of Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhinoceros Management, Breeding, Hunting, Trade and Handling. 2

  3. Briefing Overview Background; Mandate; The High-Level Panel s Scope of Work / Terms of Reference The Panel s current work; and planned activities The finalisation of the Panel s work. 3

  4. Background Despite South Africa s excellent reputation as a global leader in conservation, especially in respect of iconic species like elephant, lion, leopard and rhinoceros, there is still a significant level of public concern around the policies, legislation and practices associated with these species, especially in terms of animal welfare and wellbeing. On 10 October 2019, the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Minister Barbara Creecy, established an Advisory Committee (the High- Level Panel or HLP) to look into these concerns, among others, through a Notice in the Gazette. The High Level Panel was appointed in terms of S.3A of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998, NEMA). 4

  5. Mandate The mandate of the High-Level Panel is the Review of Policies, Legislation and Practices on Matters Related to the Management, Breeding, Hunting, Trade and Handling of Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhinoceros 5

  6. The High-Level Panels Scope of Work / Terms of Reference SPECIES 3 ELEPHANTS BLACK & WHITE RHINOCEROS SPECIES 5 LIONS SPECIES 1+2 SPECIES 4 LEOPARDS Key Species-related Issues: 5 Key Interventions for Rhino Enforcement Community Empowerment Demand Management Management of Rhino Populations Responsive Legislation Evaluate Outcomes of COI (Committee of Inquiry) & make recommendations Assess and Provide Policy positions and Operational guidelines Keeping of Rhinoceros in captivity Hunting of Rhino Population Management Trade in Rhino and Rhino horn Management of Stockpiles Impact and Benefits Handling & Wellbeing Key Species-related Issues: Key Species-related Issues: Key Species-related Issues: Assess and Provide Policy positions and Operational guidelines Keeping of elephants in captivity Hunting of Elephants Population Management Trade in elephant ivory Ivory Stockpiling Management of stockpiles Impact and benefits Handling & Well-being Assess and Provide Policy positions and Operational guidelines Hunting of Leopards Trade in Leopard skins Demand Management Impact and benefits Assess and Provide Policy positions and Operational guidelines Breeding of lions in captivity Hunting of captive bred lions Trade in lion bones and Leopard skins Stockpiling Management of stockpiles Impact and benefits Handling and Well-being Colloquium outcomes Review: Existing Policies, Legislation, Practices Focus Areas: Handling & Management, Breeding, Hunting, Trade 6

  7. Terms of Reference identified Key Actors Government/Regulators/ Conservation Agencies (National & Provincial) International, Regional, Sub- regional Communities adjacent to Big 5 Protected Areas Industry, Game Ranchers, Hunting Associations NGOs Animal Welfare & Rights Groups Media 7

  8. The work of the High-Level Panel to date Initiation The High-Level Panel started its work by way of a two-day Induction Workshop and Inaugural Meeting held on 28 and 29 November 2019 Thematic sub-committees In order to ensure a common understanding of the High-Level Panel s thematic areas and cross-cutting issues, High-Level Panel members divided themselves into sub-committees looking at Constitutional framework Legislation and mandates Land-use and the South African wildlife model Transformation in the sector Education and capacity building International position Animal welfare 8

  9. The work of the High-Level Panel to date (Cont.) Public sector consultations from November 2019 to June 2020, the High-Level Panel consulted the following organisations in pre-lockdown workshops and meetings, and virtual meetings thereafter Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) Department of Tourism Department: Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks ) National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Provincial Departments and Conservation authorities involved with the 5 species South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) South African National Parks (SANParks) State Attorney Services The Scientific Authority of South Africa The South African Revenue Service (SARS) 9

  10. The work of the High-Level Panel to date (Cont.) The initiation of public stakeholder engagements on 27 March 2020, through notices in the Gazette and newspapers (the Star (2 April) and City Press (5 April)), the Panel initiated the broader public engagement process by inviting the public to submit written submissions, scientific information, socio-economic information or any other relevant information. Over 70 individual submissions were made - Rance Rural Development (Pty) Ltd SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association SA Black Hunters and Sports Shooting Association The South African Institute for Advanced Constitutional, Public, Human Rights and International Law Sandra Linde Taxidermy Silent Valley Game Breeders South African Predator Breeders Association Thaba Tholo The Fremar Lodge and Zoo Facility The True Green Alliance TRAFFIC Trollope Brothers Ukutula Lodge and Game Reserve University of Johannesburg University of North West University of the Free State Voice4Lions We Are All Mammals Wildlife & Environment Society of South Africa and National Association of Conservancies/Stewardship South Africa Wildlife ACT Fund Trust Wildlife Ranching SA World Wildlife Fund - Namibia World Wildlife Fund - South Africa Jensen Safari John Jay College of Criminal Justice Kube Yini Private Game Reserve Lord Ashcroft Makuya Traditional Council Manya Gittel Ms Carla van der Vyver National Wool Growers' Association - Predator Management Forum Padua University, Italy: School of Veterinary Medicine Panthera Professional Hunters Association of South Africa Piet Warren Pongola Nature Reserve Private Rhino Owners Association Adv Ramola Naidoo (Dr) African Wildlife Services/Safaris Anonymous/Safari Beauty Without Cruelty SA Blaauwkrantz Farm, EC Black Rock Rhino Conservation Blood Lions Born Free Foundation Brian Boswell Charan Saunders The Confederation of Hunting Associations in South Africa Christina Hiller International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation Claudiushoop Wildsplaas COX Attorney Custodians of Professional Hunting and Conservation Daryn Hiltunen Dave Balfour Dr SCJ Joubert Elephant Specialist Advisory Group of South Africa EMS Foundation Endangered Wildlife Trust Environmental Investigation Agency Game Ranging Collective Global White Lion Protection Trust Graeme Siebert Humane Society Ian Rushworth International Wildlife Bond International Union for the Conservation of Nature Javelin Capital 10

  11. PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED BY CLOSING DATE OF 15 JUNE 2020 DETAILED SUB-CATEGORIES 2% Research Institute (local) University (international) 3% 2% 16% University (local) 8% Communities wishing to benefit from wildlife Hunting farm 5% Game Breeder 8% Nature Reserve 10% 2% Lawyer Consultant 5% Zoo 3% Other Eco-tourism 3% Game farmers (non-intensive) 8% Hunt outfitters 2% Game Breeders (intensive) 5% 7% 2% Hunting Association 3% 2% Livestock farmers 2% Other 2% Animal Welfare 2% Environment (broad-based) Animal Rights Conservation 11

  12. The work of the High-Level Panel to date (Cont.) Historical review the Panel has familiarized itself with the historical background leading up to, and informing, its work in order to ensure a more solid understanding of the status quo The Constitution, 1996 The 1997 Draft Biodiversity and Sustainable Use Policy The 1998 Environmental Management Policy The National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) The National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (Act 57 of 2003) The National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) The 2005 Panel of Experts on Professional and Recreational Hunting The 2006 Elephant Science Round Tables The 2012 Rhino Issues Management (RIM) process The 2014 Committee of Inquiry into the trade in rhino horn The 2016 Rhino Lab The 2018 Report on Intensive and Selective Game Breeding The 2018 Parliamentary colloquium on captive lion breeding for hunting and lion bone trade 12

  13. The Panels current work Public consultation following the written submission from the general public, the Panel is now in the process of having live engagements with stakeholders within the COVID-19 constraints. The following initial consultations have been concluded Consultation 1. Wildlife Industry 29 September 2020; Consultation 2. Conservation NGOs and Individuals 2 October 2020; Consultation 3. Welfare and Advocacy Groups 6 October 2020; Consultation 4. Eco-tourism Groups 7 October 2020; Consultation 5. Tourism Business Associations 13 October 2020 Consultation 6. National House of Traditional Leaders 21 October 2020 Consultation 7. People and Parks National Committee 29 October 2020 Consultation 8. Associations of Traditional Healers 29 October 2020 13

  14. The Panels current work Forthcoming stakeholder engagements include Community structures in KZN associated with Hluhluwe/Mfolozi Reserve, Tembe Elephant Park, iSimangaliso World Heritage Site (Ezemvelo KZN and iSimangaliso to facilitate though existing park forums) Community structures on the Western Boundary of Kruger Park (Limpopo) (Existing Forums convened by SANParks, Trans-frontier Conservation Areas (TFCA) and the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) Community structures on the Western Boundary of Kruger Park (Mpumalanga) (Forums convened by SANParks, TFCA and the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency) Community structures around Addo Elephant Park in Eastern Cape. (Forum Convened by SANParks.) Community structures in North West associated with Pilanesberg, Madikwe and Borakalalo Reserves (Existing Forums) 14

  15. The finalisation of the Panels work The Panel will complete its consultation processes by mid-November The Panel will have a set of meetings to finalize a set of recommendations in the third week of November The report of the Panel with recommendations will be tabled to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment by 30 November 2020 15

  16. Thank You for your kind attention 16

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