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While eThekwini Municipality has made progress in advancing these biodiversity goals, it still faces challenges, particularly due to urban development pressures. However, steady progress has been made, especially in expanding protected areas and fostering community- based conservation efforts. These actions contribute to GBF Target 1. Although the municipality is behind on some aspects of the GBF timeline, there are clear signs that it is moving in the right direction, particularly in its efforts to enhance the protection of critical biodiversity areas.
[6] Engel, K. (30 July 2024). SA passes halfway mark of goals to conserve 30% of its land, water, and seas by 2030. Daily Maverick. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/ article/2024-07-30-sa-passes-halfway-mark- of-goals-to-conserve-30-of-its-land-waters- and-seas-by-2030/
[7] Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), 2022
* There was a reporting error on these figures in the 2022/23 report.
“To ensure sustainable development eThekwini Municipality’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP), regional Spatial Development Plans and Municipal Land Use Management Schemes has adopted D’MOSS as a controlled development layer.”
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