National Protected Area Expansion Strategy for South Africa 2016. Country/Territory South Africa Document type Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Climate change Sustainable development Sustainable use Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Policy/planning Protected area Protection of habitats Governance Financing Fiscal and market measures Risk assessment/management Protection of environment Protection of species Geographical area Africa, AFRICA FAO, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This National Protected Area Expansion Strategy (NPAES) 2016 presents a 20-year strategy for the expansion of protected areas in South Africa. This Document represents the first full revision of the NPAES 2008, and the updated strategy for the 5-years 2016 – 2020. The goal of the NPAES is to achieve cost effective protected area expansion for improved ecosystem representation, ecological sustainability and resilience to climate change. It sets protected area targets, maps priority areas for protected area expansion, and makes recommendations on mechanisms to achieve this. Full text English Website www.environment.gov.za