Factsheet: National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (NEM:BA)

South Africa’s draft National Norms and Standards for the recognition of Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs)

The draft Norms and Standards for Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) explain how certain areas outside formal protected areas can now be recognised for conserving biodiversity. They are issued under section 9 of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (NEM:BA).

This factsheet answers some frequently asked questions aim to guide communities, land users, and grassroots partners on the draft National Norms and Standards for the recognition of Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs).  

To access the Draft National Norms and Standards for the Recognition of other Effective Area Based Conservation Measures CLICK HERE.

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