Biopolicy, Volume 2, Paper 8 (PY97008) 1997
Online Journal - URL: http://www.bdt.org.br/bioline/py
Biodiversity policy in South Africa: finding new values and shifting
paradigms
Saliem Fakir^1
Received June 6th 1997
Revision accepted July 1997
Published August 1997
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INTRODUCTION
The ushering in of the new democracy in South Africa has provided a window
of opportunity for democratic policy-making based on meaningful
consultation and public participation. Policy formulation underway is
increasingly engaging complex and rigorous public participation. This
evolving process is providing an invaluable space and meeting ground for
the sharing of values between the different peoples of South Africa.
This paper discusses some of the innovative environmental policy
developments in South Africa that have evolved as a result of the unfolding
Biological Diversity policy process. The impact of the Convention on
Biological Diversity on policy making procedures may well form a
trend-setting example for the future.
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