Status for MSP in South Africa

Introduction	Significance of MSP	Marine planning areas and marine area plans	Structures responsible for MSP	Status of MSP	Participation of stakeholders	Key documents and reports

Status of MSP in South Africa

Figure 2: The phases of the MSP planning cycle.
 

The process of MSP in South Africa has so far entailed the following key steps:

The Marine Spatial Planning Act, 2018 (Act No. 16 of 2018) provides the legal basis for MSP in South Africa.

The National Framework on Marine Spatial Planning in South Africa provides guidance on MSP on the national level. It specifies the objectives of MSP and outlines the process. 

• Link to draft Spatial Management System download (to be included into the revised National Framework)

The National Data and Information Report (NDIR, 2021) for MSP provides the evidence base and knowledge collated by the National Working Group. It collects the spatial layers that are needed to embark on spatial planning.

The NWG is currently busy identifying the spatial priorities and claims of each sector and marine activity. On this basis, integrated marine area plans will be drafted.

For more information please contact:

MSP Secretariat
Ocean Conservation Strategies
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Email: msp@environment.gov.za
Address: 1 East Pier Road, East Pier Building, Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001

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