As part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen the management of our biodiversity, we will present the National Biodiversity Assessment report later this year, as part of International Day for Biological Diversity. This is a comprehensive technical assessment report of South Africa's biodiversity and ecosystems, across terrestrial, freshwater, estuarine and marine environments. The assessment has an emphasis on spatial biodiversity information, including species and ecosystems, and lays the foundation for the effective management of biodiversity and the monitoring of our progress against national and global targets.