. Systems to standardise trade and utilisation of threatened, protected or commercial species established: Regulations are developed for the Draft Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES). The final draft document for Hunting Norms and Standards developed. A database/register was developed and the register of bio-prospecting applications received. . Measures to manage threats to biodiversity developed: A draft status quo report on National Biodiversity Framework implementation completed. The Draft Cycad Biodiversity Management Plan developed and the final draft of the Alien Invasive Species Regulations was recommended for publication. . Conservation estate expansion to ensure ecosystem representivity and viability: The national expansion plan approved and funds transferred to South African National Parks (SANParks). Three suitable grassland areas were identified. . Three (3) additional World Heritage Sites (WHS) proclaimed. The Cape Flora Region Protected Areas and Mapungubwe World Heritage Sites proclaimed. The Draft Gazette Notice for Vredefort initiated. . The final Vhembe Biosphere Reserve nomination proposal submitted to United Nations Education and Scientific Commission (UNESCO). . Protected Areas Performance Management: National process on performance management system was presented with recommendations and approved. Request extended to Robben Island management authority to submit Integrated Management Plan (IMP) through Department of Arts and Culture. Workshops were held with stakeholders to review Vredefort Dome to draft IMPs. A meeting was held with iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority to review and provide comments on the draft iSimangaliso Wetland Park IMP. . Research to support conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity facilitated: The Biosafety Research programme is not yet complete. However, the biosafety research strategy has been prepared. Ongoing consultations took place with the National Research Foundation (NRF) to assist with the development of the Biosafety Research Strategy to form part of the Biodiversity Research Strategy being developed by the Department of Science and Technology. A draft guide to funding a Centre of Excellence for Biosafety has been developed. . The draft work plan for elephant management submitted by South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) was submitted for consideration. . Levels of professional regulation and/or co-regulation for practitioners in the environmental sector: A strategy toward co- regulation of recreational off- road driving and a business plan for implementation has been completed. The draft qualification for Environmental Authorisation Professional Standards (EAPS) gazetted for public comment. The task team had a final meeting to incorporate comments received for final submission for registration by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in terms of the National Qualifications Framework. . Environmental sector skills development for non-DEAT officials: Adverts to recruit 50 learners and call for proposals placed in national papers. All 7 host employers completed the shortlisting process to identify potential learners. . 4 364 learners have visited parks as part of programmes to enhance biodiversity appreciation. . Programmes to advance vulnerable communities developed: The draft national co-management framework for protected areas was finalised. This was presented to the DEAT/Department of Land Affairs task team, provinces and People and Parks Steering Committee. The proposed calculation for lease option was completed. . The draft post- land settlement support framework has been developed: The cabinet memorandum on the settlement of land claims against national protected areas has been completed. The cabinet memorandum has been approved for settlement of claims of Kruger National Park. . The Community Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM), Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) implementation plan finalised. There is a provision for provinces to report on progress against implementation of the plan. . Sector transformation framework developed for the Black Economic Enterprise Charter for the hunting sector: The transformation task team was established under the Wildlife Forum and it met and drafted the Terms of Reference.