 The C.A.P.E. programme seeks to conserve and restore the biodiversity of the Cape Floristic Region and adjacent marine environment, while delivering significant benefits to the people of the region.
This involves building a biodiversity economy in which conservation and biodiversity-compatible activities are key components of local economic development.
Building a biodiversity economy involves promoting: - economic activity that uses biodiversity in a sustainable way e.g. sustainable harvesting of wild flowers like proteas
- the creation of jobs and opportunities for small business development in previously disadvantaged communities e.g. in fynbos horticulture and biodiversity-friendly tourism
- sustainable agriculture, fisheries and animal husbandry and the conservation of habitats through stewardship by landowners
- land uses that are compatible with biodiversity e.g. some kinds of ecotourism and game ranching
- an understanding of the value of the region's biodiversity to sustaining livelihoods and jobs, and to human health and safety through providing ecosystem services.
Find out about two major areas of the C.A.P.E. partnership's work that contribute to building a biodiversity economy:
key resources
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Factsheet 4: Biodiversity as a Resource for Adapting to Climate Change (377.06kb) |
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Factsheet 3: Biodiversity as a Resource for Delivering Water (446.11kb) |
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Factsheet 2: Biodiversity as a Resource for Food Security (461.43kb) |
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Factsheet 1: Biodiversity as a Resource for Creating Jobs (355.3kb) |
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Making the Case for the Environment to Government (2650.5kb) |
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