our strategy

The original C.A.P.E. strategy, published in 2000 as the Cape Action Plan for the Environment is a systematic plan to conserve the biodiversity of the Cape Floristic Region and the adjacent marine environment for the benefit of all its people. The strategy was agreed on through a consultative process. Government and civil society partners signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing themselves to implementing the strategy. Over time, the goal and strategic objectives have been further developed.

The goal of the C.A.P.E. partnership programme:

By the year 2020, the cooperation of capable institutions ensures that the biodiversity of the CFR is conserved, sustainably utilised and effectively managed, delivering significant benefits to the people of the region in a way that is embraced by local communities, endorsed by government and recognised internationally.

The strategic objectives of C.A.P.E.:

• SO1: An adequate and representative protected area network (incorporating terrestrial, freshwater and marine priorities) is secured and effectively managed.
  SO2: Wise development, regulation and use of natural resources safeguards biodiversity.
• SO3: Integrated and coordinated management of aquatic and terrestrial natural resources ensures ecosystem integrity, resilience and functionality.
• SO4: The sustainable use of biodiversity resources in the CFR delivers socio-economic benefits for local communities, and particularly marginalised groups.
• SO5*: The required enabling environment (including institutional and professional capacity, policy and legal framework, strategic and operational alignment, and stakeholder support) is established and sustained.
• SO6*: An established managed network for learning and research underpins the programme and informs policy, planning and practice.

*Note: SO5 and SO6 are enablers for SO1-4

A draft Monitoring and Evaluation framework for the C.A.P.E. programme, based on these objectives, is available for comment.