South Africa’s rich biodiversity faces numerous threats, including habitat loss through human activities such as agriculture, urbanisation and resource extraction, leading to the extinction of plant and animal species.yesterday emphasised the pivotal role of previously disadvantaged individuals and rural communities in harnessing the benefits of the biodiversity economy.
Ramaphosa has emphasised job creation as a cornerstone of efforts to transform South Africa’s biodiversity economy, amid increasing global emphasis on sustainability.He also shed light on the groundbreaking benefits sharing agreement between the South African Rooibos Industry and indigenous communities, demonstrating a commitment to ensuring that communities directly benefit from the commercialisation of natural resources.
Ramaphosa also stressed the vital role of the biodiversity economy in generating sustainable livelihoods – both in rural and urban areas.