1.
BOTSWANA - PROGRESS AND
CHALLENGES

2.
Processes influenced
• Vision 2036 (sustainable environment chapter
included)
• NDP 11 (activities from NBSAP and other plans that
promote BD conservation included)
• District Development Plan (Tutume and Lethakane
Sub Districts)
• Urban Development Plans (Francistown)
• Development of the NSSD (ensures SD across
sectors)

3.
Change achieved/Expected
• Expect increased BD financing in the next NDP; and
Private sector financing
• Increased policy reviews with the view to include
BD Conservation
• EMA
• EA Act
• Increase in stakeholder involvement in BD
management
• Increased position of BD in the Economy.

4.
Lessons
about
successful
mainstreami
ng
• Importance of continuous stakeholder engagement
• Appropriate tools for specific sectors
• Ensure that the value for mainstreaming is clear and
easy to understand
• Need for harmonisation of legislation & policies
• Mainstreaming needs a Champion

5.
Challenges to be addressed
• NSSD
• Need to ensure that BD takes prominence in the
Building Blocks process of the NSSD
• A Demonstration Project on mainstreaming at the
local level, which can be replicated nationwide
• Capacity building/training on mainstreaming on
key sectors especially at District levels.
• Establishment of strong linkages of biodiversity
with other development processes.

6.
Thank
you…