Voluntary Sustainability Standards Workshop

In South Africa, the biodiversity economy is a significant contributor to the country's economy and plays a crucial role in biodiversity conservation efforts. Aside from South Africa’s leading efforts in conservation and sustainable use through policy and legislation, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has also been exploring the development of VSS mechanisms which aims to establish a public-private partnership model for effectively implementing sustainability standards across biodiversity value chains. The mechanism would serve as a national means for further promoting sustainable practices and aligning with existing voluntary standards.