WAPFSA is in agreement with Dr Dave Gaynor, an outspoken expert appointed to the Joint Task Team: “It is a serious shortcoming that the City of Cape Town is committing the vast majority of funds to this programme and being the public front for action undertaken by the programme. The principal mandate to protect biodiversity and wildlife health sits squarely with SANParks and CapeNature — institutions established precisely for this purpose. Expecting a municipality with broad social obligations (housing, welfare, services) to shoulder the primary financial burden of baboon management while national and provincial conservation agencies abstain, violates core principles of ecological governance and biodiversity stewardship. At minimum, SANParks and CapeNature should commit resources equal to the City’s contributions.”
WAPFSA Members the Green Group Simonstown and the Southern African Faith Communities Environmental Institute Submitted Comprehensive Comments to Joint Task Team:
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