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Consultation On The Draft Imp Kicks Off

iSimangaliso Wetland Park AuthorityRef: https://www.isimangaliso.com/blog-details/consultation-on-the-draft-imp-kicks-off/

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Collected on 28 July 2026

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The document is a news/article announcement by the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority inviting interested and affected parties to comment on the draft Integrated Management Plan (IMP) for 2022–2031. It explains that the draft IMP is a strategic framework for decision-making under the World Heritage Convention Act 1999 and the South African National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act 2003, building on the previous IMP (2017–2021). It outlines the IMP’s structure (five chapters) and describes how public participation has been adapted due to COVID-19, including placing hard copies at education centres and adding online webinars, with webinar dates to be communicated on 4 September via the Indaloenhle and iSimangaliso websites.

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Public Comment on Draft Integrated Management Plan (IMP) 2022–2031

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority invites interested and affected parties to submit their input and comments on the draft Integrated Management Plan for the period 2022–2031. This plan outlines conservation, tourism, and local economic development strategies for the park and its surrounding communities.

Who it is for: interested and affected parties, including local communities, conservation groups, tourism operators, and development stakeholders
How to act on it: Read the draft IMP available at designated centres or online, then submit written comments to key stakeholders or attend open day sessions.

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KwaZulu-Natal, uMhlathuze Local Municipality

Reference

https://www.isimangaliso.com/blog-details/consultation-on-the-draft-imp-kicks-off/

Key Takeaways

Draft Integrated Management Plan (IMP) for iSimangaliso Wetland Park: 2022–2031
Invites interested and affected parties to provide input and comment
Legal basis: World Heritage Convention Act 1999 (Act 49 of 1999) and Protected Areas Act 2003 (Act 57 of 2003)
Draft builds on previous IMP: 2017–2021
IMP includes zonation and a 10-year implementation plan
Public participation adapted due to COVID-19 National State of Disaster
Hard copies placed at Bangizwe Education Centre, Manguzi Education Centre, Mbazwana Education Centre, and Richards Bay Public Library
Online webinars added; dates to be communicated on 4 September via indaloenhle.co.za and isimangaliso.com
Remaining participation includes letters to key stakeholders, engagements with partners, and open day sessions in St. Lucia, Hluhluwe, Mbazwana and Manguzi
iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority (iSimangaliso Authority)
Mr. Bheki Manzini
World Heritage Convention Act 1999 (Act No. 49 of 1999)
South African National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act 57 of 2003)
Zululand Observer
iSolezwe
Sunday Times
Bangizwe Education Centre
Manguzi Education Centre
Mbazwana Education Centre
Richards Bay Public Library
Indaloenhle website (indaloenhle.co.za)
iSimangaliso website (isimangaliso.com)
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