Theme: Enhancing South African Internal Biosecurity to Protect Against Invasive Species
Objectives of the National Invasive Species Week
The National Invasive Species Week is a campaign to raise awareness about and educate South Africans on invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread.
A moment to raise awareness
The National Invasive Species Week (NISW) 2025 awareness campaign is a moment to raise awareness of the impact of AIS on biodiversity, economy, agriculture, human and animal health; and the importance of addressing this issue. During the NISW, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) together with its partners will embark on various awareness activities which are aimed at making people aware of invasive species and their negative impacts, by fostering responsible practices and promoting voluntary compliance among relevant stakeholders.
The main objectives of the NISW 2025
1. The main objectives of the campaign are: To inform DFFE stakeholders of their legal obligations with regards to the: National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) | National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004 (NEMBA) and the 2020 Alien and Invasive Species (AIS) Regulations and Species Lists | National Water Act 36 of 1998 (NWA) | Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act 43 of 1983 (CARA)
2. to promote voluntary compliance with NEMBA and the AIS Regulations.
3. to empower stakeholders with knowledge about NEMBA and the AIS Regulations and enable them to play a meaningful role in the conservation of biodiversity as they utilise outdoor recreational facilities.
4. to facilitate interactive exchange of information and establish working relations with relevant stakeholders; and
5. undertake compliance monitoring at identified stakeholders and permit holders.
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE by completing this quiz: NISW Quiz
Info from the DFFE website: For more info visit NISW | Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
