Biodiversity profile
South Africa has exceptional biodiversity that is globally recognised, characterised by high species richness, high rates of endemism and a wide variety of ecosystem types.
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Headline indicators
The NBA's four headline indicators report on threat status and protection level for species and ecosystems across all realms.
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Key Messages
Key messages summarise the main findings of the NBA, explain why it matters, and point to practical actions, responses, and interventions that can be taken in response. There are 15 key messages in the NBA 2025 that are clustered into three themes:
Cluster A
Cross-realm pressures on South Africa’s biodiversity are impacting people
Cluster B
Improving the status of South Africa's biodiversity is key to a sustainable and equitable future for all
Cluster C
Inclusive actions across the whole of government and whole of society are needed to secure nature's contributions to people
Realms and zones
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Species findings
The NBA reports on the threat status of more than 25 000 indigenous taxa from 15 taxonomic groups, of which 14% are in danger of extinction. Spiders, freshwater crabs, and fairy shrimps (Anostraca) assessments are included for the first time in the NBA 2025.
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Genetic diversity
Pilot indicators on genetic diversity aligned with headline indicators of the Convention on Biological Diversity's Global Biodiversity Framework are included for the first time in the NBA 2025.
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Priority actions and knowledge gaps
The NBA 2025 reports seven broad themes for actions that can be implemented in response to its findings. The report also highlights knowledge gaps limiting reporting on the state of biodiversity in South Africa.
