Africa-Press – South-Sudan. The Transitional National Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed the Wildlife Conservation and Protected Areas Bill, 2025.
The bill, comprising eleven chapters, was presented by Wilson Lodiong Sebit followed by extensive debate among members of parliament yesterday.
The purpose of the Bill is to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework to govern all matters related to wildlife conservation, the establishment and management of protected areas, and the sustainable management of South Sudan’s natural heritage and wildlife resources for the benefit of its citizens.
Under the Bill, the National Wildlife Service will be guided by several key principles.
Among them is the conservation and protection of natural ecosystems, biodiversity, and endangered species, which shall be the primary consideration in the execution of the ministrt’s mandate.
The Bill also outlines the objectives of the Wildlife Service, which include promoting and enhancing the contribution of the wildlife sector to the sustainable development of South Sudan, and ensuring the sustainable management and conservation of wildlife for the benefit of both current and future generations.
During the session, several members raised concerns affecting their constituencies including the increasing incidents of human-wildlife conflict, and challenges in implementing land policies.
Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba stated this legal framework is very important for the ministry operate effectively and called upon other stakeholders to genuinely support the ministry in managing the country’s vital natural resources.
“This legal framework is very important for us to operate effectively. I understand the challenges involved—managing wildlife at this particular time is not easy. However, as a parliament, we call upon other stakeholders to genuinely support the ministry in managing the country’s vital natural resources.
“The wildlife sector is second only to oil—or perhaps even more important—because oil can be depleted, while natural resources remain. We are blessed with wonderful ecosystems that attract investors, and we have the potential to generate significant revenue from them.”
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