The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has expressed satisfaction with the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures for the second quarter of 2025.
The data released by Statistics South Africa earlier this week showed a commendable 0.8% growth.
The agriculture, forestry and fishing industry grew by 2.5%, contributing 0.1 percentage points to GDP,
This progress highlights the significant contributions of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to South Africa’s economic resilience.
"The department remains steadfast in its mission to foster a green economy that supports economic growth while preserving our natural heritage.
“Through strategic interventions in environmental sectors, sustainable forest management, and fisheries governance, we are creating jobs and boosting sectors critical to our nation’s development.
“The 1.7% growth in trade, catering and accommodation, including eco-tourism benefits, and the 0.5% rise in personal services from community initiatives, further illustrate how our conservation efforts drive inclusive economic gains,” the Minister said on Thursday.
George noted the R16.6 billion inventory buildup, with significant contributions from mining, transport, and manufacturing, as evidence of improved supply chain resilience supported by DFFE’s environmental policies.
"As we move forward, the department will continue to champion biodiversity economy projects and climate resilience measures to sustain this positive trajectory and uplift communities across South Africa,” the Minister said.
He encouraged all stakeholders to embrace sustainable practices to ensure long-term economic and environmental prosperity. -SAnews.gov.za
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