Luthando Dziba
Managing Executive
Sanparks
Overview
Luthando is the Managing Executive responsible for the Conservation Services Division at South African National Parks (SANParks). He also serves as the Co-chair of the Multidisciplinary Expert Panel of the UN Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).
Published articles
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Protected area management: how can the private sector play a part?
Jean Labuschagne African ParksLuthando Dziba Sanparks
Sanparks
State-owned South African NationalbParks (SANParks) sustainably develops, protects, expands, manages and promotes South Africa’s national parks. This entails innovation, excellence, responsible tourism and just/fair socio-economic benefit. SANParks currently manages 20 national parks, including three World Heritage Sites and 10 marine protected areas. It is the largest tourism entity in South Africa, providing more than 15,000 tourism beds and annually attracting more than seven million visitors to its national parks.