To cope with the increasing complexities of environmental challenges, new innovative
models of governance that are capable of greater flexibility, speed and adaptability have
emerged. A collaborative partnership, linking the public, private and voluntary sectors
should be flexible, open to learning and capable of restructuring itself over time. South Africa
has followed international trends with new collaborative partnerships varying greatly in form
and purpose emerging over the last 15 years. The generally facilitating context which …

To cope with the increasing complexities of environmental challenges, innovative models of
governance that are capable of greater fl exibility, speed and adaptability have emerged.
Following international trends, new collaborative partnerships varying greatly in form and
purpose have developed over the last 15 years. The Western Cape Province, world
renowned for the Cape Floristic Region and one of the world's 25 most threatened
biodiversity hotspots, has also experienced a proliferation of 'collaboratives'. In an effort to …