The State of Environment Outlook Report for the Western Cape (Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health) is produced every five years as stipulated by the National Environment Act. The first report for the Western Cape Government was produced in 2000. The 2024 report is the document through which the Department of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, will make its decisions over the next five years. Herewith are the the different chapters as well as a summary infographic: