The NNF was founded in 1987 and is one of Namibia’s oldest and largest homegrown environmental organisations. We were initially established to raise and administer funds for the conservation of wildlife and protected area management. While considerable emphasis is still placed on the protection of parks and endangered species, the current focus of work is on broad sustainable development with a focus on people and the environment. Since our inception, our work has vastly expanded, in both scope and volume, to encompass most facets of the Namibian environment. This has seen us evolving into a national institution that provides support to many relevant environmental aspects, sustainable development and the wise and ethical management of natural resources.
In line with our mission to work with partners to advance the integrated conservation of ecosystems and biodiversity towards transformationaldevelopment, we will prioritise and enhance our capacities to provide cross-cutting programmatic work within and across key landscapes. Wewill continue to strive for linkages within our programmes through our work on policies and by forging strong partnerships. We recognise thatstrength lies in promoting and facilitating connections, coordinating efforts, and fostering knowledge exchange and capacity building betweenpeople and organisations. We will continue to harness this strength to foster communication and interaction at local, national, regional andinternational levels. Additionally, we aim to catalyse the establishment of new organisations that promote transformational development.
Integrated Approach – Identify, prioritise and collaborate on managing critical barriers, emerging threats and opportunities at the biodiversity and climate change nexus.
Partnership – Foster and Support collaborative action to deliver transformative change for people and nature.
Resource Mobilisation – Mobilise resources and provide support for effective coalitions for action.
