Walking Wetlands
In recognition of World Wetlands Day, guided wetland walks in Windhoek and Swakopmund created opportunities for direct engagement with ecosystems that play a vital role in biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods. By fostering dialogue, observation, and shared learning, the initiative highlighted why wetlands remain essential, yet increasingly vulnerable, natural systems that require informed stewardship and collective action.
Strengthening Climate Resilience Across Namibia: Highlights from the 2025 National Adaptation Planning Regional Stakeholder Consultations
Namibia, highly climate-vulnerable, initiated the Green Climate Fund-backed National Adaptation Planning (NAP) Project. It strengthens coordination, builds evidence, mobilizes finance, and engages the private sector. Regional consultations ensure adaptation plans reflect local vulnerabilities and needs on the ground.
Bringing Indigenous Voices into Namibia’s Conservation Decisions
Namibia’s biodiversity faces challenges, but integrating Indigenous and Local Knowledge (ILK) is key to long-term resilience. A recent high-level workshop brought together government and IPLCs to align ILK with national policy, strengthening conservation efforts and supporting the Global Biodiversity Framework.
From Kavango to Kunene: Empowering Namibia’s Communities for Environmental Justice
NNF and MEFT conducted EIA workshops across three regions to empower community-based organizations (CBOs). This initiative strengthens community capacity to influence environmental decision-making and ensures their inclusion in sustainable development plans affecting their land and livelihoods.
Strengthening sustainable partnerships for a stronger KAZA!
Convening in Livingstone, Zambia, the KAZA TFCA 'Partner Engagement Workshop' aimed to align strategies, address funding challenges, and forge a 'Charter for Change' among Partner States and funders to boost collaboration and sustainable conservation across the KAZA landscape.
Unleashing the Power of Paws – Celebrating MEFT’s K9 Unit
A formidable force in Namibia’s fight against wildlife crime, MEFT’s K9 Unit combines sharp canine instincts with human dedication to protect endangered black rhinos, detect illegal weapons, support remote custodians, and pioneer data-driven conservation with global implications.
Nedbank’s Go Green Fund Cultivates Hope and Hunger Relief at Keetmanshoop Secondary School
Under the scorching Keetmanshoop sun, teacher Ms. Penexupifo Shonena transformed a barren schoolyard into a flourishing garden. Supported by the Go Green Fund, her initiative feeds learners, teaches sustainable farming, and inspires a community to see hope where dust once reigned.
Namibia Nature Foundation Launches Community of Practice for Environmental and Social Safeguards
NNF launches ESS Connect, a national Community of Practice uniting stakeholders to embed inclusive, rights-based safeguards in development. Through technical working groups and continuous engagement, the platform drives equity, accountability, and community-centred conservation aligned with global standards.
