Reflecting on the Ocean in Focus Symposium: Advancing Namibia’s Marine Conservation Dialogue
In February 2026, the Ocean in Focus Symposium brought together diverse stakeholders in Swakopmund to reflect on Namibia’s marine environment, highlighting the importance of science-based decision-making, sustainable fisheries, and strengthened collaboration to secure the future of the country’s coastal ecosystems and livelihoods.
Building the Evidence Base for Conservation in the Gariep Region
The National Museum of Namibia’s recent Warmbad field expedition strengthens conservation planning in the Gariep Centre of Endemism by collecting vital specimens and biodiversity data, improving scientific knowledge of Namibia’s unique ecosystems and supporting evidence-based environmental management decisions.
Casting a Shared Vision for Namibia’s Freshwaters
The Freshwater Initiatives for Sustainable Habitats (FISH) project officially begins with a strong commitment to collaboration, community-led action, and long-term protection of Namibia’s freshwater ecosystems.
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.
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.
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.
