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.
Namibia’s Conservation Crossroads: Charting the Future of CBNRM
The CBNRM Technical Workshop, held in Windhoek from November 17 to 19, 2025, convened key Namibian conservation stakeholders under the theme: “The CBNRM program in Namibia: embracing the past and present, envisaging the future.”
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.
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.
Namibia on the Global Conservation Stage: NNF at IUCN Congress 2025
Namibia Nature Foundation joins global leaders in Abu Dhabi for IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025.
Legacy Landscapes Fund Bolsters Namibia’s Skeleton Coast–Etosha Conservation Bridge
The Skeleton Coast–Etosha Conservation Bridge is a groundbreaking 55,299 km² initiative in Namibia, backed by the Legacy Landscapes Fund and WWF, aiming to protect biodiversity, connect parks and conservancies, and support community-led conservation over the next 50 years.
How Murals Are Bringing Ocean Conservation to Life in Lüderitz
In the coastal town of Lüderitz, Namibia, walls are being transformed into powerful messages about the ocean. Through Waves of Change, local artists and students are using public art to raise awareness about marine conservation, empower communities, and connect people, especially youth, to the sea. From schoolyards to social media, the project is turning creativity into a force for environmental action.
