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.
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.
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.
