Advancing Indigenous and Local Knowledge for Biodiversity Policy and Action
Indigenous Peoples and local communities are key stewards of biodiversity, holding knowledge that supports sustainable practices and ecosystem management. The National ILK Outlook highlights the importance of strengthening the recognition, documentation, and integration of this knowledge into biodiversity policy, while addressing gaps that limit its inclusion in decision-making processes.
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.
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.
