Angling Species ID Guide for Namibia
23 May 2023 | Publication
This handbook provides an easy-to-use guide to identifying the sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras (chondrichthyans) commonly caught by shore-based anglers in Namibia. It also provides anglers in Namibia with the most up-to-date information on internationally accepted best-practice techniques for catching, handling, and releasing chondrichthyans in a way that is safe for both anglers and fish.
The aims of this handbook are to help anglers to identify species correctly and record some basic information on each chondrichthyan they catch, and to spark interest amongst Namibians more broadly in these fascinating animals. (Download)
Atlas of Namibia
2022 | Publication
If you’re seeking a comprehensive understanding of Namibia, look no further than this fascinating new Atlas. This book contains a wealth of information, including an array of maps, charts, and images that showcase everything from aridity to zebras in Zambezi. With comprehensive coverage of annual averages, long- and short-term variations, and contrasts and convergences, this Atlas is sure to captivate readers. Additionally, it explores fresh and interesting topics, including the historical heritage of Namibia, indigenous plant products, wildlife migrations, and the nation’s overall happiness. Furthermore, it delves into crucial topics such as Namibia’s marine environment, livelihoods and land, species diversity and habitat loss, resource economics and management, human-wildlife conflict, climate change, and much more.
To find out more about the Atlas of Namibia visit their website at Atlas of Namibia
Manketti in Namibia: Guidelines for Sustainable Harvesting
April 2022 | Publication
This booklet provides comprehensive information on the Manketti tree, its ecological role, and the importance of sustainable harvesting practices. Download the booklet. (Download)
Silver Cluster-Leaf (Muhonono): Guidelines for Sustainable Harvesting and Storage
19 October 2022 | Publication
NNF together with KAZA Natural Oils, and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) published a training manual for sustainable harvesting of the silver cluster-leaf (Muhonono) under the ABRIVA project. This project aims to develop a range of commercial opportunities for smallholders based on the sustainable use of wild plants that can be harvested in the KAZA region. (Download) | Download the Silozi version (Download)
Communities Leading Natural Resource Management
5 June 2022 | Publication
USAID Resilient Waters aims to build more resilient and water-secure Southern African communities and ecosystems. To celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, 2022, we work with four communities in Namibia to enhance community-based natural resource management (CBNRM). This aligns well with this year’s theme #OnlyOneEarth calls for collective, transformative action on a global scale to celebrate, protect and restore our planet. (Download)