Conservation Namibia
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Telling Namibia's conservation story to the world. Presenting research, conservation action and true stories from the field. Posts by Gail Thomson.
Namibia's energy sector is at a crossroads. Which way should we go? Answering this is difficult, because one has to cut through the hype and get to the facts. In this article, we consider each energy option in turn. Let us know what you think!
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NCE Supports: Assessing Namibia's Energy Options
Namibia has a number of options for generating energy for its domestic use and for exports. Fossil fuels, green energy, and nuclear power all have pros and cons. Which options are best?
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December 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Namibia's energy sector is at a crossroads. Which way should we go? Answering this is difficult, because one has to cut through the hype and get to the facts. In this article, we consider each energy option in turn. Let us know what you think!
conservationnamibia.com/articles/nam...
conservationnamibia.com/articles/nam...
Our 2025 magazine is out now!
The diversity of the topics and projects presented here are a reflection of the healthy state of Namibia's conservation sector.
Dive right in to this year's edition here: conservationnamibia.com/articles/
The diversity of the topics and projects presented here are a reflection of the healthy state of Namibia's conservation sector.
Dive right in to this year's edition here: conservationnamibia.com/articles/
December 2, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Our 2025 magazine is out now!
The diversity of the topics and projects presented here are a reflection of the healthy state of Namibia's conservation sector.
Dive right in to this year's edition here: conservationnamibia.com/articles/
The diversity of the topics and projects presented here are a reflection of the healthy state of Namibia's conservation sector.
Dive right in to this year's edition here: conservationnamibia.com/articles/
Warning! This article will make you nostalgic for stamps!
Helge Denker reflects on years of designing stamps for Namibia. In our digital age, only collectors are still interested in stamps. Some of these beauties may make you wish you had a letter to post...
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Helge Denker reflects on years of designing stamps for Namibia. In our digital age, only collectors are still interested in stamps. Some of these beauties may make you wish you had a letter to post...
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Postage stamps: Mini-Ambassadors or Redundant Markers
Postage stamps based on nature showcase biodiversity to a wide audience. Namibia has produced some of the best stamps in the world, but stamps are becoming obsolete.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Warning! This article will make you nostalgic for stamps!
Helge Denker reflects on years of designing stamps for Namibia. In our digital age, only collectors are still interested in stamps. Some of these beauties may make you wish you had a letter to post...
conservationnamibia.com/articles/sta...
Helge Denker reflects on years of designing stamps for Namibia. In our digital age, only collectors are still interested in stamps. Some of these beauties may make you wish you had a letter to post...
conservationnamibia.com/articles/sta...
The rangeland picture across Namibia is generally a good one thus far! A few areas are showing well above average vegetation growth for this time of year, while most others are close to the average. For more maps and information, visit namibiarangelands.com/products/
November 24, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The rangeland picture across Namibia is generally a good one thus far! A few areas are showing well above average vegetation growth for this time of year, while most others are close to the average. For more maps and information, visit namibiarangelands.com/products/
A good article on the hydrogen hype and the difficulties of this industry. If the market for the product is weak (and getting weaker), why should Namibia sacrifice anything for it? 1/3
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Europe’s climate goals at risk as hydrogen dream faces wake-up call in Namibia
Namibia’s green hydrogen industry has been hailed as a vital part of the EU’s clean energy transition. Yet the fledgling sector is plagued by problems and struggling to get off the ground, Follow the ...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A good article on the hydrogen hype and the difficulties of this industry. If the market for the product is weak (and getting weaker), why should Namibia sacrifice anything for it? 1/3
www.ftm.eu/articles/eur...
www.ftm.eu/articles/eur...
What is happening with the communal conservancies between Etosha and the Skeleton Coast? How are their needs being addressed alongside conservation goals to maintain wildlife corridors between these protected areas?
Read this article to find out.
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Read this article to find out.
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WWF Namibia: Addressing Global Needs in a Local Context
A programme aimed at reducing human-wildlife conflict, diversifying livelihoods, increasing food security and conserving landscapes in northeastern Namibia.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
What is happening with the communal conservancies between Etosha and the Skeleton Coast? How are their needs being addressed alongside conservation goals to maintain wildlife corridors between these protected areas?
Read this article to find out.
conservationnamibia.com/articles/sus...
Read this article to find out.
conservationnamibia.com/articles/sus...
The cats and dogs in Namibia's rural areas are often unvaccinated and thus vulnerable to rabies and other diseases. Yet the issue is bigger than that - a cat or dog that contracts rabies could bite a human or other animals.
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Rabies vaccinations protect wildlife, dogs and people.
An extensive rabies vaccination campaign in eastern Namibia is part of national and global efforts to combat this fatal disease that threatens humans and wildlife.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The cats and dogs in Namibia's rural areas are often unvaccinated and thus vulnerable to rabies and other diseases. Yet the issue is bigger than that - a cat or dog that contracts rabies could bite a human or other animals.
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conservationnamibia.com/articles/rab...
Did you know that the highlands and escarpments of Namibia and Angola are FULL of unique plants and animals? In this article, John Mendelsohn goes beyond the "furry and cute" species and reveals a stunning variety of reptiles, amphibians, plants and fish!
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Highland endemic plants and animals in Namibia and Angola
Explore the immense variety of unique (endemic) plant and animal species found in the highlands and escarpments of Angola and Namibia.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Did you know that the highlands and escarpments of Namibia and Angola are FULL of unique plants and animals? In this article, John Mendelsohn goes beyond the "furry and cute" species and reveals a stunning variety of reptiles, amphibians, plants and fish!
conservationnamibia.com/articles/hig...
conservationnamibia.com/articles/hig...
This is what ocean trawling involves, which is a common method used by the marine fishing industry in Namibia's waters, impacting 18,500 sq. km per year. The marine fishing industry is not subject to the EIA process, as is every other sector in the ocean or on land.
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Namibian Chamber of Environment
This is what ocean trawling involves, which is a common method used by the marine fishing industry in Namibia's waters, impacting 18,500 square kilometres per year. The marine fishing industry is not....
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October 24, 2025 at 10:32 AM
This is what ocean trawling involves, which is a common method used by the marine fishing industry in Namibia's waters, impacting 18,500 sq. km per year. The marine fishing industry is not subject to the EIA process, as is every other sector in the ocean or on land.
www.facebook.com/namchamberof...
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As we've seen in the news recently, some politicians are in favour of the proposed uranium in situ leach mine near Leonardville. We agree with former minister Calle Schlettwein that this proposal should be rejected outright. Want to know why? Read this:
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Poisoning the well: uranium leach mining in Namibia
A mining company plans in situ uranium leach mining in Namibia’s Kalahari, threatening the vital Stampriet Artesian Basin and regional drinking water critical to people, livestock, and the economy.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
As we've seen in the news recently, some politicians are in favour of the proposed uranium in situ leach mine near Leonardville. We agree with former minister Calle Schlettwein that this proposal should be rejected outright. Want to know why? Read this:
conservationnamibia.com/blog/uranium...
conservationnamibia.com/blog/uranium...
Our first rangeland map of the season is looking good! These maps show the 'greenness' of the vegetation in the current period (1-10 October 2025) compared with that same period every year since 2012. This map shows currently growing vegetation, rather than old grass.
October 14, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Our first rangeland map of the season is looking good! These maps show the 'greenness' of the vegetation in the current period (1-10 October 2025) compared with that same period every year since 2012. This map shows currently growing vegetation, rather than old grass.
Not at all surprising. The economic case for this project was very weak, and the environmental problems it would have caused were monumental. We trust that the Tsau //Khaeb National Park will now be used in ways commensurate with its management plan.
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Germany's RWE pulls out of Namibia’s $10 billion green hydrogen project
RWE withdrew from Namibias $10 billion Hyphen green ammonia project, affecting the countrys hydrogen hub ambitions
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October 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Not at all surprising. The economic case for this project was very weak, and the environmental problems it would have caused were monumental. We trust that the Tsau //Khaeb National Park will now be used in ways commensurate with its management plan.
africa.businessinsider.com/local/market...
africa.businessinsider.com/local/market...
Freehold conservancies have enormous potential to contribute to Namibia's overall conservation story, but they have been neglected. As owners of most of the wildlife in the country, freehold farmers should not be overlooked. Read more here:
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Freehold conservancies: neglected by Namibia
Freehold conservancies could contribute to ecosystem connectivity and global conservation targets if they are adequately supported by the Namibian government.
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October 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Freehold conservancies have enormous potential to contribute to Namibia's overall conservation story, but they have been neglected. As owners of most of the wildlife in the country, freehold farmers should not be overlooked. Read more here:
conservationnamibia.com/articles/fre...
conservationnamibia.com/articles/fre...
Effective conservation in the arid Kunene Region requires space - vast amounts of space. While Etosha in the east and Skeleton Coast in the west are huge national parks, the land between them is vital in terms of conservation. 1/2
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The Skeleton Coast - Etosha Conservation Bridge
Legacy Landscapes Fund is providing US$1 million a year for 50 or more years to support communities and conservation between the Skeleton Coast and Etosha National Parks.
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September 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Effective conservation in the arid Kunene Region requires space - vast amounts of space. While Etosha in the east and Skeleton Coast in the west are huge national parks, the land between them is vital in terms of conservation. 1/2
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conservationnamibia.com/articles/ske...
How has Namibia and its neighbours managed to grow their wildlife populations, while most other countries are witnessing a biodiversity crisis? The answer lies in developing a robust wildlife economy. 1/2
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From Poaching to Prosperity: How the Wildlife Economy Works
While biodiversity declines globally, Namibia’s wildlife is booming. Discover the economy behind this conservation success.
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September 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
How has Namibia and its neighbours managed to grow their wildlife populations, while most other countries are witnessing a biodiversity crisis? The answer lies in developing a robust wildlife economy. 1/2
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The recent rains in the Kunene Region have brought hope to the people living there, yet there is still a long way to go to rebuild the wildlife populations. Another year or two of good rains, plus extensive support for the conservancies, will be necessary.
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Kunene's hope for renewal - Africa Geographic
Rains in Kunene spark hope: wildlife returns, communities rebuild, and conservancies lead recovery in this Namibian desert frontier
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August 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The recent rains in the Kunene Region have brought hope to the people living there, yet there is still a long way to go to rebuild the wildlife populations. Another year or two of good rains, plus extensive support for the conservancies, will be necessary.
africageographic.com/stories/kune...
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Mass poisoning is decimating African vultures. We quantified cost-effectiveness of GPS-tagged sentinel vultures to mitigate this threat. Few sentinels can save lots of vultures—but fast ground response is key. Super relevant study led by Teja Curk: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
August 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Mass poisoning is decimating African vultures. We quantified cost-effectiveness of GPS-tagged sentinel vultures to mitigate this threat. Few sentinels can save lots of vultures—but fast ground response is key. Super relevant study led by Teja Curk: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
A new study from the South African part of the Succulent Karoo Biome should be a warning for Namibia's green hydrogen aspirations in the Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet). Many small disturbances combine to turn the species-rich Succulent Karoo into desert.
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Namibia must learn from the desertification of the Succulent Karoo
New research from South Africa’s Richtersveld shows how mining, roads, and farming drive desertification. Experts warn Namibia’s Tsau //Khaeb Park may face the same fate with green hydrogen plans.
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August 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A new study from the South African part of the Succulent Karoo Biome should be a warning for Namibia's green hydrogen aspirations in the Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet). Many small disturbances combine to turn the species-rich Succulent Karoo into desert.
conservationnamibia.com/blog/buried-...
conservationnamibia.com/blog/buried-...
The impact of fencing on wildlife is a severely understudied issue in Namibia. Peter Cunningham contributes data from a farm in southern Namibia, where he recorded springbok deaths along fence lines over 10 yrs. Can we make fencing more wildlife-friendly?
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Livestock fences can be deadly traps for springbok
Fences are responsible for the deaths of many species in Namibia. This study on a sheep farm in southern Namibia looks at their impacts on springbok over 10 years.
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August 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The impact of fencing on wildlife is a severely understudied issue in Namibia. Peter Cunningham contributes data from a farm in southern Namibia, where he recorded springbok deaths along fence lines over 10 yrs. Can we make fencing more wildlife-friendly?
conservationnamibia.com/articles/ens...
conservationnamibia.com/articles/ens...
How does Namibia manage to conserve the largest free-roaming black rhino population on communal lands? We interviewed the team from Save the Rhino Trust Namibia to find out more about the flagship Community Rhino Rangers Programme. 1/2
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Discovering the secret sauce of rhino conservation in Namibia's communal conservancies
Why are Namibian free-roaming rhinos safer than those in parks? Save the Rhino Trust provides answers based on their experience with the Community Rhino Ranger Programme.
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July 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
How does Namibia manage to conserve the largest free-roaming black rhino population on communal lands? We interviewed the team from Save the Rhino Trust Namibia to find out more about the flagship Community Rhino Rangers Programme. 1/2
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A recent article by Don Pinnock in the Daily Maverick claimed that giraffe trophy hunting was contributing to the decline in giraffe. That article was based mainly on one opinion and a misunderstanding of wildlife trade data. 1/2
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A myopic focus on trophy hunting harms real giraffe conservation
The gentle giraffe faces multiple threats across Africa. Foremost of these are habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation, poaching and climate change. Notably absent from the list of existential thr...
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July 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
A recent article by Don Pinnock in the Daily Maverick claimed that giraffe trophy hunting was contributing to the decline in giraffe. That article was based mainly on one opinion and a misunderstanding of wildlife trade data. 1/2
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
• Webinar Alert •
Join the Namibian Youth Chamber of Environment (NYCE) next week, Wednesday July 16th, for a powerful conversation on Rhino Conservation in Namibia.
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Join the Namibian Youth Chamber of Environment (NYCE) next week, Wednesday July 16th, for a powerful conversation on Rhino Conservation in Namibia.
meet.google.com/ovf-isew-gkr
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July 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
• Webinar Alert •
Join the Namibian Youth Chamber of Environment (NYCE) next week, Wednesday July 16th, for a powerful conversation on Rhino Conservation in Namibia.
meet.google.com/ovf-isew-gkr
Brought to you by NYCE | email us at [email protected]
Join the Namibian Youth Chamber of Environment (NYCE) next week, Wednesday July 16th, for a powerful conversation on Rhino Conservation in Namibia.
meet.google.com/ovf-isew-gkr
Brought to you by NYCE | email us at [email protected]
"Understanding what drives people to wildlife crime is an important step towards finding lasting solutions that do not rely solely on anti-poaching patrols, fines and jail sentences." Helge Denker. A thought-provoking read!
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Law enforcement alone will not end wildlife crime
Addressing wildlife crime requires a nuanced, holistic approach that considers why people commit crimes and what incentives and deterrents really work.
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July 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"Understanding what drives people to wildlife crime is an important step towards finding lasting solutions that do not rely solely on anti-poaching patrols, fines and jail sentences." Helge Denker. A thought-provoking read!
conservationnamibia.com/articles/law...
conservationnamibia.com/articles/law...
Saving money + Cutting carbon emissions = Namibag! The Namibag uses insulation and simple physics to keep cooking food long after it is taken off the heat. Find out more about the entrepreneur who is making these bags in Namibia and how you can buy one: conservationnamibia.com/blog/namibag...
Small bag, big impact – A simple idea to reduce electricity and firewood use
The Namibag: a simple cloth bag that saves money, combats climate change and reduces deforestation. Meet the entrepreneur who is producing Namibags in Windhoek, Namibia, and find out how you can get o...
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June 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Saving money + Cutting carbon emissions = Namibag! The Namibag uses insulation and simple physics to keep cooking food long after it is taken off the heat. Find out more about the entrepreneur who is making these bags in Namibia and how you can buy one: conservationnamibia.com/blog/namibag...
The last rangeland map for the season! Good vegetation growth in most places across the country, which is great news for farmers and wildlife managers. Visit namibiarangelands.com to sign up to receive these maps via email, to find more detailed maps, and other resources.
June 9, 2025 at 8:44 AM
The last rangeland map for the season! Good vegetation growth in most places across the country, which is great news for farmers and wildlife managers. Visit namibiarangelands.com to sign up to receive these maps via email, to find more detailed maps, and other resources.