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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 21d

Much of this ground is covered by communal conservancies. Conserving this complex landscape requires a landscape-level approach. Read this magazine article to find out about how a diverse set of conservation partners in Namibia are working together to manage this important ecosystem. 2/2

The Skeleton Coast - Etosha Conservation Bridge

Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 21d

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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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.

From Poaching to Prosperity: How the Wildlife Economy Works

Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 27d

This article and its associated series of films unpacks the recipe for a wildlife economy, and addresses concerns relating to animal welfare and global wildlife trade policies. 2/2

Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 27d

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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While biodiversity declines globally, Namibia’s wildlife is booming. Discover the economy behind this conservation success.

Kunene's hope for renewal - Africa Geographic

Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · Aug 27

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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Rains in Kunene spark hope: wildlife returns, communities rebuild, and conservancies lead recovery in this Namibian desert frontier

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Namibia must learn from the desertification of the Succulent Karoo

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Andrea Santangeli @andreasantangeli.bsky.social · Aug 25

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/...

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · Aug 21

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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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.

Livestock fences can be deadly traps for springbok

Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · Aug 6

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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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.

Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · Jul 30

This programme involves government (Ministry of Environment and Tourism Namibia), communal conservancies in the Kunene Region, and several other members of the Namibian Association of CBNRM Support Organisations - NACSO. This amazing story deserves to be shared! 2/2

Discovering the secret sauce of rhino conservation in Namibia's communal conservancies

Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · Jul 30

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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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.

Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · Jul 23

In this response article, we reveal the real story of giraffe hunting and conservation. Using evidence from the Giraffe Conservation Foundation's State of Giraffe 2025 report, we show that, if anything, hunting is linked to giraffe populations doing well and increasing. 2/2

A myopic focus on trophy hunting harms real giraffe conservation

Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · Jul 23

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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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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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · Jul 7

• 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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Law enforcement alone will not end wildlife crime

Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · Jul 2

"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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Addressing wildlife crime requires a nuanced, holistic approach that considers why people commit crimes and what incentives and deterrents really work.

Small bag, big impact – A simple idea to reduce electricity and firewood use

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · Jun 11

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 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...

Conserving lion connections in northwest Namibia

Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · Jun 9

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.

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · Jun 5

Conserving the free-roaming lions of north-west Namibia is not easy. The recent rains will make it even harder for these lions to find prey, and likely bring them into more conflict with humans. The Namibian Lion Trust showcases their work in the region. conservationnamibia.com/articles/lio...

Maintaining the connection between lions in Etosha National Park and the desert requires a close working relationship with local communities and livestock farmers.

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · Jun 5

•World Environment Day 2025•
This year we celebrate our environment under the theme "Putting an End to Plastic Pollution".
This is a re-commitment to our environment and until the work is done, we will keep going!
Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay world! 🌍

Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · May 23

The latest rangeland map for Namibia shows very few below-average patches. As the growing season draws to a close, we can use these maps to guide rangeland management for the coming season. For more information, visit namibiarangelands.com

Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · May 22

We are proud to present a series of films on Namibia's Wildlife Economy! Focusing on the sustainable use (hunting) of wild animals, this film dives into the history of wildlife management in Namibia and the reasons for current policies. Full series here: vimeo.com/showcase/113...

Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · May 20

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · May 20

This edition includes an article about the perilous state of African penguins, requiring action in Namibia and South Africa.
A thought-provoking piece on the extinct Cape/desert warthog considers the possibility of introducing the similar Somali warthog into SA and Namibia. 2/