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.
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/
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.
• 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]
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]
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.
•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! 🌍
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! 🌍
June 5, 2025 at 7:58 AM
•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! 🌍
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! 🌍
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
May 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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
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...
May 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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...
African Wildlife & Environment is a great read for all nature lovers!
This is a superb publication of the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa under the inspired editorship of Dr John Ledger, former CEO of the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT).
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This is a superb publication of the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa under the inspired editorship of Dr John Ledger, former CEO of the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT).
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May 20, 2025 at 8:47 AM
African Wildlife & Environment is a great read for all nature lovers!
This is a superb publication of the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa under the inspired editorship of Dr John Ledger, former CEO of the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT).
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This is a superb publication of the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa under the inspired editorship of Dr John Ledger, former CEO of the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT).
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|Upcoming Webinar|
What lies beneath the surface?
Join us as we unpack all things OCEAN, alongside:
Ms Priskilla Nghaangulwa of Namibia Nature Foundation
and
Mr Arariky Shikongo of Ocean Conservation Namibia
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 16:00-17:30
Google Meet: meet.google.com/hzb-ahot-cnb
SEA you there!
What lies beneath the surface?
Join us as we unpack all things OCEAN, alongside:
Ms Priskilla Nghaangulwa of Namibia Nature Foundation
and
Mr Arariky Shikongo of Ocean Conservation Namibia
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 16:00-17:30
Google Meet: meet.google.com/hzb-ahot-cnb
SEA you there!
May 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
|Upcoming Webinar|
What lies beneath the surface?
Join us as we unpack all things OCEAN, alongside:
Ms Priskilla Nghaangulwa of Namibia Nature Foundation
and
Mr Arariky Shikongo of Ocean Conservation Namibia
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 16:00-17:30
Google Meet: meet.google.com/hzb-ahot-cnb
SEA you there!
What lies beneath the surface?
Join us as we unpack all things OCEAN, alongside:
Ms Priskilla Nghaangulwa of Namibia Nature Foundation
and
Mr Arariky Shikongo of Ocean Conservation Namibia
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 16:00-17:30
Google Meet: meet.google.com/hzb-ahot-cnb
SEA you there!
While the rains have largely stopped for this year, the vegetation is still looking great - especially in the usually dry west and south. 1/2
For more maps like these, visit namibiarangelands.com
For more maps like these, visit namibiarangelands.com
May 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
While the rains have largely stopped for this year, the vegetation is still looking great - especially in the usually dry west and south. 1/2
For more maps like these, visit namibiarangelands.com
For more maps like these, visit namibiarangelands.com
Our greenest map yet! This is especially important at this stage in the season, as the vegetation that is growing now will need to last until the next rainy season. 🧵
May 5, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Our greenest map yet! This is especially important at this stage in the season, as the vegetation that is growing now will need to last until the next rainy season. 🧵
NYCE now has its own constitution and leadership team of 7 National Executives to take it forward. We are proud of our youth and hope to see NYCE flourish and grow! 3/3
May 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
NYCE now has its own constitution and leadership team of 7 National Executives to take it forward. We are proud of our youth and hope to see NYCE flourish and grow! 3/3
Our CEO, Dr. Chris Brown gave a talk on the wildlife economy, while others spoke on human-wildlife conflict, climate justice, mining rehabilitation and sustainable agriculture. 2/3
May 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Our CEO, Dr. Chris Brown gave a talk on the wildlife economy, while others spoke on human-wildlife conflict, climate justice, mining rehabilitation and sustainable agriculture. 2/3
Inspiring the next generation of Namibian conservationists! This week, the Namibian Youth Chamber of Environment hosted their first ever Annual General Meeting at Otjikoto Environmental Education Centre. 1/3
May 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Inspiring the next generation of Namibian conservationists! This week, the Namibian Youth Chamber of Environment hosted their first ever Annual General Meeting at Otjikoto Environmental Education Centre. 1/3
The red patches are getting smaller, while the green is growing! This map compares current vegetation growth (11-20 April) with the same period of time since 2012. Better than average = greener; Worse than average = redder; Average = yellow.
www.namibiarangelands.com/products/
www.namibiarangelands.com/products/
April 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The red patches are getting smaller, while the green is growing! This map compares current vegetation growth (11-20 April) with the same period of time since 2012. Better than average = greener; Worse than average = redder; Average = yellow.
www.namibiarangelands.com/products/
www.namibiarangelands.com/products/
This Earth Day, we are celebrating the rain in Namibia!
Our water is precious - do your part for the Earth by using water sparingly.
Our water is precious - do your part for the Earth by using water sparingly.
April 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM
This Earth Day, we are celebrating the rain in Namibia!
Our water is precious - do your part for the Earth by using water sparingly.
Our water is precious - do your part for the Earth by using water sparingly.
Webinar tomorrow! All about plant poaching, which is an emerging threat in Namibia.
April 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Webinar tomorrow! All about plant poaching, which is an emerging threat in Namibia.
The vegetation is responding well to the recent rains! The western escarpment is looking great, while the north-eastern parts of the country are average for this time of year. A few small patches of red (below average growth) in the east and south remain. www.namibiarangelands.com/products/
April 14, 2025 at 7:45 AM
The vegetation is responding well to the recent rains! The western escarpment is looking great, while the north-eastern parts of the country are average for this time of year. A few small patches of red (below average growth) in the east and south remain. www.namibiarangelands.com/products/
Representatives of Iipumbu Ya Tshilongo Conservancy - Winner of the GOSCARS Conservancy Award.
April 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Representatives of Iipumbu Ya Tshilongo Conservancy - Winner of the GOSCARS Conservancy Award.
These awards therefore pay tribute to both Garth Owen-Smith and the community conservationists whose dedication and passion underpin Namibia's conservation efforts.
📷 1. Conrad Dausab
📷 2. Michael Masule Sihope
📷 3. ±Oma Sao
📷 4. Richard Uirab
GOSCARS Ranger Award Winners
📷 1. Conrad Dausab
📷 2. Michael Masule Sihope
📷 3. ±Oma Sao
📷 4. Richard Uirab
GOSCARS Ranger Award Winners
April 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
These awards therefore pay tribute to both Garth Owen-Smith and the community conservationists whose dedication and passion underpin Namibia's conservation efforts.
📷 1. Conrad Dausab
📷 2. Michael Masule Sihope
📷 3. ±Oma Sao
📷 4. Richard Uirab
GOSCARS Ranger Award Winners
📷 1. Conrad Dausab
📷 2. Michael Masule Sihope
📷 3. ±Oma Sao
📷 4. Richard Uirab
GOSCARS Ranger Award Winners
In the days before legislation was passed to establish conservancies, Owen-Smith worked alongside a handful of dedicated men and women who shared his passion for communities and conservation - known as Community Game Guards.
📷 Lahja Shoozi Conservation Elder Award Winner
📷 Lahja Shoozi Conservation Elder Award Winner
April 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
In the days before legislation was passed to establish conservancies, Owen-Smith worked alongside a handful of dedicated men and women who shared his passion for communities and conservation - known as Community Game Guards.
📷 Lahja Shoozi Conservation Elder Award Winner
📷 Lahja Shoozi Conservation Elder Award Winner
The GOSCARS was established by Dr Margaret Jacobsohn in honour of Garth Owen-Smith, who played a critical role in establishing Namibia's first communal conservancies.
📷 Piet Hizarako (2nd from left) Conservation Elder Award Winner
📷 Piet Hizarako (2nd from left) Conservation Elder Award Winner
April 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The GOSCARS was established by Dr Margaret Jacobsohn in honour of Garth Owen-Smith, who played a critical role in establishing Namibia's first communal conservancies.
📷 Piet Hizarako (2nd from left) Conservation Elder Award Winner
📷 Piet Hizarako (2nd from left) Conservation Elder Award Winner
Each award is given for outstanding dedication to their communities and passion for wildlife conservation. This was the first public event that the new Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism attended since her appointment.
📷 Hon. Minister Indileni Daniel
📷 Hon. Minister Indileni Daniel
April 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Each award is given for outstanding dedication to their communities and passion for wildlife conservation. This was the first public event that the new Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism attended since her appointment.
📷 Hon. Minister Indileni Daniel
📷 Hon. Minister Indileni Daniel
A wonderful evening at the GOSCARS! Last night, Hon. Minister Indileni Daniel honoured six community conservation heroes and Iipumbu Ya Tshilongo Conservancy with Grass Roots Owen-Smith Conservation Awards (GOSCARS).
April 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
A wonderful evening at the GOSCARS! Last night, Hon. Minister Indileni Daniel honoured six community conservation heroes and Iipumbu Ya Tshilongo Conservancy with Grass Roots Owen-Smith Conservation Awards (GOSCARS).
The green patches on the map are expanding! This means that veg. is growing more strongly in more areas = bigger patches that are experiencing above-average growth for this time in the season. Note that this is for 11-20 March. The next map ( 21-30 March) should look even better.
March 26, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The green patches on the map are expanding! This means that veg. is growing more strongly in more areas = bigger patches that are experiencing above-average growth for this time in the season. Note that this is for 11-20 March. The next map ( 21-30 March) should look even better.