Public debates on controversial conservation topics like trophy hunting and culling are often dominated by people who are over-confident but uninformed. A call for more science to inform debate.

There are officially four different giraffe species in Africa, based on extensive scientific research. This has wide-ranging implications for giraffe conservation efforts.

The recent Cabinet decision to relax the 200 m isobath fishing restrictions for horse mackerel is short-sighted and will put this marine fish stock at risk of collapse, with dire consequences.

Is Namibia ready for drought caused by the coming “super El Niño”? What can individuals and institutions do now to prepare themselves? A call for pro-active strategies to develop drought resilience.

The six community rangers awarded Grassroots Owen-Smith Conservation Awards (GOSCARs) have shown dedication to protecting communities and wildlife that goes well beyond the call of duty.

Community elephant guards are helping people in northwest Namibia to live alongside elephants through practical assistance and education to reduce human-elephant conflict.

Why are we seeing fewer insects now than a few decades ago? Are insects declining because of global problems, or Namibian ones? This is a call to research and action; before it’s too late.

The application to import honeybees from South Africa to Namibia must be denied to protect Namibia’s beekeeping industry, farming sector and biodiversity.

The Okavango (Cubango) River ecosystem is under growing threat due to uncontrolled developments in Namibia and Angola. This poses a major threat to the Okavango Delta in Botswana.

The African Penguin is classified as Critically Endangered, mainly due to overfishing in Namibia and South Africa. Urgent action is needed to avoid extinction of the world’s smallest penguin.

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?

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.

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 ...

A programme aimed at reducing human-wildlife conflict, diversifying livelihoods, increasing food security and conserving landscapes in northeastern Namibia.

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.

Explore the immense variety of unique (endemic) plant and animal species found in the highlands and escarpments of Angola and Namibia.

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....

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.

RWE withdrew from Namibias $10 billion Hyphen green ammonia project, affecting the countrys hydrogen hub ambitions

Freehold conservancies could contribute to ecosystem connectivity and global conservation targets if they are adequately supported by the Namibian government.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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...

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

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...

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

The 2025 Grass Roots Owen-Smith Community Ranger Awards (GOSCARS) paid tribute to Garth Owen-Smith by rewarding six community rangers and a conservancy for their dedication to conservation.

The Protected Plants Task Team was formed to address the increasing trend of plant poaching in Namibia by improving public awareness and bringing poachers to book.