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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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/

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

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/

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

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.

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

• Webinar Alert • Join the Namibian Youth Chamber of Environment (NYCE) next week, Wednesday July 16th, for a powerful conversation on Rhino Conservation in Namibia. meet.google.com/ovf-isew-gkr Brought to you by NYCE | email us at youth@n-c-e.org

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

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 · 05/06/2025

•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! 🌍

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

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

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

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...

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

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). 1/

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

|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!

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

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

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

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. 🧵

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

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

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

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

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

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

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

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/

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

This Earth Day, we are celebrating the rain in Namibia! Our water is precious - do your part for the Earth by using water sparingly.

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Webinar tomorrow! All about plant poaching, which is an emerging threat in Namibia.

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

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/

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Representatives of Iipumbu Ya Tshilongo Conservancy - Winner of the GOSCARS Conservancy Award.

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

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

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

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

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

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

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

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

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

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).

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

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.

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

"Beyond 35: For a prosperous future!" Happy 35th Independence Namibia, May your people, economy and environment prosper! 21 March 2025

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Last year was the hottest on record for Namibia 🥵 Climate change predictions suggest that Namibia is getting hotter and drier, which is a concern for water and food security. This highlights the urgent need for adaptation. Find more graphs like this here: showyourstripes.info

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Vegetation growth is looking slightly better over an expanded area when compared with the last update. Few areas are significantly above the long-term average (dark green). The far south and west are still well below average for this time of year. Visit namibiarangelands.com

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Good rains in Windhoek recently may trick some into believing that the season is turning out OK. At best, it is average for this time of year (if you live in central, NE). In many places, it is still well below average (particularly far NW, South). namibiarangelands.com

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Honouring our Namibian Icon! 🇳🇦 The Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE), together with its Youth Chamber (NYCE) joins the nation in mourning a visionary leader, H.E Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma. 1/2

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Webinar Alert!!! The Namibian Youth Chamber of Environment (NYCE) is hosting Kelsey Prediger of the Pangolin Conservation & Research Foundation (PCRF) for a discussion on pangolin conservation. 1/

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

The rangeland condition is average to slightly above average (for this time of year) in parts of the north-east and north-central, but it's not looking good for the south. To access maps like these on a regional scale and find more information on rangelands, visit www.namibiarangelands.com

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

The latest rangeland map (11-20 Jan) is out now! Note that these maps are showing a comparison of this year to the average of all years since 2012 during the same time period. 1/2

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Penguin Awareness Day!🐧 The African Penguin (aka African Rock Penguin) is an iconic bird species found along the southern coasts of Africa. Sadly, the populations of these birds have declined by over 70% in the last 30 years due to overfishing, habitat loss and climate change.

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

These findings are interpreted in light of temperature changes recorded for these areas since 1950, that show a 2C increase at noon and an average (24 hour) increase of 1.3C, higher than the global 1C increase over the same time period. 5/

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

They found a shocking 90% decline of Euphorbia damarana occurring near Brandberg in the north-west, 88% decline of Euphorbia gregaria near Klein Karas in the south-central and a 61% decline of Euphorbia gummifera near Garub in the south-west. 3/

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Desert plants are suffering in due to climate change. Concerning results from a new study of three Euphorbia (milk bush) species from different parts of Namibia's arid regions. 1/

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

3rd call for nominations: It's time to nominate your outstanding Namibian community ranger for this year's GOSCARs (the 4th Grassroots Owen-Smith Community Ranger Awards), to be presented in Windhoek on Thursday, April 10. 1/

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

While the rains finally arrived in many parts of the country, the country wide vegetation growth picture remains bleak. More rain is needed urgently in most areas to avoid another year of severe drought. More info and maps here: www.namibiarangelands.com/products/

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Conservation Namibia @conservnamibia.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Want to know all about nature conservation and the environment in Namibia? There is no better one-stop-shop than conservationnamibia.com! Includes all of the magazine articles from 2019 to 2024, along with regular blogs.

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