If you want to dive even deeper, use the link in the article to get free access to the whole book on the Highlands and Escarpments of Angola and Namibia. https://t.co/XaI1Z1Q67F

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. https://t.co/iX6c9o74oM

Other than one very small protected area near Lüderitz, none of Namibia's Exclusive Economic Zone is safe from bottom trawling. There is an urgent need to better regulate this sector and manage its environmental impacts.

This is what ocean trawling involves. Commonly 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. https://t.co/TFfauaDMOJ

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: https://t.co/6LRvVrIJui

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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. https://t.co/cHeASWXp6F

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: https://t.co/25kHWrLaaq

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 NB ecosystem.2/2

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 https://t.co/3sfGSPKear

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

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 https://t.co/NRfZ9HDdPn

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. https://t.co/qTyHZyvOoO

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. https://t.co/zBDutFaxQp

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? https://t.co/ar3Df7V4xy

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

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 https://t.co/Bsjq4Jz4CG

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 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