CONSERVATION BEYOND BOUNDARIES

CONSERVATION BEYOND BOUNDARIES Namibia is redefining what conservation can look like. In March 2026, the country formally recognised its first three Other Effective Areabased Conservation Measures (OECMs), signalling a shift toward more inclusive, outcome-driven biodiversity protection. OECMs differ from traditional protected areas. They are not officially proclaimed parks or reserves, but rather landscapes, often communal, […]

PARTNERSHIPS POWER NAMIBIA’S ENVIRONMENTAL FUTURE

PARTNERSHIPS POWER NAMIBIA’S ENVIRONMENTAL FUTURE On a clear Windhoek morning, leaders from government, finance, conservation and community organisations gathered at the Community Conservation and Inspiration Hub for Environmental Knowledge Day – an event hosted by FNB Namibia through the FirstRand Namibia Foundation. Under the theme “Driving Sustainable Impact Through Strategic Partnerships,” the gathering served as […]