Namibia launched a conservation project valued at more than N$1 billion in Windhoek on Wednesday.

Conservancies are not just conservation areas, but they are institutions driving development, securing services, and creating opportunities.

Botswana's Minister of Environment and Tourism, Wynter Mmolotsi, has called for integrated land use as the region embarks on promoting ecological conservation.

This call comes at a time when most of the countries in the SADC region continue to grapple with the deadly foot-and-mouth disease.

Marine and coastal conservation issues in Namibia remain underreported in the media.

This has limited their visibility in the public eye and weakened efforts to address ocean-related challenges.

Namibia continues to position itself as a leading ecotourism destination, with a strong focus on conservation and sustainable development.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has clarified how Namibia's natural or biological resources should be accessed and used. 

The City of Windhoek has inaugurated a “Wastewater” mobile exhibition at the Windhoek Museum, designed to educate residents about the significance of water reuse and management.

Over N$350 million has been allocated to state-protected areas, which focuses on enhancing conservation, protection and the sustainable use of wildlife species and their natural habitat.

This includes national parks and other conservation areas.

Efforts to strengthen wildlife protection and environmental monitoring in the Namib-Naukluft National Park have received a boost following a donation of radio communication equipment by mining company Langer Heinrich Uranium.

The Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) has launched its Strategic Plan for 2026-2031 in Windhoek today. 

Speaking at this launch, the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, Jennely Matundu, says the government remains committed to community-based conservation.