Swakop Uranium is implementing a project to protect Namibia's iconic Welwitschia plant through scientific research, monitoring and conservation initiatives.

The Welwitschia is one of Namibia's most distinctive plants, surviving for centuries in one of the world's harshest environments.

A new book documenting indigenous trees found in Nkurenkuru was launched.

Authored by Hans-Martin Milk, the book "The Trees of Nkurenkuru" profiles tree species found in Nkurenkuru.

Scientists have warned that Namibia's marine ecosystems are changing, and they have gathered in Henties Bay to find out whether these changes are natural fluctuations or signs of a deeper transition.

The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Indileni Daniel, says there are limited resources to effectively respond to plant poaching incidents in the country.

Global leaders, policymakers, scientists and conservation advocates are gathered in Mombasa, Kenya, for the 2026 Our Ocean Conference.

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani said Namibia is intensifying efforts to declare more marine protected areas as the country works towards meeting international biodiversity commitments.

Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) Anselm Marungu says the ministry will continue to ensure safe practices of biodiversity in rural areas to help unlock wealth and job opportunities to address poverty amongst communities living there.

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.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism will conduct a feasibility study for a Kavango West Wildlife Dispersal Area.

The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, has called for stronger institutional and technical support to fully implement Namibia's Access and Benefit Sharing Framework (ABS).