WWF Namibia

17/08/2026

Catch up on the latest from WWF Namibia.

Our June-July Newsletter is packed with inspiring stories from the field, showcasing how people, communities and nature are working together to create a more sustainable future.

From wildlife conservation and climate resilience to impactful partnerships and community-led initiatives, there is plenty to explore.

Read the stories and discover the highlights from the past two months via the link below:
https://wwfafrica.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/wwf-namibia-newsletter-june--july-2026.pdf

12/08/2026

12/08/2026

🐘 Today, we celebrate Namibia's elephants and the people who help make their future possible.

Namibia is home to one of Africa's most remarkable elephant populations, including the iconic desert-adapted elephants that have learned to survive in some of the world's most challenging environments. Their continued presence is not only a conservation achievement but also a testament to the power of community-led conservation.

For decades, Namibia's pioneering Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) programme has placed communities at the heart of conservation. Through communal conservancies, local communities play a vital role in protecting elephant habitat, monitoring wildlife, supporting coexistence, and ensuring that conservation delivers benefits for both people and nature.

As elephants move across vast landscapes in search of food, water, and safe passage, their future depends on connected habitats and strong partnerships between communities, conservation organisations, government, and the private sector.

This World Elephant Day, we celebrate the communities, partnerships, and landscapes that help ensure elephants remain a part of Namibia's natural heritage for generations to come.

10/08/2026

Today, on , we celebrate one of Africa's most iconic species and renew our commitment to securing its future.

Lions are symbols of strength, resilience, and the wild beauty of our continent. Yet their survival depends on connected landscapes that allow wildlife to move freely, access resources, and adapt to a changing world.

Across the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA), the world's largest terrestrial transboundary conservation landscape, wildlife connectivity helps sustain lion populations by linking habitats across borders and supporting coexistence between people and nature.

By protecting vital wildlife corridors and promoting conservation across landscapes, we can help ensure that future generations continue to hear the roar of lions across Africa's wild spaces.

03/08/2026

🐾 What can a wildlife collar tell us? More than you might think.

Did you know that a spotted hyena travelled more than 4,000 miles across Namibia? Thanks to GPS tracking collars, conservationists can uncover remarkable wildlife journeys and gain vital insights into how animals move across our landscapes.

From elephants navigating ancient pathways to lions moving through areas shared with communities, tracking technology helps identify critical wildlife corridors, protect key habitats, and reduce human-wildlife conflict.

While collars may appear unusual at first glance, they are carefully fitted by trained wildlife professionals and designed to provide essential data that supports both wildlife conservation and local livelihoods.

Every signal tells a story. Every story helps us better understand, protect, and coexist with the wildlife that makes Namibia so unique.

What surprised you most about wildlife tracking?

Read more: 🔗 https://www.worldwildlife.org/resources/explainers/how-tracking-wildlife-with-collars-helps-animalsand-people/

31/07/2026

🦏💚 Meet some of the conservation heroes helping to protect Namibia's wildlife and natural heritage.

Behind every wildlife sighting, patrol, and conservation success are dedicated community game guards and rangers working on the ground every day.

This World Ranger Day, we celebrate their commitment, resilience, and passion for conservation across Namibia's communal conservancies.

Thank you for your service, courage, and dedication.

20/07/2026

Namibia has recorded its lowest level of rhino losses in more than a decade, an encouraging sign that conservation efforts across the country are making a difference.

This milestone reflects the dedication of rangers, local communities, government institutions, and conservation partners working together to safeguard Namibia's natural heritage.

It's a reminder that when people unite behind a common goal, positive change is possible.

Read the full story: https://www.worldwildlife.org/news/stories/namibia-records-lowest-rhino-poaching-in-more-than-a-decade/

16/07/2026

Recently, WWF Namibia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture and the City of Windhoek, conducted a Water Marshals Training for school learners at the Community Conservation Inspiration Hub.

The training equipped learners with practical knowledge and skills to protect, manage, and promote responsible water use within their schools and communities. Participants learned about the importance of water conservation in Namibia, one of Africa's driest countries, where water remains a scarce and valuable resource.

As part of the programme, learners were trained to monitor water points, report leaks, promote good hygiene practices, and raise awareness among their peers about responsible water use. These actions help foster positive behavioural change and encourage environmental responsibility from a young age.

Through partnerships like these, we are nurturing the next generation of environmental stewards while strengthening community resilience and advancing sustainable water management for all.