In a bid to bolster environmental conservation efforts across the African continent, the Consortium of African Funds for the Environment (CAFE) is set to host its highly anticipated annual gathering in Swakopmund, Namibia. Scheduled to take place from the 2nd to the 6th of September 2024 at the Plaza Hotel, this event promises to be a pivotal moment for stakeholders committed to safeguarding Africa’s rich biodiversity.

The recent engagements at Okakarara Secondary School marked a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to address Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) in Namibia’s Otjozondjupa landscape. Supported by the Poverty Oriented Support to Community Conservation in Namibia (POSCCIN) Project, these workshops brought together various stakeholders, including conservancies, governmental bodies, and conservation organizations, to align strategies and enhance co-existence between humans and wildlife.

In the vast expanses of conservancies and rural areas, access to clean water is not just a necessity but a lifeline. For years, communities in these regions have grappled with the arduous task of maintaining water infrastructure, often relying on fuel-powered boreholes to secure their water supply. However, a transformative shift is underway, heralding a new era of sustainability and cost-effectiveness through the adoption of solar-powered solutions.

The recently held Tourism Expo, themed “Beyond Borders,” with a special focus on the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) provided a platform for industry players in the tourism sector to promote their products and services. On the Community-Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) front, the 2024 Tourism Expo showcased the remarkable talents of community crafters, providing them with a platform to exhibit and sell their products.

On 28 and 29 February 2024, GIZ, KfW and CCFN hosted a group of about 8 members of the Committee on the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection from the German Bundestag (German Parliament). The delegation was led by the Committee Chairman Mr Herald Ebner and, accompanied by the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Namibia, His Excellency Dr Thorsten Hutter.