Today, the CCFN team participated in an Anti-Bribery and Corruption Awareness Training facilitated by Gerrit Jordaan from GJ Jordaan Consulting Services CC. The session covered key topics including the Whistleblower Policy and Code of Ethics, aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in all areas of our work. This training equips the CCFN team with the knowledge and tools to uphold the highest standards of integrity, ensuring our operations remain fair, transparent, and in line with good governance principles.

The Community Conservation Fund of Namibia, through the Poverty-Oriented Support to Community Conservation in Namibia Project, funded through KfW Development Bank, in collaboration with the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Impact Tank, and Nyae Nyae Conservancy, recently hosted an innovative Astro Tourism Training Workshop, aimed at unlocking the potential of indigenous astronomy to promote cultural preservation, education, and sustainable tourism.

The Community Conservation Fund of Namibia (CCFN), in partnership with the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), has successfully completed and commissioned cutting-edge digital communication systems referred to as Community Hubs in Otjiu-West and Orupembe Conservancies, located in the remote Kunene Region. These hubs are powered by Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite technology, bringing reliable broadband internet access to areas previously beyond the reach of conventional connectivity.

The Community Conservation Fund of Namibia (CCFN) proudly participated in the Collaborative Landscape Innovation Platform (CLIP) held from Thursday, 19 June to Friday, 20 June 2025, at the Marienfluss Conservancy in Namibia’s remote Kunene Region.

The forum brought together key stakeholders under the Skeleton Coast – Etosha Conservation Bridge (SCECB) initiative — a long-term landscape conservation and management programme.

In the dry, thorny landscape of Kunene North, where the midday sun scorches the earth and water is as precious as gold, three elderly men have taken it upon themselves to protect what little their community depends on—its gardens.
Niklas Tjauira, Kambanga Zaryama, and Unyonena Katupose are not trained wildlife rangers. They do not wear uniforms, nor do they carry radios or protective gear. What they have instead is courage born of necessity and a deep love for the land that raised them. Armed only with whistles, sticks, and the occasional torch or horn, they spend their nights watching over community gardens—small patches of green that feed their families and their neighbours.

The Community Conservation Fund of Namibia (CCFN), in collaboration with Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) and key partners, recently undertook a field visit to Kunene North, engaging directly with community members in Ondjete and surrounding areas.
The purpose of the visit was clear: to listen, learn, and strengthen partnerships in the face of growing human-elephant conflict that continues to challenge both livelihoods and conservation efforts.

The Community Conservation Fund of Namibia (CCFN), through the Poverty Oriented Support to Community Conservation in Namibia project, recently conducted a series of visits to water points in the Kavango and Zambezi landscapes. These visits aimed to assess the current state of water infrastructure, engage with community members, and raise awareness on the importance of protecting and maintaining these vital resources.

In a groundbreaking effort to safeguard rural livelihoods, communities in the Kavango and Zambezi regions have received a fleet of JCB backhoe loaders to aid in the fight against human-wildlife conflict. These heavy-duty machines will be instrumental in digging trenches around gardens and crop fields, preventing elephants from destroying vital food sources for local farmers.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, in partnership with the Community Conservation Fund of Namibia and the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Area, successfully handed over vital infrastructure and equipment aimed at mitigating human-wildlife conflict and improving livelihoods in the Zambezi Region. The region is particularly vulnerable to human-wildlife conflict due to the presence of species such as lions, elephants, hippos, and crocodiles.

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.