Namibia Nature Foundation
...Committed to conservation

Previous projects assisted by NNF


The LIFE Plus Programme USAID, MET, WWF Building on support of Namibia's CBNRM programme.
Conservation and Development Opportunities from the Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity in the Communal Lands of Southern Africa (CODEOSUB) European Union Promoting successes in Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) projects within southern Africa.
FAO Animal Genetic Resources FAO MAWRD - looking at ways to safeguard indigenous breeds of livestock.
Cessna 182 US Fish and Wildlife MET - monitoring of wildlife; Etosha.
National Biodiversity Strategy GEF via UNEP DEA - formulate a strategy and action plan to safeguard Namibia's biodiversity.
Inselberg Study EU MET - study of the biodiversity of inselbergs.
DEA Biodiversity phase II/III GTZ MET - data collection of national biodiversity.
Conservation and Development Opportunities EU via Africa Resources Trust NNF - conservation and development opportunities from the sustainable use of biological diversity in the communal lands of southern Africa.
BIOTA BMBF NBRI - Biodiversity transect analysis in Africa programme.
Transboundary Mammals LIFE (USAID) B. Paterson - transboundary management of endangered & high value mammal species.
Brandberg Trust Rössing Uranium/ FNB Southern African Rock Art Research Association - protection and development of Brandberg tourism.
Carnivore Monitoring Project MET, Africat, NAPHA, Okatumba, Metropolitan MET, NGOs, conservancies, farmers - population estimates of carnivores in Namibia.
Etosha Lion TUSK Trust/ IUCN MET - ensuring the future of viable lion populations in Etosha.
National Cheetah Strategy Safari Club International DSSS/ MET - development of a national cheetah strategy.
Wild Dog Project SIDA, Go Green, various R. Lines - research and conservation project on the African wild dog in emerging communal conservancies in Otjozondjupa.
Caprivi IRDNC WWF/LIFE/USAID IRDNC - Community-based conservation.
Marienfluss Conservancy Fund Tourists Bed levy charged; funds used by Marienfluss conservancy management committee.
CBNRM Conservancy Support SIDA NNF/ RISE/ LAC/ MET - supporting conservancy development in Kunene, Erongo.
Theatre for Africa GEF via ART MET/ WWF/ NNF - community outreach programme for conservation.
CBNRM/MET Institutional Support WWF/LIFE MET - staff/infrastructure development in MET, NGOs and conservancies.
NNF Capacity WWF/LIFE (USAID) NNF - improve quality of life for rural Namibian through sustainable natural resource management.
NACSO PDFB World Bank Grant for preparation of biodiversity conservation and integrated ecosystem management programme.
#Khoadi //Hoas Conservancy NACSO (WWF/LIFE) NNF/ NACSO - capacity building #Khoadi //Hoas conservancy.
WILD DFID DFID DEA - diversification of livelihoods.
Penguin conservation New England Aquarium & various MFMR/UNAM - impact of nesting habitat quality on population trends in the African Penguin.
Desertification Regional Awareness Project GTZ DEA/ DRFN - support for desertification control in northern regions.
Bush Encroachment Finnish Government DEA - programme to combat desertification.
NAPCOD III GTZ MET/ MAWRD/ DRFN/ NEPRU - halt, reverse processes of desertification.
Elesmap EEC NNF - survey of elephant populations in Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa and Malawi.
Elephant Conflict various MET - work with Khorixas communities on human/elephant conflict.
North West Kunene Game Products Trust Fund MET/ Raleigh International/ #Khoadi //Hoas conservancy - reducing human/ elephant conflict.
EIA Guidelines Royal Netherlands Embassy MET - production of sector-specific environmental impact assessment guidelines; agriculture, mining, water.
Namutoni EE Centre GoldFields; Australian HC MET - EE Centre in Etosha National Park.
Okatjikona EE Centre GoldFields; Australian HC & USAID MET - EE Centre in Waterberg Plateau Park
Environmental Investment Fund USAID DEA - feasibility study of EIF development by local levies, international donations.
Swedish Environment Small Grants Fund III & IV SIDA Projects contributing to sustainable environmental development.
Films Sidewinder Films NNF - film company donates funds towards projects in areas where filming took place.
Go Green Commercial Bank of Namibia NNF - administration and technical support to environmental projects selected by CBoN for Go Green fund.
Namibia Wilderness Association Membership-based NWA - promotion of wilderness issues.
Skeleton Coast Support WILD Foundation MET - Aerial census of Skeleton Coast Park
Wilderness WILD Foundation WILD Foundation T. Cooper - development of wilderness management in Namibia.
REST Various M. Diekmann - fundraising for rare and endangered species.
Environmental Legislation NORAD DEA - re-drafting of Namibia's environmental laws.
Regional Environmental Profile Royal Netherlands Embassy MET - environmental profile of 4 'O's: Omusati, Oshana, Ohangwena, Oshikoto.
Kavango Profile French Embassy MET - environmental profile of the Kavango region.
Environmental Review Journal British High Commission; British Council DEA - publication on environmental issues of Namibia.
Art for the Earth phase III NamPower; NAGN; NNF EE and awareness-raising through schools' art competition.
Environmental Publications Sales, publications MET - development of environmental maps & brochures.
National Remote Sensing Centre IBIS MET - generation and cost recovery of NRSC through production of maps and satellite imagery.
Sperrgebiet DANCED MET - developing land-use plan for Diamond Area 1.
Des & Jen Bartlett Fund Mr. & Mrs. Bartlett Bartletts/ NNF - funding, small environment projects.
NNF Microgrants 2002-03 NNF NNF - EE tour support; bursaries; small projects' support.
Natural Resource Accounting I (Namibia, NYU, Uni. Gothenberg) SIDA MET - compilation and policy analysis of NRA in Namibia.
Natural Resource Accounting II (Namibia, Uni. Pretoria, NYU, Botswana Statistics office) USAID MET - compilation and policy analysis of NRA in Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi.
DEA Natural Resource Economics IUCN / SIDA DEA - support and training of economists.
Coastal Demand Survey SIDA MET - gathering quantitative data on willingness of public to pay for Namibia's coastal tourism resources.
Ozone Depleting Substances UNEP MTI - research into ODS, and awareness-creation.
Waste Management NORAD MET - development of a national pollution control and waste management programme for Namibia.
Poisons and Pesticides Various NARREC/VSG/EWT - awareness-raising on poison use in Namibia.
Zebra Snake Serum German Embassy MET - development of a zebra snake serum.
Rhino APU II WWF MET - assistance to rhino anti-poaching units in Etosha.
Rhino Waterberg Save the Rhino International, & various Boas Erckie - assistance to rhino anti-poaching units in Waterberg.
State of the Environment reporting Finnish Government MET - production of state of the environment reports.
Infocom Atlas Finnish Government MET - development of a Namibian atlas emphasising the sustainable development.
Preparation of NDP II DANCED/IIED NPC/ DEA - national strategy for sustainable development within NDP II.
Green Plan Review DANCED/COWI NNF - environmental review of Namibian Green Plan.
North West Tourism Master Plan, phase II Austrian Govt. MET - tourism development options and plan for north-western regions.
Walking trails / Camps Rössing Uranium MET - development of walking trails, camps on Waterberg plateau.
Water Tourism Demand WARFSA Dept. Water Affairs - water demand management study in Namibian tourism facilities.
RAMSAR Wetlands Ramsar Secretariat MET - study of Ramsar wetland sites.
Walvis Bay Wetlands Ramsar Secretariat CETN - wetland conservation and wise use.
Every River SIDA NNF/ KCS - promotion of co-management of Okavango river basin.
Fisheries Management WWF MFMR - Chobe/Zambezi river systems & floodplains.
West Coast Environment Fund Rössing & various MET - protection of Damara Tern breeding sites.
Mountain Zebra Survey CITES Standing Committee / Total MET - research into population status and trade in mountain Zebra of Namibia.
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