Telling Namibia's conservation story to the world. Presenting research, conservation action and true stories from the field. Tweets by Gail Thomson
Windhoek, Namibia
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Have you read Morgan Hauptfleisch's article on conservation controversies yet?
If not, you may still be stuck on Mount Stupid 😉 Instead, you can learn more about these complex issues and join us in the Valley of Despair 😅
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How much do you know about giraffe?
Dive into this article from Giraffe Conservation Foundation to discover more about these fascinating animals and what is being done to conserve them.
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Cabinet recently decided to relax the fishing restrictions for the horse mackerel sector. Given the current state of our marine fisheries due to a history of mismanagement, this decision marks yet another move towards total fisheries collapse.
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Right now, while things are still looking good, is the time to prepare for the next drought. We have provided some ideas for drought preparation in this article. What are your thoughts on how Namibia can be better prepared for the Super El Niño?
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The GOSCARs honours community rangers who have gone beyond the call of duty to serve their communities and conserve wildlife in their conservancies.
The stories of this year's 6 awardees showcase real dedication, even at great personal risk.
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How do Elephant Guards trained by EHRA - Elephant Human Relations Aid help their communities to live with elephants?
Read this inspiring article to find out!
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Are Namibia's insects declining? Anecdotal evidence suggests they are. This is an urgent call for research and action.
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A long blog, but a simple take-home message: do not import South African honeybees into Namibia! If you want to know why this is a problem, read more here:
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Are you aware of the plight of Namibia's penguins? If not, you need to read this article by Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF).
African penguins in Namibia and South Africa are struggling for survival.
#penguinawarenessday
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Namibia's energy sector is at a crossroads. Which way should we go? Answering this is difficult, because one has to cut through the hype and get to the facts. In this article, we consider each energy option in turn. Let us know what you think!
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Our 2025 magazine is out now!
The diversity of the topics and projects presented here are a reflection of the healthy state of Namibia's conservation sector.
Dive right in to this year's edition here: conservationnamibia.com/arti…
Warning! This article will make you nostalgic for stamps! Helge Denker reflects on years of designing stamps for Namibia. In our digital age, only collectors are still interested in stamps. Some of these beauties may make you wish you had a letter to post
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The rangeland picture across Namibia is generally a good one thus far! A few areas are showing well above average vegetation growth for this time of year, while most others are close to the average. For more maps and information, visit namibiarangelands.com/produc…
A good article on the hydrogen hype and the difficulties of this industry. If the market for the product is weak (and getting weaker), why should Namibia sacrifice anything for it? 1/3 ftm.eu/articles/europe-clima…
Let the small pilot hydrogen projects in areas that are not ecologically sensitive give it a go first. If they fail, we would have lost nothing and learned something. If they succeed, good for them and the Namibians they employ. 2/3
What is happening with the communal conservancies between Etosha and the Skeleton Coast? How are their needs being addressed alongside conservation goals to maintain wildlife corridors between these protected areas?
Read this article to find out.
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The cats and dogs in Namibia's rural areas are often unvaccinated and thus vulnerable to rabies and other diseases. Yet the issue is bigger than that - a cat or dog that contracts rabies could bite a human or other animals.
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Wildlife, especially carnivores (and, oddly, kudus) are susceptible to rabies. The lack of vaccinations for rural cats and dogs therefore poses a threat to humans and wildlife. Read this article to find out what @CCFCheetah is doing about the situation in the Greater Waterberg.
Did you know that the highlands and escarpments of Namibia and Angola are FULL of unique plants and animals? In this article, John Mendelsohn goes beyond the "furry and cute" species and reveals a stunning variety of reptiles, amphibians, plants and fish.
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If you want to dive even deeper, use the link in the article to get free access to the whole book on the Highlands and Escarpments of Angola and Namibia.
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