Forests at the Heart of Climate Action and Community Empowerment
In this episode of Venture Media in Conversation with NILALEG, Johnson Ndokosho, Director of Forestry at Namibia's Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, discusses the vital role forests play in climate action. With over 20 years of experience, Ndokosho shares Namibia's unique forestry landscape, the challenges forests face, and the importance of sustainable forestry practices. He emphasises community-based conservation programs, tree planting initiatives, and the use of technology to monitor forest health. Ndokosho urges collective responsibility to protect forests, ensuring they thrive for future generations and support Namibia’s green vision.
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Conference on Integrated Landscape Management
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Nkulivere Rising: In conversation with Werner Mbongo on NILALEG’s Initiatives in Kavango West
In the verdant expanses of the Nkulivere landscape in the Kavango West Region of Namibia, a transformative initiative, managed by the Namibian Nature Foundation under NILALEG, is taking root. The NILALEG project is at the forefront of pioneering development, aiming to uplift local communities through sustainable natural resource management by integrating environmental stewardship with economic growth. I recently had the opportunity to discuss this initiative with Werner Mbongo, the project coordinator for NILALEG’s Nkulivere landscape, as we sat on the banks of the Okavango River just outside Nkurenkuru.
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Advancing Environmental Governance in Namibia
In this episode, Venture Media collaborates with the Namibia Integrated Landscape Approach for Enhancing Livelihoods and Environmental Governance (NILALEG) to explore a transformative project in Namibia. The initiative, led by Jonas Nghishidi and supported by the Global Environmental Facility and the UNDP, aims to integrate conservation, agriculture, and governance to enhance the livelihoods of over 20,000 Namibians. Emphasising integrated landscape management, NILALEG addresses global challenges such as biodiversity loss and climate change, aligning with the UN’s SDGs. Through multi-stakeholder coordination and a grant mechanism supporting community projects, the initiative has made significant strides in sustainable development and gender mainstreaming. Partnerships with local institutions enhance its impact, promising lasting improvements in environmental governance and a balanced coexistence between people and nature in Namibia.
This is Namibia, a wonderfully diverse destination ideal for any traveller. Known for its dramatic deserts and vast landscapes, an abundance of wildlife and friendly faces. Namibia is a traveller's dream. Discover its wonders with our series of stories from the land of endless horizons and incredible adventures. Stories meant to inform and inspire, from the pages of our Travel News Namibia magazine. Travel is about storytelling after-all, and in this series we share stories that matter. That's our mantra. Sharing stories, information and inspiration to an audience that understand and value why certain things matter. Why conservation, tourism, people & communities, journeys and ethics matter. How these elements interrelate and how we can bring about change, contribute to the world and support each other. Whether for an entire nation, an industry, a community, or even just an individual. We find, explore, discover, teach, showcase and share stories that matter. We hope you enjoy them.
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