Namibia is working on a new ten-year plan for protecting its plants and animals. The national policy, called NBSAP III, is being put together by the Namibia Nature Foundation with help from the environment ministry and a German development agency. A spokesperson said the goal is to match local conservation work with global targets and the country's own development needs.
They have started holding meetings across the country to get public input, from regions like Zambezi and Erongo. The talks are meant to gather local views on what's hurting wildlife and what actions to take. People from government, businesses, and community groups are all part of the discussion. Organizers say this inclusive process is key to making a plan that actually works and gets local support.
After the regional meetings, experts will use that information to write the first draft of the strategy. A bigger national workshop will let everyone review and tweak the final plan before it gets locked in. The whole process aims to stop biodiversity loss while still helping people's livelihoods.
They have started holding meetings across the country to get public input, from regions like Zambezi and Erongo. The talks are meant to gather local views on what's hurting wildlife and what actions to take. People from government, businesses, and community groups are all part of the discussion. Organizers say this inclusive process is key to making a plan that actually works and gets local support.
After the regional meetings, experts will use that information to write the first draft of the strategy. A bigger national workshop will let everyone review and tweak the final plan before it gets locked in. The whole process aims to stop biodiversity loss while still helping people's livelihoods.
