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Welcome to our News page, your primary source for all the latest developments, announcements, and insights related to the NIMPA+ Project. This page is dedicated to informing you about our ongoing efforts in marine conservation, community engagement, and research activities along Namibia’s coastlines. From groundbreaking project milestones to community stories and event announcements, our news articles provide comprehensive coverage of the impacts and advancements we are making. Stay connected with us to see how, together, we are making a difference in preserving the marine environment and enhancing the lives of coastal communities.
December 15, 2025
Luderitz women turn beadmaking into life lessons – nbc
A group of women in Luderitz are not only making beads for a living but are also sharing valuable lessons ...
December 4, 2025
Namibia’s African Penguin on the Brink of Extinction
A powerful look at why the future of the African Penguin is hanging in the balance. The article lays out ...
December 4, 2025
Balancing livelihoods and sustainable fisheries management
The newly published feature, “Sustainable Fisheries Management”, explores how Namibia can strengthen the long-term sustainability of its fisheries - a ...
November 17, 2025
A Namibian First for Research
Green turtles are more than icons of the sea. They are graceful, ancient, and vital to the health of our ...
November 17, 2025
Empowering Coastal Entrepreneurs
17 November 2025, Lüderitz – We hosted the very first pitch event focused on enterpreneurs in the small-scale fishing sector ...
November 13, 2025
First Responder Training Strengthens Seabird Emergency Response on Namibia’s Central Coast
In September and October 2025, the Namibian Marine Conservation and Research Organisation (NAMCOB) delivered two First Responder Trainings along Namibia’s ...
November 12, 2025
Supporting Small Scale Fishers in Lüderitz: New Equipment Strengthens Local Value Chains
The Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF), through the Blue Benguela Partnership (BBP) Project, has handed over equipment worth about N$50,000 to ...
November 12, 2025
NIMPA+ Showcased at German–Namibian Government Talks in Lüderitz
The Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF) presented the NIMPA+ Project, funded by the Blue Action Fund, during the German–Namibian Government Negotiations ...
October 9, 2025
How Murals Are Bringing Ocean Conservation to Life in Lüderitz
In Lüderitz, Namibia, the sea is central to life, but its importance isn’t always visible. Waves of Change is flipping ...
August 25, 2025
Waves of Change, Phase II: Return to Lüderitz
After an eight-hour drive from Windhoek, Hasan and I arrived in Lüderitz and were greeted by the welcome sign we ...
August 20, 2025
NIMPA Training Inspires New Momentum for Marine Protection
Over two dynamic days, government agencies, scientists, civil society organisations, and community leaders came together to strengthen the future of ...
July 11, 2025
New UNESCO Chair at NUST to Digitise Indigenous Knowledge
This week, the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF) was honoured to attend the official launch of the UNESCO Chair in Digital ...
July 8, 2025
The historic High Seas Treaty is almost reality
Marine conservation doesn’t stop at national boundaries. As Namibia works to improve protection within our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) through ...
July 8, 2025
Secrets of the African Penguins
National Geographic captures African Penguins braving a desolate coast, only to be followed to their cave by a jackal predator ...
June 12, 2025
Namibia Joins Global Call to Action at UN Ocean Conference 2025
This week, Angus Middleton, Executive Director of the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF), is representing Namibia on the world stage at ...
June 9, 2025
Celebrating World Ocean Day
Across the planet, the ocean is stirring. Not just with waves and tides, but with calls for conservation. From coral ...
May 19, 2025
NAMCOB Launches the NIMPA Blue Table Discussions.
The Namibian Foundation for the Conservation of Seabirds (NAMCOB), in partnership with the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF), officially launched the ...
May 13, 2025
Let’s Make Our Cities and Communities Bird-Friendly
Every year, the world celebrates World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) in May to raise awareness about birds and the plight ...
May 7, 2025
Namibian Cetacean Stranding and Whale Disentanglement Workshops
At the end of last month (April), the project took a major step forward in marine conservation by hosting two ...
April 3, 2025
Empowering Lüderitz’s Coastal Entrepreneurs
The NIMPA+ project is supporting aspiring entrepreneurs in small-scale fishing and tourism in Lindustries through an innovative entrepreneurship program. Designed ...
April 1, 2025
Celebrating World NGO Day
At the heart of this year’s celebration was a renewed commitment to strengthening Namibia’s conservation landscape. NGOs, policymakers, and community ...
February 27, 2025
New Ocean Literacy Toolkit: Empowering Coastal Communities
In collaboration with our partners at the Blue Marine Foundation, we are excited to share the Namibian Ocean Literacy Toolkit, ...
February 24, 2025
From Classrooms to Coastlines: Igniting Passion for the Ocean
The Albatross Task Force (ATF) embarked on an exciting outreach tour, visiting schools across Namibia, particularly in Otjiwarongo, Otavi, and ...
February 6, 2025
NIMPA+ Entrepreneurship Program
The NIMPA+ project is inviting aspiring tourism entrepreneurs in Lüderitz to participate in an exciting two-part program designed to foster ...
January 31, 2025
Tuxedoed Treasures
There is a crisis unfolding in Namibian waters. The quintessentially cute African Penguin is facing imminent threat of extinction. This ...
November 19, 2024
On the Brink: African Penguin Declared Critically Endangered
The African Penguin, scientifically classified within the family Spheniscidae, holds a unique place in the natural world as the only ...
November 19, 2024
Artists in Namibia use art to promote marine conservation
WINDHOEK, May 7 (Xinhua) -- In southern Namibia, artists are using the power of art to raise awareness about the ...
October 24, 2024
Empowering Coastal Communities for Sustainable Futures
When communities grasp their role in preserving marine resources, they become active stewards of the environment ...
August 23, 2024
Murals Spark Marine Conservation in Coastal Communities
The Waves of Change mural project is an exciting and creative endeavour designed to engage coastal communities, especially young people, ...
July 26, 2024
The arts industry can be bankable – Herero
A sculptor from Lüderitz, Paul Herero (39), strongly believes the arts industry can be bankable if the right measures are ...
June 26, 2024
Sleeping on Water: A marine biologist in Namibia
From aquaphobe to sea bird conservationist, Priskilla Nghaangulwa had to reinvent herself on the seas off Namibia. Sleeping on Water: ...
June 7, 2024
Wold Ocean Day 2024
His Excellency Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia, arrived at Independence Beach this morning, June 7, 2024, ...