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12th May 2012	International Migratory Bird Day For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

27th Apr 2012	Film screening Earthlife Namibia and the Goethe Centre again invite you to the next film in our program: Uranium Road (2008). Venue: Swakopmund Museum, Roessing Hall. Time: 19h00 For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

26th Apr 2012	Film screening Earthlife Namibia and the Goethe Centre again invite you to the next film in our program: Uranium Road (2008). Venue: Habitat Centre, 47 Claudius Kanduvazu Street, Katutura. Time: 18h00 For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

25th Apr 2012	Film screening Earthlife Namibia and the Goethe Centre again invite you to the next film in our program: Uranium Road (2008). Venue: Goethe Centre, 1-5 Fidel Castro Street, Windhoek. Time: 19h15 For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

22nd Apr 2012	Earth Day Free screening of "One Day on Earth" at Studio 77, Old Breweries Complex, Garten Street, Windhoek at 5pm For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

19th Apr 2012	Botanical Society of Namibia Annual General Meeting To be held at 18h30 at NBRI. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

19th Apr 2012	Botanical Society of Namibia: Illustrated Talk Illustrated Talk on "Responding to the central Namib uranium rush: the need for restoration research and monitoring" by Theo Wassenaar. The Namib Desert is undergoing an unprecedented change. In the short space of ten years, the rush for Namibia's uranium resources has completely altered the landscape of the central Namib. The effects of powerlines and pipelines on animal movements, and the implications of impacts on groundwater for species like Welwitschia may significantly affect the integrity of the Namib's ecosystems. In this talk, Theo Wassenaar, a researcher with Gobabeb Research and Training Centre discusses the fascinating perspectives that restoration gives for current and planned research and touches on aspects of training and advocacy. At National Botanical Research Institute 8 Orban Street 19h30 (after the AGM) For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

18th Apr 2012	Public Presentation by Chris Johnston on Mineral Treasures of the Erongo The American Cultural Center Invites You to a Public Presentation by Chris Johnston on "Mineral Treasures of the Erongo". Chris Johnston is a retired mining geologist who mined gems and minerals in North America and Africa for 30 years. Venue: American Cultural Center, Sanlam Centre 3rd floor Time: 18:00 RSVP: 061-229801 For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

2nd Apr 2012	NEWS Public Talk - A nature museum beyond time - people, landscape and rock art in the Brandberg/Dâureb BY Dr. Tilmann Lenssen-Erz The highest mountain of Namibia, Brandberg/Dâureb, has attracted people for many ten thousand years and it continues to do so. But visiting the mountain means to learn living with nature. People of each period in history tried to meet this challenge and they had and will have their special way of interacting with nature. There is little doubt, however, that never again will a historic period be so enriching for the entire landscape as the times when hunter-gatherers more than 2000 years ago embellished the rocks of the mountain with their sophisticated art. Dr. Tilmann Lenssen Erz, from the Institute of Prehistoric Archaeology, University of Cologne, Germany, is a specialist for rock paintings. His expeditions have lead him to rock painting sites in Europe, Africa, North America and Australia. He is also an expert for the Brandberg and it’s more than 1000 sites with over 50.000 paintings. VENUE: rooms of the Namibia Scientific Society, 110 Robert Mugabe Ave, opposite the National Theatre in Windhoek. No entrance fee - Donations welcome. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

31st Mar 2012	Earth Hour For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

27th Mar 2012	The Uranium Film Festival Earthlife Namibia and the Goethe Centre are organising a Uranium Film Festival soon to be presented in the Goethe Centre in Windhoek, the Habitat Centre in Katutura and in Swakopmund, venue still to be announced. The documentaries are mainly focussing on uranium mining in different countries including Namibia and the implications thereof. The audience will learn about uranium, the material that fuels all nuclear power plants worldwide. The film makers travelled around the world interviewing scientists, industrialists, managers of mining companies, politicians, mine workers, indigenous people and civil society to get a better picture of the pros and cons of the nuclear industry. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

23rd Mar 2012	World Meteorological Day For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

22nd Mar 2012	World Water Day For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

22nd Mar 2012	Public talk by Geological Survey of Namibia: Multidisciplinary evidence shows that the Sun and Water, and not CO2, have been and will continue to be the main drivers of past, present and future climates by Roy Miller Is the Earth’s climate warming? Thousands of scientists have serious doubts about the major conclusions of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Why? Climate is highly complex and there is much that we still do not understand. Reality has not followed predictive climate models. Evidence from space, the solar system, the sun, geology, fossils, volcanology, marine geology, limnology, oceanography, geophysics, physics, zoology, botany, ice cores, the atmosphere, and balloon and satellite measurements of temperature suggest that the change we are experiencing is quite normal and hardly related to increasing atmospheric CO2. Warming has been limited and is as much to do with the natural emergence from the Little Ice Age at 1850 AD, which was also the start of the industrial revolution, as anything else. At present, the Earth is in a warm interlude in a long-lived ice age. The fossil record attests to abrupt climate changes in the past. Cosmic rays, the cyclical nature of the Earth’s orbit around the Sun and sunspot cycles affect our climate. Much of the radiant heat from the Sun is reflected back into space. Volcanic gases can cause warming (water vapour, CO2) or cooling (SO2) but quantities are difficult to measure. 85 % of the world’s active volcanoes are submarine. The cold, deep water above them dissolves most of the CO2 they emit. Residence time of this CO2 is probably 100s to 1000s of years before it is released to the atmosphere (warm surface water holds far less CO2). We cannot measure this CO2. The deep crust and mantle are the main sources of CO2. CO2 is removed from the ocean by phytoplankton, shell fish and the formation of limestone. It is removed from the atmosphere by plants, bacteria in the soil and by the weathering of rocks. Residence time of CO2 in the atmosphere is about 5 years. Atmospheric CO2 concentrations have been high during past glaciations. Ice cores and sediments provide matching, long-term records of past climates; they show that deserts expand during glaciations. During ice ages and during transitions into and out of ice ages, climate fluctuates wildly between warm and cold. Climate is more stable during warm periods. Water vapour is by far the most potent greenhouse gas. Without greenhouse gases, the Earth’s average temperature would be -18°C and there would be no life on Earth. Greenhouse gases are critical to life on Earth. Plants are the bottom of the food chain. Plants need warmth, water and CO2. Without CO2 there would be no plants and no life on Earth. CO2 is plant food. The Sun, water and CO2 are critical to life on Earth. CO2 has decreased steadily over the past 500 million years reaching 270 ppmv (by volume) at the end of the last ice age 14 700 years ago, the lowest ever recorded on Earth. The present value is 392 ppmv. History and scientific data show that, on average, cold periods are characterised by extreme cold, reduced evaporation and precipitation, expansion of deserts, crop failure, famine, migration, disease, extinctions, war, depopulation. By contrast, the characteristics of warm periods are explosion of life, rapid speciation, life prospers, extinctions rare, time of abundance, better plant growth, abundant food, people wealthier, populations increase. To quote Ian Plimer: “Why do we want to reduce or bury plant food? Carbon taxes are stupid. The Earth’s climate will continue to do what it has always done - change. We are the first generation of humans to fear warming.” Where are we going? The demand for energy, coal, oil and gas increases every year but astronomers are predicting that the Earth will become cooler from 2012 to 2066. This appears to be corroborated by some long-term temperature curves. We must simply adapt to change and encourage innovation and sustainable development. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

21st Mar 2012	World Forestry Day For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

9th Mar 2012	Public talk: How to make a difference: Be an ambassador for biodiversity conservation by Professor Les Underhill of Animal Demography Unit, Professor Les Underhill of Animal Demography Unit, UCT and Michael Brooks (Computer specialist at ADU / UCT) are coming to Windhoek this weekend – 9 – 11 March 2012 to discuss collaboration on atlas work in general. One of the issues will be SABAP2. Construction Industry Federation house, corner of Stein & Schwabe Street in Klein Windhoek - 19h00 (refreshments available) For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

16th Feb 2012	BotSoc talk Coleen Mannheimer will give a talk on the Hibiscus Family (Malvaceae) in Namibia. Time: 1900 at National Botanical Research Institute, 8 Orban Street, Windhoek For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

15th Feb 2012	NEWS Public Talk Keith Sproule and Usiel Ndjavera, WWF Namibia will present on "The role of tourism in communal conservancies". Venue: rooms of the Namibia Scientific Society, 110 Robert Mugabe Ave, opposite the National Theatre in Windhoek. No entrance fee - Donations welcome. 19h00 For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

30th Jan 2012 - 2nd Feb 2012	Course: Grant Writing and Management for Conservation Professionals The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute is pleased to announce a new course for wildlife conservation professionals in southern Africa: Grant Writing and Management for Conservation Professionals. Location: Gaborone International Convention Centre, Gaborone, Botswana. Application deadline: December 28th, 2011. A successful conservation career depends on the ability to write scientifically, especially to secure funding to support programs and projects involving research, training and infrastructure. Generally the ability to effectively communicate by writing a successful grant also leads to an improved capacity to produce scientific publications. This seminar’s goal is to provide insights and direct experiences in preparing and writing successful scientific grants and in follow-up management of awarded grant funds. The lectures and group/individual activities will directly apply to improving one's ability to produce high quality proposals as well as scientific publications. The course elements include lectures and interactions pertaining to: writing tips, key elements in project design, proposal preparation, budgeting, reporting, grant management and donor stewardship. Participants will develop their own proposals and receive feedback from experienced professionals. Guidance will also be provided on how to find sources of funding relevant to wildlife research and management. Course presenters include Dr. Susie Ellis, Executive Director of the International Rhino Foundation and Dr. David E. Wildt, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. Collectively, Drs. Ellis and Wildt have more than 50 years of experience securing conservation-oriented financial support and publications in the peer-reviewed scientific literature. Participants must be proficient in both reading and writing in English and will need to bring a laptop computer to the course. All participants must commit to the entire 3-day workshop. Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be limited to no more than 25 individuals. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

3rd Dec 2011	Guided Walk in the Botanic Gardens Visitors N$10,00, BotSoc members and children free of charge. Books and T-shirts on sale and refreshments available. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

25th Nov 2011	Uranium—a blessing or a curse? A Uranium-talk with Bertchen Kohrs from "earthlife Namibia” and Andrea Dreyer from “The Uranium Institute". Time: 17.30h Venue: Auditorium, Goethe-Centre Windhoek Language: English Entrance: Free For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

5th Nov 2011	Guided Walk in the Botanic Gardens Visitors N$10,00, BotSoc members and children free of charge. Books and T-shirts on sale and refreshments available. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

27th Oct 2011	NEWS Public Talk: Game capture in Namibia Dr Mark Jago, a veterinarian of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism will talk about Game Capture in Namibia. To be held at 19h00 in the rooms of the Namibia Scientific Society, 110 Robert Mugabe Ave, opposite the National Theatre in Windhoek. No entrance fee - Donations welcome. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

25th Oct 2011	Park Talk: Recent construction and environmental design approaches in National Parks. By Nina Maritz, Architect. To be held at FNCC, 118 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek. Time: 18:00. Free entrance For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

20th Oct 2011	BotSoc Tree Award ceremony followed by Illustrated Talk by Colin Christiansen At 18h30 at NBRI. The Effects of Bush Encroachment on Groundwater Resources in Namibia It has long been established that bush encroachment has had severe consequences for cattle production in Namibia, and for biodiversity. Now a study for the Namibia Agricultural Union shows growing evidence of a connection between excess bush and groundwater recharge. This evidence translates into economic terms with direct implications for the management of Namibia's savanna ecosystems, and urban and industrial water needs. Arising out of various projects to utilize or control bush, various environmental management issues are identified. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

20th Oct 2011	Movie showing: The 4th Revolution - Energy Autonomy The Fourth Revolution: Energy, also known as Die 4. Revolution – Energy Autonomy, is a German documentary film by Carl-A. Fechner, released in 2010. It shows the vision of a global society, which lives in a world where the energy is produced 100% with renewable energies, showing a complete reconstruction of the economy, to reach this goal. The production of the film lasted four years and was financed by volunteers. The parts of the film were made in 10 different countries, showing existing pioneer projects in different cultures: from the vision of the Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammed Yunus and his micro-credits over the visions of the Right Livelihood Award laureate Hermann Scheer to enterprises that work hard to become all these visions' reality. The film started in the cinemas of Germany March 18, 2010 and will have its U.S. premiere at the San Francisco Green Film Festival in March 2011.In the German trailer to the film, the revolution in capitalist ownership of energy resources is stressed; Hermann Scheer says that "instead of a few owners we will have hundreds of thousands..." and "energy supply will receive a democratization". The film embodies the thinking of Hermann Scheer before his sudden death in 2010. Length: 83 Minutes. To be shown at 17:30. Venue: The Ministry of Mines and Energy, Main Auditorium 6 Aviation Road (Opposite Safari Hotel). For more information please contact: Conrad Roedern (Tel.: +264-61-215809) For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

6th Oct 2011	Scientific Society film presentation: The Fourth Revolution: Energy. The Fourth Revolution: Energy, also known as Die 4. Revolution – Energy Autonomy, is a German documentary film by Carl-A. Fechner, released in 2010. It shows the vision of a global society, which lives in a world where the energy is produced 100% with renewable energies, showing a complete reconstruction of the economy, to reach this goal. The production of the film lasted four years and was financed by volunteers. The parts of the film were made in 10 different countries, showing existing pioneer projects in different cultures: from the vision of the Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammed Yunus and his micro-credits over the visions of the Right Livelihood Award laureate Hermann Scheer to enterprises that work hard to become all these visions' reality. The film started in the cinemas of Germany March 18, 2010 and will have its U.S. premiere at the San Francisco Green Film Festival in March 2011.In the German trailer to the film, the revolution in capitalist ownership of energy resources is stressed; Hermann Scheer says that "instead of a few owners we will have hundreds of thousands..." and "energy supply will receive a democratization". The film embodies the thinking of Hermann Scheer before his sudden death in 2010. 19h00 in the hall of the Namibia Scientific Society, 110 Robert Mugabe Ave, opposite the National Theatre For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

3rd Oct 2011	EarthLife lecture on uranium and its impacts Guest Speaker: BRUNO CHAREYRON is an expert on Nuclear Physics and the Director of the CRIIRAD Laboratory in Valence/France. Bruno will tackle the following topics: Why are uranium and its by-products dangerous? Learn about basics on radiation and health effects of low-dose radiation. How can uranium mines create contamination of soil, water, air and food? How can local communities make independent measurements and checks? How to use a radiation meter. "The Poisonous Heritage of Uranium", a video illustrating the impact of uranium mining in Niger and Gabon, will be shown at night. Time for questions and debate will be given. Venue: Scientific Society of Namibia, 110 Robert Mugabe Ave, Windhoek opposite National Art Gallery. Time for lecture: 8h30 - 12h30 (cool drinks will be served during a short break). Time for video and debate: 18h00 For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

2nd Oct 2011	Tree ID Workshop At NBRI. Details to be confirmed. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

1st Oct 2011	Guided Walk in the Botanic Gardens At 80h00. Visitors N$10,00, BotSoc members and children free of charge. Books and T-shirts on sale and refreshments available. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

1st Oct 2011	Sale of indigenous plants and trees From 08h00 to 11h00 at NBRI, Orban Street, Windhoek For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

27th Sep 2011	SPAN Public talk: Going green and the Green Economy. Opportunities for us … if we act Talk by Olimpio Nhuleipo, Ministry of Environment and Tourism and David Jarrett, NamPower. Venue: FNCC, 118 Robert Mugabe Ave. Windhoek. Time: 18h00 For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

27th Sep 2011	EarthLife: lecture on uranium and its impacts Guest Speaker: BRUNO CHAREYRON is an expert on Nuclear Physics and the Director of the CRIIRAD Laboratory in Valence/France. Bruno will tackle the following topics: Why are uranium and its by-products dangerous? Learn about basics on radiation and health effects of low-dose radiation. How can uranium mines create contamination of soil, water, air and food? How can local communities make independent measurements and checks? How to use a radiation meter. "The Poisonous Heritage of Uranium", a video illustrating the impact of uranium mining in Niger and Gabon, will be shown at night. Time for questions and debate will be given. Venue: Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre, 2 Theo Ben Gurirab Street. Time for lecture: 8h30 - 12h30 (cool drinks will be served during a short break). Time for video and debate: 18h00 For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

21st Sep 2011	NEWS Public Talk: Environmental Issues of the Gecko / Vision Industrial Park Gecko Namibia’s plan to develop and construct chemical plants within a Vision Industrial Park (VIP) at a site at the Namibian coast in the Swakopmund or Walvis Bay area has created a lot of concern and controversy among the residents and other interested and affected parties all over Namibia. The Namibian Environment & Wildlife Society is organising a joint presentation of Gecko Namibia and SAIEA (Southern African Institute for Environmental Assessment) on this issue. The presentation by Gecko will give a broad overview of the project and SAIEA will present the main environmental aspects, points of opposition and what the public consultation process has heard so far. Gecko will also give feedback on the matter of Walvis Bay as a site. There will be the possibility for a discussion after the presentations. Venue: Rooms of the Namibia Scientific Society,110 Robert Mugabe Ave, opposite the National Theatre in Windhoek at 19h00. (Venue is provisional - to be confirmed by Monday 19 September 2011). For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

20th Sep 2011	Talk: Are Namibians Solar Cooking? What are the barriers? by Viktoria Keding of NaDEET Since 2003, NaDEET has taught more than 5 000 Namibians how to solar cook in week-long intensive sustainable living programmes at NaDEET Centre. This has however not translated into 5 000 new daily solar cookers. To address this problem, NaDEET has expanded its programmes in 2010 to include adult community members. This presentation will look at this new programme, its aims and outcomes, and will explore NaDEET's exciting findings during an evaluation trip to visit participating communities. It will also identify the primary barriers to implementing solar cooking on a broad-scale in rural Namibians and the socio-economic and environmental benefits if these barriers can be overcome. To be held at 19h30 in the hall of the Namibia Scientific Society, 110 Robert Mugabe Ave, opposite the National Theatre. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

15th Sep 2011	BotSoc Talk At 19h30 at NBRI, Orban Street, Windhoek: Illustrated talk Illustrated talk by Luise Hoffmann on "Flowering trees in Windhoek". All are welcome. Refreshments will be available. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

3rd Sep 2011	Celebrate International World Vulture Awareness Day Join Vultures Namibia at 19.00 on Sat 3 September 2011, at the Alte Brücke Conference Centre for a three course buffet dinner/dance, where there is safe parking. George van Straten / G-String is providing the music to keep your toes tapping! Dress smart casual. Cash bar. Tickets N$300.00 per person. Tickets available from: Windhoek: Claire 081 129 3096. Swakopmund: Sandra, 081 129 4901, Elinor 081 259 1352 or Mark 064 40 2765. Walvis: Peter / Marilyn 081 260 7375. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

3rd Sep 2011	Guided walk at the Botanic Gardens, Windhoek 08h00 at the Gardens, Orban Street. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

30th Aug 2011	Presentation: Wildlife conservation in New Zealand by Edward Waite The Namibia Scientific Society cordially invites you along with your family and friends to a English presentation on Wildlife conservation in New Zealand by Edward Waite. Wildlife conservation in New Zealand provides a wide range of challenges. After providing a brief 'unnatural history' of New Zealand, Edward Waite will outline three management and research projects he has been involved with. The examples of threats faced by three very unique New Zealand birds, the kokako (Callaeas cinerea wilsoni), saddleback (Philesturnus carunculatus), and stitch bird (Notiomystis cincta) will provide a picture of the conservation situation, and the irony of working in nature conservation in New Zealand. To be held at 19h00 in the hall of the Namibia Scientific Society, 110 Robert Mugabe Ave, opposite the National Theatre For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

30th Aug 2011	Park Talk: Measures and guidelines for implementation of the National Policy on Human Wildlife Conflict Management By Colgar Sikopo, Deputy Director Parks and Wildlife Management, Ministry of Environment and Tourism. Date: Tuesday, 30 August 2011 Venue: FNCC,118 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek Time: 18:00 Free entrance For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

18th Aug 2011	Annual General Meeting of the Namibia Scientific Society To be held in the hall of the Society, 110 Robert Mugabe Ave., at 18h30 on Thursday, 18 August 2011. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

18th Aug 2011	BotSoc Illustrated talk: A Concise Introduction to the Genus Lithops in Namibia Tok Schoeman, a succulent plant lover will give a presentation on the genus Lithops in Namibia. The talk will cover an introductory brief discussion of the genus in general, with regards to name, morphology, growth cycle, predators and distribution. The sixteen Namibian species with subspecies, varieties and cultivars will then be dealt with in detail. All are welcome. Refreshments will be available. National Botanical Research Institute, 8 Orban Street. 7pm For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

15th Aug 2011 - 19th Aug 2011	CBNRM short course: What do we need to know and understand? What capacities and skills do we need? This will be the tenth year that Rhodes University have offered a course on Community-Based Natural Resource Management. Each year the course has taken a different approach in response to the needs expressed by participants, and identified through experience in the field. The experience of the last few years' courses has shown clearly that many people have been appointed into positions with CBNRM related responsibilities. This year we will be focussing on the evaluation of CBNRM in order to share experiences with other practitioners. The course will provide opportunities for discussions and contributions from participants - although there will never be enough time for all that everyone wants to contribute! There will be group activities associated with some sessions. The course will draw on the considerable body of experience gained in the past 20 years, and on much of the research over the same period, to present some of the core ideas and approaches that have emerged in relation to the reality of engaging in CBNRM practice. It will look at what is actually meant by 'CBNRM' – at the many different activities that are included under this heading, some of which are perhaps not appropriate. It will also discuss the main challenges encountered in implementing CBNRM, and analyze the considerable gap between the ideal (the theory and the 'rhetoric') and the reality of implementation 'on-the-ground'. Some cases studies on CBNRM from home and abroad will be presented. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

21st Jul 2011	Public talk: The Forgotten Megafauna - Giraffe by Julian Fennessy Despite a general fascination for this species, giraffe have so far received little scientific attention. Their taxonomic status is under question, subspecies are endangered and their numbers are plummeting, while their international 'pull' is second to none with regards to tourism. As such, they are truly Africa’s forgotten megafauna. To be held on Thursday, the 21 July 2011, at 19h00 in the hall of the Namibia Scientific Society, 110 Robert Mugabe Ave, opposite the National Theatre. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

21st Jul 2011	Talk on Windhoek Biodiversity Inventory Botanical Society of Namibia talk: Carol Steenkamp, a Senior Environmental Practictioner with Enviro Dynamics will present the findings of a Biodiversity Assessment of Windhoek and Windhoek Townlands. The loss of biodiversity is one of the world's most serious challenges and there is growing global concern about the status of the biological resources on which so much human life depends. Urban centres of all developing countries experience growing populations and increased settlement densities, this causes rising pressures on available natural resources, integrity of ecosystems and biological diversity. To be held at 19h00 at the National Botanical Research Institute. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

19th Jul 2011	Park Talk: Concessions – opening new routes and tourism opportunities presented by Erling Kavita, Protected Area Tourism Planning and Concession Specialist The Ministry of Environment and Tourism introduced the Policy on Tourism and Wildlife Concessions on State Land in 2007. This has provided access for tourists to visit new destinations in areas previously closed to visitors, created business opportunities and economic empowerment for formerly disadvantaged Namibians and generated additional revenue for the State. Several new concessions will soon be on offer, opening new routes and products for the tourism industry. Erling Kavita has more than a decade’s experience in community-based tourism and local economic development in Namibia's rural areas. He was one of Namibia's early pioneers of Joint Venture Business Agreements between the private sector and local communities. Erling holds a Master's Degree in Tourism Business Administration from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom and has completed numerous executive development programmes in Singapore, the United States, South African and Namibia. He is currently completing a PhD at the University of Pretoria, focusing on assessing the local community perception of tourism as a development tool in rural areas of Namibia. To be held on Tuesday, 19 July, 18h00, FNCC Gallery. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

13th Jul 2011 - 15th Jul 2011	Erongo conservancies mid-year audits The Erongo conservancies mid-year audits will start on the 13th -15th July 2011. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

11th Jul 2011 - 15th Jul 2011	LEAP forward in poverty reduction: WWF Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) training for African countries Venue: Windhoek/Kunene: Hotel Safari – Windhoek, and Uibasen Twyfelfontein Conservancy. At its Annual Conference in 2009, WWF International adopted a policy on poverty and conservation which called for the WWF to address poverty related issues and their linkages to conservation. As a first step in this process, the WWF Africa-Madagascar Programme organised a series of diagnostic exercises under the banner ‘Learning Exercise for Action on Poverty’ (LEAP) aimed at reflecting on poverty‐related issues. This includes the need for better understanding CBNRM (Community Based Natural Resource Management) as a strategy for responding to the needs of conservation and livelihoods enhancement. Acknowledging the strides made by Namibia as a country in the implementation of CBNRM, the WWF Africa-Madagascar Programme has requested WWF in Namibia and its in-country partners to design and deliver a training programme on CBNRM for targeted WWF offices in Africa. In response, WWF in Namibia and NACSO have jointly developed the training programme, which will be the first of its kind. The first three days of the training will take place in the Safari Hotel, Windhoek, from 11 July. On 13 July delegates will leave for Twyfelfontein at midday, and on the 14 and 15 July conservancy staff from Uibasen Twyfelfontein, Torra and Doro !Nawas Conservancies will give presentations. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

7th Jul 2011 - 11th Jul 2011	South Kunene conservancies mid-year audits The South Kunene conservancies mid-year audits will start on the 07th – 11th July 2011. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

7th Jul 2011	Development Dialogue Forum (Ddf) Launch. Main Topic: Do Renewables have a role in the future supply and demand of energy in Namibia? To be held at Polytechnic Hotel School from 07h30. Moderator Dr. Detlof von Oertzen: Director: VO Consulting, Namibia Mr. Yaw Afrane-Okese Regional Director: Energy & Environment Partnership for Eastern and Southern Africa, South Africa Topic: Regional Development Initiatives in Sustainable Energy Mr. Uli von Seydlitz Member: Emcon Consulting Group, Namibia Topic: Renewable Energy in Namibia (solar, biomass & wind) Mr. Rojas Manyame General Manager: Regulatory Services, Electricity Control Board, Namibia Topic: Demand-side Management in Namibia For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

6th Jul 2011	Mini Conference for Environmental Assessment Practitioners and Specialists 08h30-17h00. To be held at Regenstein Farm (15km south of Windhoek). Fee: N$300-00 (incl. lunch, refreshments). It is with great excitement that we invite you to this one-day conference for all those involved in the environmental impact assessment industry, either in the role of an environmental practitioner or manager in a local authority, ministry, parastatal, mine, NGO or other organisation or as a practitioner or specialist in the private sector. At this event a number of high quality presentations will be made by leaders in the industry. Time will also be allocated for discussions in order to get the ball rolling for the establishment of an organisation for environmental assessment practitioners in Namibia. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

4th Jul 2011 - 7th Jul 2011	Giraffe Conservation Foundation & IUCN International Giraffe Working Group: 1st 'Wild' Giraffe Indaba The Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) together with the IUCN SSC ASG International Giraffe Working Group (IGWG) invites all scientists, students, wildlife managers, and decision-makers in the field of giraffe research, conservation and management to attend the first ever 'wild' giraffe Indaba (conference) in Africa at the Etosha Safari Lodge, Namibia, from 4 to 7 July 2011, including a half-day seminar on 7 July 2011: 'The Conservation and Management of giraffe in Africa – looking forward'. The venue, situated adjacent to the world famous Etosha National Park and approximately 400 km north of Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, is an appropriate setting for this valuable conservation event as the Namibian giraffe population continues to increase while others appear to be dwindling. The theme of the Indaba is: 'Giraffe: The Forgotten Megafauna'. Despite a general fascination for this species, giraffe have so far received little scientific attention and as such are truly Africa's forgotten megafauna. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

20th Jun 2011	Skeleton Coast game count 2011 Annual game count of the Skeleton Coast park starts on the 20th of June For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

8th Jun 2011	Public talk: Where are Bateleur eagles dispersing to from protected areas in Botswana? NEWS Public Talk on Wednesday, 8 June 2011 at 19h30. Presented by Glynis Humphrey. At the rooms of the Namibia Scientific Society, 110 Robert Mugabe Ave, opposite the National Theatre in Windhoek. No entrance fee - Donations welcome. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

8th Jun 2011 - 10th Jun 2011	Workshop for the Development of an Annual Operational Plan for the Okavango River Basin Ngandu River Lodge, Rundu For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

8th Jun 2011 - 11th Jun 2011	Namibian Tourism Expo The Namibian Tourism Expo runs from June 8-11, and is one of the year's highlights. This year it promises to be special for NACSO and the communal conservancies, thanks to the Tourism Passport. Held at the Windhoek Show Grounds. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

3rd Jun 2011 - 8th Jun 2011	Coastal Environment Week: Walvis Bay and Swakopmund A wide range of events are planned including talks, presentations, a street procession, gala dinner, boat trip, public lectures and more. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

1st Jun 2011 - 18th Jun 2011	North west game count 2011 Annual game count of north west conservancies For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

17th May 2011 - 20th May 2011	SYMPOSIUM: The relevance of community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) to the conservation of CITES - listed terrestrial species in developing countries Hosted by The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management, Vienna, Austria For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

16th May 2011	Public lecture by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism You are herewith invited to join the rest of the world in celebrating the World Migratory Birds Day on 14-15 May globally under the theme of land use changes from a bird's eye view. In celebration of the day, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism is conducting a public lecture covering the following three areas: a) Migratory birds in Namibia b) Land degradation in Namibia c) Case Study – Effect of bush encroachment on foraging of vultures The event will take place at the Franco Namibia Cultural Centre on Monday 16 May 2011, at 18:00. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

14th May 2011	Gobabeb Open day The Gobabeb Training and Research Centre team, together with the Geological Survey of Namibia, in partnership with their German counterpart BGR, hereby invite you to Gobabeb's Open Day on Saturday, 14th May 2011. The day will highlight a range of values of the Namib Desert and ways of conserving and sustainable utilizing the desert’s natural resources. The event will showcase Gobabeb’s work through displays and demonstrations of its programmers and activities, as well as partner displays. An unusual feature will be a demonstration concerning radiation safety as part of the implementation of the Strategic Environmental Management Plan addressing the Uranium Rush in the central Namib. This demonstration will be presented by the BGR and the Geological Survey of Namibia. From 09:00 to 16:00 for day visitors Outdoor theatre show for overnight visitors Join us to celebrate the Values of the Namib Desert For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

27th Apr 2011	NEWS Public Talk: Raimund Rentel will present on Physical and Organic Speciation of Iron in the Southern Ocean First part about the scientific work and current research and the second part will be a picture show of the whole trip, showing the beauty of the area (Antarctica and South Georgia Island). VENUE: rooms of the Namibia Scientific Society, 110 Robert Mugabe Ave, opposite the National Theatre in Windhoek. No entrance fee - Donations welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! 19h30 For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

19th Apr 2011	Talk on Organic gardening in Namibia by Manjo Smith The Namibia Scientific Society cordially invites you along with your family and friends to this presentation. Manjo Smith, who has extensive experience in organic gardening, will talk about the principles in growing your own organic food at your home. The talk will cover the following informative points: Organic – what it is and isn't; Planning and layout of an organic vegetable garden; Managing your soil through compost, crop rotation, green manuring, vermicompost; Companion planting; Pest and Disease management; The usage of EM (efficient microbes) in organic gardening. Mrs Smith will present organic products from her farm, that will be for sale as well. Time and venue: 19h00 in the hall of the Namibia Scientific Society, 110 Robert Mugabe Ave, opposite the National Theatre. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

18th Apr 2011	Video screeing: Uranium – is it a country? Earthlife Namibia, in memory of the many victims of Chernobyl, Japan and many other nuclear accidents worldwide, and the acute significance for our own country, invite you to the video “Uranium – is it a country?” Namibian Scientific Society, Robert Mugabe Ave opposite the National Theatre at 19h00. Entrance is free of charge. Donations are welcome. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

9th Apr 2011	Open Day at National Botanical Research Institute 08h00 til 13h00 at 8 Orban street, Windhoek. Indigenous plant sales, guided tours, crafts, horticultural advice, beer, braai and refreshments, books. Of special interest will be a stand selling plants from household nurseries in southern Kunene. All these plants are from Kunene and there are a number which are not available in nurseries yet. This provides an opportunity to buy very fine plants while also supporting a rural development initiative based on natural resources. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

26th Mar 2011	Reptile excursion Day trip organised by Namibia Scientific Society. (English) For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

25th Mar 2011	NACSO AGM Date confirmed For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

24th Mar 2011	NACSO Members Meeting Starting at 09h00 in Windhoek. Venue to be confirmed. This will be the 35th NACSO Members Meeting; it will look at the NACSO 5 year strategic plan and further strengthen relationships and its support to the Conservancies through partners and stakeholders. All sector representatives are encouraged to attend this meeting. Please confirm attendance to Christian at the address below. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

23rd Mar 2011	NACSO Management Committee meeting Date confirmed For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

20th Mar 2011 - 23rd Mar 2011	Regional Thematic Working Group (RTWG) meeting to be held in Windhoek This meeting is one of the ongoing meetings for the RTWG and primarily focuses on updating of their work-plans. The meeting will include presentations and a field visit to the craft centre. Countries involved include Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, and Botswana. Venue to be confirmed. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

12th Mar 2011	Reptile excursion Day trip organised by Namibia Scientific Society. (German) For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

8th Mar 2011	Presentation on "Nature-based tourism and climate change: How to adapt to a new challenge?" Dr. Wolfgang Strasdas - an academic from Germany who is an expert on the Carbon Footprint of the Travel and Tourism Industry is currently visiting Namibia. Dr. Strasdas will give a presentation on the above topic at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) on Tuesday, 8 March at 19h00. Free Entry. Co-presenters: Jack Chakanga, Environmental Officer at Wilderness Safaris Namibia, will be talking about how WS is implementing climate protection measures as a tourism company. Hazel Milne, member of the Eco-awards Namibia Alliance, will give a brief presentation of the Eco-awards Namibia certification scheme for sustainable tourism and how it deals with energy efficiency and renewable energies. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

3rd Mar 2011	Namibia Scientific Society talk: Etosha Untamed Wilderness or Cultural Landscape? by Dr. Ute Dieckmann. To be held at 19h30 in the hall of the Namibia Scientific Society, 110 Robert Mugabe Ave, opposite the National Theatre. The Etosha National Park is Namibia’s premier tourist attraction. It is most famous for its abundant wildlife drawn to the dusty waterholes and the vast salt pan that lies at its heart. The area south of the great white pan, where tourist route and lodges are situated, was once the dominion of the Hai//om, an indigenous San or "Bushmen" community who hunted and gathered around the pan. The German colonial Administration established the park in 1907. They tolerated and indeed welcomed the presence of the Hai//om, whose traditional territory outside of the park has been occupied by white settlers. The Hai//om remained in the park for almost another half century until 1954 when they were forced from their ancestral home. As a result they joined the legion of landless generational farm-labourers eking a living on the farms on Etosha’s borders and their labour sustained an uneconomic and heavily subsidised white owned commercial agricultural sector. The presentation will outline the history of the park focussing on the developments affecting the former inhabitants and will also give insight in the current situation of the Hai//om in and around Etosha. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

22nd Feb 2011	NRWG meeting - Indicators 9am at WWF boardroom Working group meeting to work through our Activity W/Plan for 2011 to develop an Indicators Matrix to be presented at the NACSO Members meeting on the 24th March 2011. This meeting may take Half day or full day depending on the pace of the meeting. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

22nd Feb 2011	Talk: Progress with Integrated Coastal Management: The Dorob Experience by Dr Rod Braby, Project Coordinator of the Namibia Coast Conservation and Management Project Park Talk, hosted by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism in partnership with the Strengthening the Protected Area Network (SPAN) Project. This will take place at FNCC, Theater Room at 18h00. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

14th Feb 2011 - 21st Feb 2011	Nepalese study tour on the CBNRM program Focus areas will include: Conservancies (Incentive-Based Community Conservation): History, formation & management, resource utilisation, tourism joint ventures, rhino and lion conservation, hunting concessions; Government: Rights-based CBNRM legal framework, inter-ministerial coordination, support & activities; NGOs: History, support & activities; Private sector tourism & wildlife utilisation: History, community involvement & empowerment; General: Enabling environment; unlocking the value of natural resources; financing CBNRM support; successes & failures, opportunities & threats. See the News section for more details. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

7th Feb 2011 - 15th Feb 2011	Visit of Zambian Delegation A high-profile delegation from Zambia will visit Namibia to explore communal conservancy tourism, under the auspices of MCA-Namibia. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

31st Jan 2011 - 1st Feb 2011	NACSO closed NACSO will be closed for these two days for in-house planning and workplan brain-storming For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

21st Jan 2011	BEL Working group Workplan meeting For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

7th Dec 2010	NRWG planning meeting To be held at the WWF Boardroom at 09h00 sharp For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

4th Dec 2010	Guided walk in the Botanic Gardens, Windhoek. 08h00. Hosted by the Botanical Society of Namibia For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

29th Nov 2010 - 4th Feb 2011	The Summer Land Care Programme (SLCP) - a research methodology course given by the Desert Research Foundation of Namibia for the Country Pilot Partnership Programme for Integrated Sustainable Land Management (CPP-ISLM) funded through UNDP. Training for 10 students and recent graduates from the University of Namibia, including the colleges of Agriculture, and the Polytechnic of Namibia. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

29th Nov 2010	First policy workshop: Development of the national nuclear policy, legislation and regulation for uranium exploration, mining, milling, transportation, fuel production and power plant To be held at the Safari Hotel and Conference Centre, from 08h00. The Ministry of Mines and Energy will host a one-day workshop to solicit comments, inputs and recommendations from stakeholders. This is part of the process to develop a National Nuclear and Uranium Policy Legislation and Regulations. Please confirm attendance to Ms Helena Itamba (email below) or Ms Miina Gahutu (mauene-gahutu@mme.gov.na). Tel 061 284 8162/3 or fax 061 284 8366 For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

10th Nov 2010	Presentation on: Carbon Management and the Tourism Industry in Namibia by Dr. Wolfgang Strasdas To be held at the World Wildlife Fund Board Room, 19 Lossen Strasse (just off Lazarette, below Robert Mugabe, white building, 2nd floor) at 17h30. An RSVP is requested. 061-239945 For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

6th Nov 2010	Guided walk in the Botanic Gardens, Windhoek. 08h00. Hosted by the Botanical Society of Namibia For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

21st Oct 2010	The Botanical Society of Namibia's Annual Tree Awards Ceremony 18h30 at the NBRI, Orban Street, Windhoek. TREE AWARDS CEREMONY: We have three recipients for the Awards this year, one from the north, one from Okahandja and one from Windhoek. Do join us for this appreciation of what some folk are doing. “DIVERSITY OF TREES IN NAMIBIA”: Tree diversity in Namibia? That won’t be a very long talk, I hear you think. How many trees can there be in a desert? You’d be surprised! A lot greater diversity than in Europe. Come along and find out. Of course, you have to change your European mind-set as to what a tree is. What our trees lack in height they more than make up for in variety. Not only is there a diversity of species, there is a great diversity of shape, form and adaptation to our harsh and very varied climate and topography. We have some of the world’s oldest and most bizarre trees. Tall and skinny, short and fat, smooth and silky, old and gnarled, spiky, hooky, sticky – we have them all! For ten years Barbara Curtis was the project leader of the Namibian Tree Atlas project and had the privilege of meeting most of our fascinating trees face-to-face. Together with Coleen Mannheimer, she produced the “Tree Atlas of Namibia” and “Le Roux and Müller’s field guide to Trees and Shrubs of Namibia”. As usual, there will be refreshments available afterwards and an opportunity for socialising, seeing both familiar and new faces. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

15th Oct 2010 - 16th Oct 2010	ecoAwards Namibia Assessor Training Session Practical training for people who are interested in becoming assesors for the ecoAwards Namibia scheme. See http://www.ecoawards-namibia.org/ for more information on the eco awards Namibia Alliance. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

13th Oct 2010	Illustrated talk on Flowering Trees in Windhoek during spring, by Luise Hoffmann Spring in Windhoek is marked by an amazing variety of trees and shrubs bursting into a riot of colourful flowers. Come and enjoy photos of some of these trees and shrubs, get to know their names, where they come from and in some cases what they are used for. Hosted by the Namibia Scientific Society. To be held at 19h30 in the hall of the Namibia Scientific Society, 110 Robert Mugabe Ave, opposite the National Theatre For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

1st Oct 2010	NRWG meeting WWF Boardroom at 09h00 For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

22nd Sep 2010	CBEND (Combating Bush Encroachment for Namibia's Development) inauguration. Open Day Event (with official programme from 12:00 – 14:00). Place: Farm Pierre (#345), Outjo District. Cost: N$ 10 entrance fee The CBEND Project (Combating Bush Encroachment for Namibia's Development) installed a 250 kW wood gasification power plant and established Namibia's first Independent Power Producer (IPP). The IPP operates under the name of Bush Energy Namibia (Pty) Ltd and is successfully finalising a Power Purchase Agreement with NamPower, an electricity wheeling arrangement with CENORED and an Electricity Generation License from the Electricity Control Board. The European Union's 9th European Development Fund administered through the National Planning Commission's Rural Poverty Reduction Programme financially supported the CBEND Project. The DRFN is the implementing agent in partnership with the Namibia Agricultural Union and the Namibia National Farmer's Union. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

6th Sep 2010 - 26th Sep 2010	North East Game count Annual North East game count including: Bwabwata West – Mahango, Bwabwata West – Buffalo, Bwabwata East, Mudumu, Balyerwa, Dzoti, Kwandu, Mashi, Mayuni, Salambala, Sobbe, Wuparo. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

3rd Sep 2010 - 4th Sep 2010	ecoAwards Namibia Assessor Training Session Practical training for people who are interested in becoming assesors for the ecoAwards Namibia scheme. See http://www.ecoawards-namibia.org/ for more information on the eco awards Namibia Alliance. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

1st Sep 2010 - 7th Sep 2010	Arbor Week Newsflash from eco awards Namibia: Arbor Day was created to remind people of the importance of trees in our environment, especially given the planet's current deforestation and global warming. It originated in Nebraska, US and is now celebrated around the world. In Africa, this period had been extended, and our annual Arbor Week lasts from 01 to 07 September. eco awards Nambia would like to remind you to celebrate the importance of caring for our land by planting trees wherever you can. What You Can Do to Celebrate Arbor Week: Find a local indigenous plant nursery in your area, and support them by buying some trees. Gather some staff from your operation/office or lodge and visit your local community to plant your trees. It just takes a few small steps to help make a difference. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

24th Aug 2010	Network Meeting on the topical issue of The Role of the Polytechnic of Namibia in SME Development. 07h00 - 09h00. Polytechnic of Namibia's Centre for Entrepreneurial Development and Joint Consultative Council invite you to the Network Meeting on the topical issue of The Role of the Polytechnic of Namibia in SME Development. Presentations, Discussions and Networking will be by the Polytechnic of Namibia. Venue: Polytechnic of Namibia’s Hotel School, Windhoek. N$ 50,00 per ticket before the day. N$ 100,00 per ticket on the day. Please buy your ticket before the event. Tickets are available from the JCC Secretariat. Contact the JCC Secretariat: 196 Caesar Street, Wanaheda, Windhoek. Telephone: 061 220 545. Fax: 061 237 394. Website: www.jcc.com.na For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

24th Aug 2010	Park Talk hosted by the Strengthening the Protected Area Network (SPAN) Project at FNCC, Theatre Room, Tuesday, 24 August 2010 at 18h 00 Dr Fanuel Demas, Director: Tourism-MCA will be the presenter on: Upgrade Etosha National Park: MCA- Namibia Funded Activities For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

23rd Aug 2010 - 24th Aug 2010	2010 Annual Youth Into Environment Symposium. "Biodiversity for Development" The Ministry of Environment and Toursim in conjunction with its partners is hosting a Youth Symposium on Biodiversity for Development, an event hosted in celebration of the International Year of Biodiversity. To be held from 13h30 - 17h00 on the 23rd of August and 08h00 - 17h00 on the 24th of August at the Habitat Research and Development Centre, 47 Claudius Kanduvazu Street, Katutura, Windhoek. Contact Ms Michaella Phemelo for more details on 061 2842725 or 081 284 9535 or by email (address below). For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO Webmaster

19th Aug 2010	"TREES ON A CANVAS": An illustrated talk hosted by the Botanical Society of Namibia will be held at the NBRI on Thursday 19 August at 19h00. This documentary, produced with the support from the FAO National Forestry Programme Facility, highlights the importance of trees and identifies the problems currently facing the forestry sector in Namibia. The topic will be introduced by Dr Gillian Maggs-Koelling from the Directorate of Forestry, who will also facilitate any ensuing discussion. As always, refreshments will be available. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

14th Jul 2010 - 16th Jul 2010	Land Bill Consultations Public meeting on the proposed new Land Act. From 08h30 each day at the Windhoek Country Club For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

7th Jul 2010	NACSO Members meeting on the NACSO visioning process NB Postponed from 30th of June. More details to follow For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

2nd Jun 2010	Launch of the Indigenous Natural Products Innovation Fund To be held at the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) boardroom at 12h00 For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

2nd Jun 2010 - 5th Jun 2010	Namibia Tourism Expo 2010. At this event the Namibian Organic Association (NOA) will launch the organic standards and certification system. To be held at the Windhoek Showgrounds For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

1st Jun 2010 - 20th Jun 2010	North west game count For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

21st May 2010	Scientific Symposium – Biodiversity Conservation for Development: Lessons learnt from the Brandberg Ecosystem The year 2010 has been declared by the United Nations as the International Year for Biodiversity. The 22nd May, 2010 is International Day of Biodiversity. The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Namibia and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism are organizing a Scientific Symposium to be held in Windhoek on 21st May 2010. It is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend this symposium and celebrate International Day of Biodiversity with us. The Minister of Environment and Tourism, Honourable Ms Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will provide the keynote address and officially open the symposium. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

20th May 2010	BotSoc talk: "Bush encroachment in the Highland Savanna" by Dave Joubert 19h00 at the National Botanical Research Institute, 8 Orban Street. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

19th May 2010 - 21st May 2010	International Conference: Poverty Alleviation Partnerships and Social Development Conference 2010 Date: 19-21 May 2010. Venue: Protea Hotel Furstenhof, Windhoek, Namibia. Please be advised that seating is limited and BY INVITATION ONLY, so book early to avoid disappointment. Contact: Chris Moyo for more information. Tel: 0027 11 023 5522. Cell: 0027 73 621 4887. Fax: +27 86 511 3979 For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

19th May 2010	Presentation on: Copenhagen - Climate Change - what can I do? By Wolfgang Schenck On Wednesday, the 19th May 2010 at 19h30 in the hall of the Namibia Scientific Society, 110 Robert Mugabe Ave, opposite the National Theatre For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

18th May 2010	Transboundary lessons sharing workshop - crop protection from wildlife damage (especially elephants). To be held at the Government warehouse at Kongola, Caprivi, Namibia The Community Centred Conservation and Development Programme hosted by WWF Zambia wish to invite you to attend a lesson sharing workshop, where farmers' experience of deterring wildlife, especially elephants in three countries, will be shared. Feedback from three projects will be presented: Botswana (Okavango Elephant and People Research Project); Namibia (Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation); Zambia (Community Centred Conservation and Development) For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

11th May 2010	Planning meeting for the 2010 North West game count To be held at Uis Community Hall, from 08h30 For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

9th May 2010 - 20th May 2010	Annual game count in the South For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

5th May 2010	An informal public talk on the recently completed Windhoek Biodiversity Inventory Enviro Dynamics, on behalf of the City of Windhoek, has compiled this inventory and they will share their findings and some interesting facts during this presentation and hope to provide some food for thought and discussion. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

3rd May 2010	NRWG meeting 10:15 Presentations to NORAD and WWF Norway delegation For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

2nd May 2010 - 9th May 2010	Field trip 7 day field trip by delegation from NORAD and WWF Norway For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

27th Apr 2010	Park Talk: Implementation of CITES in Namibia Park Talk by Elly Hamunyela of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, hosted by the Strengthening the Protected Area Network (SPAN) Project. This will take place at FNCC, Windhoek at 18h00 For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

22nd Apr 2010	Discussion on the Copenhagen Climate Change by Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Minister of Environment and Tourism Meeting at 07h30 at the Fürstenhof Hotel, Dr Frans Indongo Street, to share the Country Strategy in response to Climate Change. Cover Charge: Members N$120.00, Non Members N$160.00. Organised by the NCCI, Windhoek Branch For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

19th Apr 2010	NACSO 2010 AGM To be held in the NNF Board Room from 14h00 For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

17th Mar 2010	IPTT meeting Regular meeting of the Indigenous Plants Task Team For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

11th Mar 2010	NACSO AGM To be held at NNF For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

10th Mar 2010	NACSO members meeting To be held at WWF For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

10th Feb 2010	NACSO members meeting To be held at WWF For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

2nd Dec 2009	Consultative meeting (half-day) for current and future members of theNamibia Environmental Education Network (NEEN) The ultimate objective of this meeting is to revitalise and strengthen the network, and deliberate on the way forward starting in 2010 and beyond. NEEN was established with the aim to collectively implement environmental education and education for sustainable development activities. Wednesday, 02 December 2009 at Auas City Hotel in Windhoek. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

20th Oct 2009	Park Talk hosted by the Strengthening the Protected Area Network (SPAN) Project Mr. Ed Humphrey will present a talk on Tourism in Namibia's North East: Past, Present and Future. Venue: FNCC, 18h00 For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

10th Jun 2009	Opening of 'art i san' exhibition at Bank Windhoek Omba Gallery 18h30. Introducing new contemporary beadwork from Omaheke, Namibia with guest exhibitor Baraka Beads from the Nyae Nyae Conservancy. Exhibition closes Sunday 28 June 2009. For more info, contact: Posted by: NACSO webmaster

7th Jun 2009 - 21st Jun 2009	International Training Course for Integrated Livestock, Wildlife and Predator Management An international training course in Integrated Livestock, Wildlife and Predator Management will be held in Namibia in 2009 at the Cheetah Conservation Fund, under the sponsorship of the Howard G. Buffet Foundation's African Cheetah Initiative with support of the Smithsonian Institution and WildCRU. This course is aimed at community development officers and agriculture extension officers in cheetah range countries. The focus will be on cheetah-human conflict, and the role of farmer outreach programs and community-based training to mitigate these conflict issues. For further particulars, contact: Matti Nghikembua, Cheetah Conservation Fund - Ecology Division, Phone: + 264 67 306225, Fax: +264 67 306247 For more info, contact: Posted by: Cheetah Conservation Fund

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