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Final Report #8 Stakeholder Feedback on CBNRM Policies Report 31 March 2010
Conservancy Needs Assessment Final Report #8 Stakeholder Feedback on CBNRM Policies Report 31 March 2010 commissioned by the Millennium Challenge Account Namibia with funding from the Millennium Challenge Corporation Prepared for the Millennium Challenge Account Namibia, MCA Contract Number MCAN/CIF/RFP P2.3.1 , Assessment of Conservancy Needs ARD Principal Contacts: Edwin Harvey Brenda Bergman Project Manager Project Director ARD, Inc. ARD, Inc. Burlington, Vermont Burlington, Vermont Tel.: 802-658-3890 Tel.: 802-658-3890 [email protected] [email protected] Cover Photos: CNA Assessment Team, 2009, ARD, Inc. Table of Contents Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................. iii Executive Summary ................................................................................................... v 1. Introduction and Methodology ......................................................................... 1 1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Methodology ........................................................................................................... 1 2 Summary of Stakeholder Feedback ................................................................ 3 2.1 Conservancy Policy and Legislation ................................................................. 3 2.2 Land and Resource Tenure; Land Boards/Leases ........................................ 6 2.3 Tourism and JV issues, -
Human Wildlife Conflict Study Namibian Case Study
Human Wildlife Conflict Study Namibian Case Study Brian T. B. Jones1 with economic analysis by Jonathan I. Barnes2 2006 1 Independent Environment and Development Consultant. E-mail: [email protected] Tel. and Fax: +264 61 237101. 2 Design and Development Services. E-mail: < [email protected] >. Tel: +264(0)61 w 226231, h 234887. Fax: +264(0)61 w 227618. 1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A number of people have contributed information and ideas that have helped shaped this report. In particular we would like to thank Bernadus “Bob” Guibeb, manager of the #Khoadi //hoas Conservancy for spending time in the field with Brian Jones and sharing his experiences of addressing human-elephant conflict in the conservancy. Further, Philip Stander of the Kunene Lion Project, Anton Esterhuizen of Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation and Richard Diggle of the WWF/LIFE Project provided invaluable insights on a number of HWC issues. The WWF office in Windhoek assisted with the technical production of this report. This concept design and strategic direction for the study were provided by Wendy Elliott and Amanda Nickson of the WWF Global Species Programme, Dawn Montanye, WWF Macroeconomics Programme Office, and Reimund Kube, WWF Macroeconomics Programme Office. Cover picture by Hertha Nakathingo of an elephant drinking at a water point close to a settlement in Kunene Region, Namibia; photo on this page, elephant damaged water installation in the Nyae Nyae Conservancy by Chris Weaver . 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page List of Acronyms 5 Executive Summary 6 1. Introduction 10 1.1 Human Wildlife Conflict – Why is it important? 10 1.2 Background 10 1.3 Methodology and Format 11 2. -
An Analysis of International Law,National Legislation
AN ANALYSIS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW, NATIONAL LEGISLATION, JUDGEMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONS AS THEY INTERRELATE WITH TERRITORIES AND AREAS CONSERVED BY INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES REPORT NO. 2 AFRICA REGIONAL “Land is the foundation of the lives and cultures of Indigenous peoples all over the world… Without access to and respect for their rights over their lands, territories and natural resources, the survival of Indigenous peoples’ particular distinct cultures is threatened.” Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Report on the Sixth Session 25 May 2007 Authored by: Fred Nelson1, based on the reports by Brian T. B. Jones (Namibia), Fred Nelson (Kenya), and Ndiawar Dieng and Soulèye Ndiaye (Senegal) Published by: Natural Justice in Bangalore and Kalpavriksh in Pune and Delhi Date: September 2012 Cover Photo (clockwise, from left): Khwe community representatives from Namibia and Botswana participate in a workshop in the Bwabwata National Park, Namibia. © Natural Justice Artisanal fishing, Shimoni. © Richard Lamprey/Fauna & Flora International A centuries-old shell mound at Petit Kasse, Casamance, Senegal. © Christian Chatelain 1 Fred Nelson is Executive Director of Maliasili Initiatives, a US-based non-profit organization that supports natural resource conservation, sustainable development and social justice in Africa by working with leading local organizations to build their capacity and foster wider collaborative initiatives. He has lived and worked in Tanzania for a total of 11 years and is now based in Vermont, USA. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACRONYMS 3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5 1. ICCAS IN AFRICA: AN OVERVIEW 6 1.1 CASE STUDY COUNTRIES: KENYA, NAMIBIA, SENEGAL 7 2. LEGAL RECOGNITION AND GOVERNANCE OF ICCAS 14 2.1 LAND, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW 14 2.2 FRESHWATER AND MARINE LAWS AND GOVERNANCE 18 2.3 PROTECTED AREAS, ICCAS AND SNSS 20 2.4 HUMAN RIGHTS 23 2.5 JUDGMENTS 24 3. -
Comm Unity-Based Gonservation and Protected Areas in Namibia: Social-Ecological Linkages for Biodiversity
Comm unity-Based Gonservation and Protected Areas in Namibia: Social-Ecological Linkages for Biodiversity By Arthur Hoole A Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies ln Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Natural Resources lnstitute University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba March, 2008 THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES ***** COPYRIGHT PERMISSION Community-Based Conservation and Protected Areas in Namibia: Social-Ecological Linkages for Biodiversity By Arthur Hoole A Thesis/Practicum submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies of the University of Manitoba in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (c) 2008 Permission has been granted to the Library of the University of Manitoba to lend or sell copies of this thesis/practicum, to the National Library of Canada to microfilm this thesis and to lend or sell copies of the film, and to University Microfilms lnc. to publish an abstract of this thesis/practicum. This reproduction or copy of this thesis has been made available by authority of the copyright owner solely for the purpose of private study and research, and may only be reproduced and copied as permitted by copyright laws or with express written authorization from the copyright owner. To the memory of my parents, and for Leslie ABSTRACT This study investigates the premise that national park designations and management in Southern Africa decoupled indigenous communities from their local ecosystems. The research explores ways and means to recouple communities and national parks to promote biodiversity. The relationships are characterized between Namibia's community-based resource management program (CBNRM), conservancies, and protected areas system, with particular reference to the Ehi-rovipuka Conservancy and Etosha National Park in northern Namibia. -
Delivering Transformative Impacts on the Ground
Ministry of Environment and Tourism Delivering transformative impacts on the ground Contribution of projects mobilized through the Ministry of Environment and Tourism from 2014-2019 1 2 MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER 4 ABOUT THIS REPORT 5 1. INTRODUCTION 6 2. LEVERAGING MAJOR ENVIRONMENT-RELATED FINANCING WINDOWS 7 3. OVERVIEW OF FUNDS MOBILISED 9 4. DELIVERING TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACTS 10 4.1 CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE UTILIZATION OF WILDLIFE 11 Intensifying the fight against poaching and wildlife crime 11 Supporting communities to mitigate human wildlife conflict 13 Enhancing infrastructure in national parks 13 Improving management effectiveness of national parks 13 4.2 CLIMATE RESILIENT AGRICULTURE 13 Establishment of a Centre of Excellence for climate resilient agriculture 13 Testing conservation agriculture technologies 14 Strengthening the adaptive capacity of communal farmers to climate change 14 Insuring communal farmers against drought in northeastern Namibia 14 Piloting hydroponic fodder production 15 Micro-Drip Irrigation (MDI) Gardens for vegetable production with climate smart technologies specifically for water-saving purposes 15 Use of Earth Dams and Traditional Wells 17 4.3 ENHANCING WATER SECURITY DURING THE TIME OF DROUGHT 17 Desalination Plants in the //Kharas Region 17 Taking urgent action to mitigate the drought in Ohangwena Region 18 Conservancies in Kunene Region 20 Uukwaluudhi Conservancy in Omusati Region 21 4.4 USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY TO POWER INFRASTRUCTURE IN COMMUNAL CONSERVANCIES 22 4.5 BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF -
Africat Foundation Annual Report
AfriCat Foundation Annual Report 1 March 2016 – 28 Feb 2018 1 CONTENTS I. Introduction 3 History – The Formation of AfriCat 4 What We Do Now 6 AfriCat’s Mission 6 Who and Where We Are 7 AfriCat and Okonjima – A Symbiosis at Work 22 II. 2012-2014 Annual Report 23 Programme 1: Research 23 Programme 1 - Project 1: Hobatere Lion Research Project 26 Programme 1 - Project 3: Research in the 20,000 hectare (200 km2) Okonjima Nature 39 Reserve Programme 1 - Project 4: Research in the AfriCat Carnivore Care Centre 49 Programme 2: Carnivore Care 61 Programme 3: Environmental Education 65 Programme 4: Rehabilitation, the Okonjima Nature Reserve, and Rescue and Release 69 Programme 5: Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation and Community Support 74 III. Budget and Statistics 83 2 I: Introduction Problem Statement – Why We Do What We Do Namibia is home to approximately 25% of the world’s cheetah population, of which 90% live on farmland. Namibia’s other large carnivores, namely leopards, lions, Wild Dogs, brown and spotted hyenas, are not, however, believed to make up such a large percentage of the world’s population even though they also all occur in the unique farmland ecosystem. It is the inevitable conflict with humans on commercial and communal farmland that created the necessity for the establishment of the AfriCat Foundation. Habitat loss is one of the largest threats to the large carnivore populations in Namibia. Over 7,000 commercial livestock and game farms cover approximately 355,000 km² and communal land covers an estimated area of 125,000 km² of Namibia’s total 825,418 km². -
2010 Progress Report
2010 Progress Report Reporting Period JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER 2010 By Dr. Laurie Marker Executive Director Cheetah Conservation Fund P.O. Box 1755 Otjiwarongo Phone: 067 306225 Fax: 067 306247 Email: [email protected] CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND 2010 Progress Report Page Table of Contents I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................... 6 II. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE ...................................................................................................... 7 III. RESEARCH ....................................................................................................................................... 8 A. Population Dynamics ....................................................................................................................... 8 1. CCF Cheetah Sanctuary Captive Cheetahs ................................................................................. 10 2. Medical Exams of CCF Captive Cheetahs ................................................................................... 11 3. Dental Work, Surgeries and General Health ............................................................................. 13 4. Deaths, Euthanasia, and Necropsies ......................................................................................... 14 B. Health and Reproduction ............................................................................................................... 14 1. Clinical Research: Student Intern Projects ............................................................................... -
Namibia Desert Conservation Program September 20 – December 13, 2013 Student Information Packet Part 1
Namibia Desert Conservation Program September 20 – December 13, 2013 Student Information Packet Part 1 Congratulations on your acceptance as a student researcher for the Fall 2013 Round River Namibia Conservation Project! What follows is detailed information about the program, divided into four sections: 1) Background Information: Conservation in Namibia – Gives an overview of the conservation efforts and protected areas in Namibia as well as an introduction to the natural history of the area. 2) Academics – Discusses courses, background readings, required texts, transfer credits, etc. 3) Logistics and Pre-Program Planning – Pre-departure and upon arrival details, health and safety considerations, contact information, and a list of required equipment and supplies. 4) During the Program - Information about getting into Namibia, where you will be staying, what to expect, etc. Note: Updated project information will be sent out before your departure, including a rough program itinerary and an overview of projects you will be contributing to. By participating in this program, you will be provided with a mix of academic and field experience applying a conservation biology perspective to issues pertaining to the black rhino, mountain zebra, black-faced impala, desert elephants, and other wildlife in southwestern Africa. You will operate from a base camp at the outpost of “Wereldsend” located in the Kunene Region of northwestern Namibia. You will spend most of your time away from the base camp, doing fieldwork. Formal and informal conversations and lectures, on an array of subjects, will take place weekly. The program emphasizes an experiential learning approach and involves both group and individual activities. You will be working under the guidance of Round River program leaders, as well as our Namibian partners, and may also spend time interacting with local community members.