Also known as: NCE · Namibian Chamber of the Environment
Organization advocating on environmental and conservation issues in Namibia, recently criticizing France's trophy import restrictions and questioning competition investigations affecting conservancy tourism.
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Namibian Sun
Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) has criticised France's planned restrictions on hunting trophy imports from certain animal species
“The Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) has criticised France's planned restrictions on the import of hunting trophies from certain animal species.”
France’s trophy import ban slammedThe Namibian
Namibian Chamber of Environment published an article on 18 March saying the government is considering importing bees for blueberry pollination
“This follows an article published by the Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) on 18 March, saying the government is considering importing bees to aid blueberry pollination at the Mashare Berries Farming 50km east of Rundu, and at Namibia Berries at Divundu in the Kavango East region.”
No plan to import bees from SA – ministryThe Namibian
Namibian Chamber of Environment says protecting native pollinators should be priority
“The Namibian Chamber of Environment, in an article published on 18 March, says protecting native pollinators from external threats should be a priority as they provide crucial pollination services for our crops and plants.”
Possible bee imports set sector abuzzThe Namibian
NCE has issued a report suggesting the project should be labelled red hydrogen
“The NCE has issued a report suggesting the project should be labelled 'red hydrogen' as it risked driving many unique species on to the biodiversity 'red list'.”
Why Namibia’s green energy dream could be a red flag for penguinsThe Namibian
Namibian Chamber of the Environment (NCE) issued a report suggesting the project should be labelled red hydrogen as it risks driving unique species onto biodiversity red list
“The NCE has issued a report suggesting the project should be labelled "red hydrogen" as it risked driving many unique species on to the biodiversity "red list".”
Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguinsA letter-writer argues that Namibia's proposed marine phosphate mining project, supported by 37 independent scientists and subject to environmental safeguards, differs fundamentally from a rejected New Zealand proposal because Namibia's offshore ecosystem is sandy rather than hard rock, and the Benguela Current prevents coral growth in local waters.
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A letter-writer argues that Namibia's proposed marine phosphate mining project, supported by 37 independent scientists and subject to environmental safeguards, differs fundamentally from a rejected New Zealand proposal because Namibia's offshore ecosystem is sandy rather than hard rock, and the Benguela Current prevents coral growth in local waters.
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Chamber of Environment has criticised France's planned restrictions on the import of hunting trophies from certain animal species.
1 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibian government has temporarily allowed horse mackerel fishing in waters as shallow as 150 metres between Walvis Bay and Lüderitz until April 2027, relaxing a decades-old 200-metre isobath guideline that has protected young fish. Conservation experts warn the decision lacks sufficient scientific evidence and could harm both the ocean and the fishing industry, particularly as Namibia depends heavily on horse mackerel and hake following the collapse of sardine and anchovy fisheries.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Competition Commission faces criticism for investigating conservancy tourism partnerships, with the Chamber of Environment calling instead for a probe into Namibia Wildlife Resorts' alleged anti-competitive dominance in national parks. The dispute raises questions about whether competition law is being applied in a way that could undermine the communal conservancy tourism model that supports rural livelihoods and conservation.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The agriculture ministry has denied allegations of importing bees from South Africa to boost blueberry harvests, stating that the last application was rejected in 2024 due to South Africa's inability to provide health assurances. The rejection comes amid concerns from local beekeepers and the Namibian Beekeeping Association about threats to native bees and the lack of adequate quarantine systems.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia is considering importing honeybees from South Africa to improve pollination for blueberry farms in Kavango East, but beekeepers, environmentalists, and government officials warn the imports could introduce diseases, weaken native bee populations, and threaten food security. The Beekeeping Association of Namibia and Ministry of Environment and Tourism both oppose the plan, citing risks of genetic dilution and resource competition, and recommend instead investing in local beekeeping capacity.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A proposed hydrogen production facility in Namibia's Tsau ||Khaeb National Park promises jobs and clean energy exports, but conservationists warn it risks harming endangered wildlife like African penguins and unique desert plants, while local activists raise concerns about community engagement and respect for sites of colonial genocide.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A major hydrogen production facility planned for Tsau ǁKhaeb National Park promises jobs and economic growth but risks damaging endangered wildlife like African penguins and unique desert plants, prompting conservationists to warn of impacts on biodiversity despite Hyphen's commitments to minimise disturbance.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →