University for Peace

Also known as: University for Peace (Costa Rica) · University for Peace in Costa Rica

2018-06-012026-10-06

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October 2026
1 OctThe Namibian
Damian Schreiber holds a master's in ecology and society from University for Peace (Costa Rica)
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“He holds a master's in ecology and society from the University for Peace (Costa Rica).”
Mass sardine washouts prompt major concerns
June 2018
1 JunThe Namibian
University for Peace is United Nations-mandated
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“Costa Rica has made itself a centre for the study of conflict resolution and prevention, hosting the United Nations-mandated University for Peace.”
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Tourism & Environment

Mass pilchard washouts spread along southern African coasts

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Mass pilchard washouts are occurring along South African and Namibian coastlines, including areas from Cape Town to Henties Bay in Namibia. Scientists have detected sardine herpesvirus in fish, but it remains unclear whether the virus is causing deaths or making fish vulnerable to other stressors; testing of Namibian samples is underway, and authorities urge against collecting or eating washed-up fish due to health risks.

1 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 1 October

Mass pilchard washouts spread along southern African coasts
Mass pilchard washouts are occurring along South African and Namibian coastlines, including areas from Cape Town to Henties Bay in Namibia. Scientists have detected sardine herpesvirus in fish, but it remains unclear whether the virus is causing deaths or making fish vulnerable to other stressors; testing of Namibian samples is underway, and authorities urge against collecting or eating washed-up fish due to health risks.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 10 September

Walvis Bay winter bird count records 87,000 birds
Conservationists and volunteers conducting the annual Walvis Bay Wetland Winter Bird Count in August recorded just over 87,000 birds, including 51,000 flamingos. The winter and summer counts, conducted annually via citizen science, provide long-term data on bird populations and the health of Walvis Bay Lagoon.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 13 August

Namibia implements blue economy for sustainable marine resource use
Namibia is advancing sustainable use of marine resources through an integrated management approach that supports local communities and fair economic benefits while protecting ocean health. Current ocean industries include fishing, aquaculture, mining, shipping, and tourism, with future opportunities in renewable energy, marine biotechnology, and carbon trading.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 30 July

Government relaxes fishing limits, raising conservation concerns
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 →

Thursday 16 July

Plastic entanglement threatens Cape fur seals in Namibian waters
Ocean Conservation Namibia reports that plastic pollution poses a serious threat to marine life along Namibia's coast. The organisation has rescued 265 entangled Cape fur seals by end of June, with most affected seals unable to survive without intervention.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 July

Namibia home to 87 shark and ray species, 29 threatened
Namibia is home to 87 species of sharks, rays, skates and chimaeras, of which 29 are listed as threatened on the IUCN Red List. Despite their importance to marine ecosystems in maintaining balance and supporting fish stocks, research on these species in Namibia remains limited.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 4 June

Namibia's small-scale fishers lack legal status, face marginalisation
Small-scale fishers in Namibia support more than 1,500 seasonal and full-time workers and land about 3,000 tonnes worth N$27.6 million annually, but remain overlooked in policy and lack legal recognition under the Marine Resources Act, which classifies only commercial and recreational fishers and effectively prohibits small-scale fishers from selling their catch.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 21 May

First Cape Fur Seal bird flu case raises Namibian transmission concerns
A Cape Fur Seal in South Africa was confirmed infected with avian influenza in early April, marking the first recorded case of bird flu in the species. Scientists now worry the virus could spread to Namibia's seal populations through seabirds and contaminated water, especially given that seals and seabirds travel long distances along the coast between the two countries.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 7 May

African penguin rehabilitation efforts amid critical species decline
A female African penguin was successfully released back into the wild on Halifax Island near Lüderitz after 49 days of care by the Namibian Foundation for the Conservation of Seabirds. With fewer than 10,000 breeding pairs globally and the species listed as Critically Endangered in October 2024, Namibia's penguin population has declined more than 82% since 1979.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 16 April

Jackals, hyenas, vultures sustain Namibia's coastal ecosystem
Namibia's coastline hosts scavenging species including brown hyenas, black-backed jackals, and vultures that play vital roles in maintaining ecological balance by feeding on marine carcasses. These 'beach cleaners' prevent disease spread and facilitate nutrient exchange between ocean and land, though they also face challenges including rabies transmission and endangerment.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 4 April

Ocean warming threatens Namibia's fishing and coastal economy
Warming oceans and changes in the Benguela Current ecosystem—including shifts in the Angola-Benguela Front and so-called 'Benguela Niño' events—are preventing recovery of sardine, hake, and lobster populations and endangering seabirds, putting coastal livelihoods and fishing businesses at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz at risk. Long-term research is needed to better understand these trends and adapt management to protect both wildlife and coastal communities.
4 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 February

Abandoned fishing gear kills marine life in Namibian waters
Ghost gear—lost or discarded fishing equipment—persists in oceans for centuries, trapping and killing marine life including seals, dolphins, and whales. In Namibia, about half of the seals rescued by Ocean Conservation Namibia in 2025 were entangled in such gear, and globally approximately 640,000 tonnes of ghost gear enter the ocean annually, making up roughly 10% of all ocean plastic.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →