World Wide Fund for Nature

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Order a long-term news report on World Wide Fund for Nature

Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.

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October 2026
22 OctThe Namibian
World Wide Fund for Nature employs Guido Broekhoven as head of multilateral policy
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“"This is a really important opportunity for parties to do a serious course correction," says Guido Broekhoven, head of multilateral policy at the World Wide Fund for Nature, adding that countries need to commit to concrete actions to get the world back on track.”
EXPLAINER: COP17 at a glance: everything you need to know about the UN’s nature summit
12 OctThe Namibian
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) published a report stating average wildlife populations decreased nearly three-quarters over the last 50 years
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“A new report by the environmental charity World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) says things haven't been going well for the natural world.”
Not too late: New report says ‘Science of Hope’ key to stopping wildlife loss

Tourism & Environment

COP17 assesses global progress on nature protection targets

The News

The UN's 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity will assess signatories' progress on ambitious targets agreed in late 2022, including protecting 30% of land and sea for nature, reforming US$500 billion of environmentally damaging subsidies, and restoring 30% of degraded ecosystems. Governments have never met a single UN target on nature since the convention was created in Rio in 1992.

22 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Yesterday

COP17 assesses global progress on nature protection targets
The UN's 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity will assess signatories' progress on ambitious targets agreed in late 2022, including protecting 30% of land and sea for nature, reforming US$500 billion of environmentally damaging subsidies, and restoring 30% of degraded ecosystems. Governments have never met a single UN target on nature since the convention was created in Rio in 1992.
22 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 12 October

Wildlife populations fell three-quarters in fifty years
The World Wide Fund for Nature's Living Planet Report shows average wildlife populations have decreased nearly three quarters over the last 50 years, with the greatest losses in Latin America and freshwater ecosystems. The report, titled 'The Science of Hope', argues that reversals are still possible through conservation efforts like fishing limits and habitat protection.
12 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 2 June

Ndara reappointed to lead SADC fisheries surveillance board
The SADC renewed the board of directors of the Regional Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre in Maputo, retaining Namibia's Stanley Ndara as chairperson for a second term. The board's priorities include strengthening the centre's sustainability, reducing donor reliance, and rolling out a Regional Register of Fishing Vessels.
2 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →