World Wildlife Fund

Also known as: WWF

World Wildlife Fund — conservation organization signing funding agreements and partnerships with Namibian government and municipalities on wildlife protection and water scarcity.

2019-09-132026-08-21

What’s been said

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August 2026
17 AugInformanté
Dr Pauline Lindeque, Wildlife and Landscapes Programme Director at WWF stated Namibia had scientific knowledge and emerging conservation finance mechanisms needed to address challenges
Source
“Dr Pauline Lindeque, Wildlife and Landscapes Programme Director at WWF, said Namibia already had the scientific knowledge, field experience and emerging conservation finance mechanisms needed to address the challenges.”
Namibia’s large carnivore numbers raise concern over human-wildlife conflict
11 AugThe Namibian
WWF co-hosted Friday's meeting with LCMAN
Source
“WWF co-hosted Friday's meeting with LCMAN.”
Namibia’s large carnivores remain vulnerable
May 2026
17 MayInformanté
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Namibia will sign a funding agreement worth over N$1 billion for conservation efforts
Source
“NAMIBIA, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Namibia and other stakeholders will sign a funding agreement worth over N$1 billion to support long-term conservation efforts.”
Namibia and World Wildlife Fund to sign conservation funding agreement worth over N$1 billion
February 2026
25 FebNew Era
World Wildlife Fund has worked with YDM
Source
“Since then, YDM has worked with organisations such as WWF, Nampost and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia, among many others.”
Shagandjwa stitching success while studying
17 FebNew Era
World Wildlife Fund entered a memorandum of understanding with the City of Windhoek to advance sustainable development and environmental stewardship
Source
“The City of Windhoek has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to advance sustainable development and environmental stewardship in Windhoek.”
Windhoek’s water crisis gets a boost
7 FebThe Namibian
World Wildlife Fund had an agreement approved by the Windhoek council to advance sustainable development
Source
“Meanwhile, the council also approved an agreement with the World Wildlife Fund to advance sustainable development and environmental stewardship in Windhoek.”
Rand Street to be changed to recognise former ambassador Joshua //Hoebeb
April 2020
14 AprThe Namibian
Chris Weaver, managing director of World Wildlife Fund's Namibia programme described Owen-Smith as a deeply principled person
Source
“Chris Weaver, managing director of the World Wildlife Fund's Namibia programme, described Owen-Smith as a deeply principled person.”
Tributes pour in for ‘conservation giant’
September 2019
13 SeptThe Namibian
World Wildlife Fund warned vaquita could soon go extinct
Source
“The vaquita has been nearly wiped out by illegal fishing in its native habitat, the Gulf of California, and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) warned last year that it could soon go extinct.”
Scientists spot near-extinct vaquita marinas

Tourism & Environment

New carnivore population data highlights human-wildlife conflict concerns

The News

New population estimates for Namibia's large carnivores, presented at a national Multi-Stakeholder Working Meeting, have raised concern over declining wildlife numbers and growing human-wildlife conflict. The data shows that of Namibia's 34 terrestrial carnivore species, 11 are considered threatened or near threatened, with species like cheetahs (estimated at about 1,200 individuals) and African wild dogs (estimated at 130–350 animals across 35 packs) among those affected.

17 August 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 17 August

New carnivore population data highlights human-wildlife conflict concerns
New population estimates for Namibia's large carnivores, presented at a national Multi-Stakeholder Working Meeting, have raised concern over declining wildlife numbers and growing human-wildlife conflict. The data shows that of Namibia's 34 terrestrial carnivore species, 11 are considered threatened or near threatened, with species like cheetahs (estimated at about 1,200 individuals) and African wild dogs (estimated at 130–350 animals across 35 packs) among those affected.
17 August 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 11 August

Namibia's large carnivore populations remain under threat
Conservation associations report that Namibia's 34 carnivore species, including 1,200 cheetahs, 130–350 African wild dogs, and around 12 coastal lions, remain vulnerable despite the country's strong conservation record. Reducing human-wildlife conflict and supporting farmers and communities sharing the landscape with wildlife are key to their protection.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 1 June

Ndara re-elected to lead SADC fisheries monitoring body
Stanley Ndara, chief executive of Namibia's Fisheries Observer Agency, has been reappointed as chairperson of the SADC Regional Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre for a second term. SADC ministers responsible for fisheries made the decision at a meeting in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe on 29 May.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 17 May

Namibia and WWF sign over N$1 billion conservation funding agreement
Namibia's government and the World Wildlife Fund will sign a funding agreement worth over N$1 billion to support long-term conservation efforts under the Namibia for Life initiative, using the Project Finance for Permanence model. The agreement will be signed on 20 May 2026 at Droombos, with attendance from the Prime Minister, Environment Minister, community conservancy leaders, civil society, donors, and the private sector.
17 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 25 February

Young entrepreneur builds design firm while studying
Michael Shagandjwa founded YDM (YASHE DIGITAL MEDIA CC) in 2019, expanding from a clothing brand into a media and design company offering fashion design, branding, printing and journalism services to corporate clients including WWF and Nampost. While balancing studies and business, he has also created employment for three young people and emphasizes the importance of time management and perseverance in entrepreneurship.
25 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 17 February

Windhoek partners with WWF to tackle severe water scarcity
The City of Windhoek has signed a memorandum of understanding with the World Wildlife Fund to develop sustainable solutions for water scarcity, waste management, and biodiversity loss through community engagement and ecosystem restoration. The city faces a severe water crisis requiring up to 70% of demand to be met through reclaimed water and aquifer sources, with residents currently under Category D restrictions including a 15% consumption reduction.
17 February 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 7 February

Windhoek renames Rand Street for Joshua //Hoebeb
The City of Windhoek has approved renaming Rand Street in Khomasdal to Joshua //Hoebeb Street, honouring the former diplomat and educator for his contributions to education, community development and Namibia's liberation struggle. //Hoebeb, Namibia's first high commissioner to South Africa, played a key role in the reintegration of Walvis Bay in 1994 and later served as high commissioner to Botswana and governor of Kunene.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →