Brown hyenas in Tsau //Khaeb National Park have remained stable since 1997 with an estimated 200 to 300 individuals in the park, benefiting from successful breeding and low human disturbance. The Brown Hyena Research Project, supported by Namdeb and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, studies the species' movements and warns that fences and busy roads could disrupt their long-distance coastal travels and threaten the population.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's deputy environmental commissioner Caroline Garus-Oas says protecting natural ecosystems such as forests, rivers, oceans and wetlands is critical in addressing climate change, noting that trees and algae absorb carbon dioxide and help maintain environmental balance. She also advocates for sustainable cities incorporating climate-smart buildings, solar energy and green spaces as nature-based solutions.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Firewood remains a primary energy source for many families in Windhoek's informal settlements, contributing to deforestation and land degradation around the capital.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Over a decade after the Paris Agreement, the world continues to emit greenhouse gasses at record levels from fossil fuel burning. Experts say individuals have an important role to play alongside governments and businesses in reducing emissions, and offer practical steps such as using alternative transport, which can save up to two tonnes of emissions annually.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →