Government assessing extent of Etosha wildfire damage
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The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says an assessment is underway to determine the full extent of the damage caused by the wildfires in Etosha National Park.
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says an assessment is underway to determine the full extent of the damage caused by the wildfires in Etosha National Park.
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has handed over human-wildlife conflict management and alternative income-related infrastructure and equipment to households at Oshakati.
Volunteers at Keetmanshoop gathered for the National Clean-up campaign, aimed at fostering a cleaner and healthier environment.
Neglected waste and pollution pose significant health risks, impacting air quality, water sources, and overall public health.
A wildfire broke out outside Etosha National Park on Monday this week, and it has now entered the southwestern part of the park.
Since its outbreak, the fire has continued to burn with great intensity, fuelled by strong winds and extremely dry vegetation.
The Governor of ||Kharas Region, Dawid Gertze, has encouraged the region's inhabitants to participate in the regional clean-up exercise set for Friday.
In a concerted effort to improve sanitation and environmental health, the Tsumkwe cleanup campaign continues to gain momentum.
This week, key stakeholders and community members came together to chart a way forward in keeping the settlement clean.
Residents of Otjiwarongo joined in on the weekend's National Clean Up Campaign.
The campaign kicked off at the park, which over the years has become a dumpsite.
Volunteers took part and targeted four spots, including the area next to the hospital led by the Robert Youth Foundation.
Residents of Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West Region joined the rest of Namibia in confronting its environmental health concerns by hosting the National Clean-up Campaign.
The Nkurenkuru launch started with a street march while the National Correctional Services band entertained residents.
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), in collaboration with indigenous communities and international stakeholders, celebrated the Ecology Custodian Day.
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has launched the Namibia Map of Ecosystems as part of the Southern Africa SBAPP Regional Project.