This story of progress tells the tale of Namibia's transformation, through community empowerment at a large scale and as a post-conflict, newly independent state, to create cutting-edge CBNRM legislation that links environmental management with economic opportunity. It demonstrates how the mindset and attitudes of communities have shifted significantly, in terms of the way they perceive and value their natural environment. Communities now view wildlife and conservation as a way to support livelihoods and generate environmental, social and economic benefits.