In Namibia, nature conservation and sustainable use are enshrined in the constitution, making it a global leader in this regard. Namibia's approach to protecting natural heritage focuses on empowering communities as stewards of the land, rather than relying solely on regulation and law enforcement. Over 40 percent of Namibia's land is designated for conservation and sustainable use, exceeding the international goal to conserve 30% of the earth's surface by 2030. Central to this achievement is Namibia's community-based conservation model, which grants rural communities rights to use their natural resources sustainably. Through communal conservancies and community forests, local people manage wildlife and benefit from its protection. This approach has transformed conservation into a grassroots movement, with 86 communal conservancies and 47 community forests covering around 20 percent of Namibia's territory and benefiting over 244,000 people. This model has gained international recognition, thanks to the Namibian Government's vision for sustainable and inclusive use of natural resources for the benefit of all Namibians. A key partner in this journey has been the Federal Republic of Germany, which has provided consistent financial, technical, and policy support since 1990 through institutions like KfW Development Bank and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). With over €1.6 billion (approximately N$32 billion) in development assistance to Namibia over the last 35 years, Germany has made a significant contribution to Namibia's achievements in conservation and sustainable development. We share a few highlights from this long and productive partnership here.