Title:
Eyes in the wild: How camera traps are safeguarding Namibia's natural heritage
Author(s):
Publication Year:
2025
Abstract:

At dawn in the Kwandu Conservancy, an elephant pads silently across the floodplain. Unseen by human eyes, its image is captured by a hidden lens nestled in the underbrush. This photo is more than a marvel; it is proof that conservation is working. Namibia's biodiversity is under increasing pressure. Poaching, habitat degradation, and human-wildlife conflict threaten the delicate balance of our ecosystems. However, in the Zambezi Region, a quiet transformation is underway. Thanks to the Wildlife Credits initiative, supported by Germany's Development Bank (KfW), FirstRand Namibia, The Lion Recovery Fund, and Distell, communities are using technology to protect wildlife and reimagine conservation.

Publication Title:
Conservation and the Environment in Namibia
Publisher:
Namibia Chamber of Environmnet (NCE) and Venture Media
Item Type:
Book or Magazine Section
Language:
en