Large scale ecosystem conservation and carbon sequestration opportunity
NamibRand East Nature Reserve
HISTORY | A Commitment to Conservation
One of Africa’s youngest countries, Namibia has demonstrated a commitment to conservation from its foundation. After attaining its independence in 1990, from South Africa’s then-apartheid government, the new country embedded a focus on natural resources, healthy ecosystems, and biodiversity for the benefit of both people and wildlife directly into its constitution. Read more
THE LANDSCAPE | A Vast and Ancient Place
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THE CHALLENGE | Farming and Fences
For generations, wildlife survived in this stark and unforgiving landscape, migrating in response to changing climate and grazing conditions, moving from west to east, following the rains. In the 1950’s some of the Pro-Namib land was given as a reward to soldiers who fought for the Allies in the Second World War.
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THE SOLUTION | Fence-Free Namib
The challenges of the past, exacerbated by a continuing drought – for seven years, almost no rainfall has been recorded here – and the devastating economic impacts of COVID-19, have created an opportunity to buy out many of these last remaining livestock farms.
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OUR STRATEGY | Next Steps
Along with the land purchase fund, a new endowment will be established that will be invested in low risk assets for a yield that will pay the basic running costs of the new reserve.
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THE OPPORTUNITY | How You Can Make a Difference
The NamibRand East Wilderness Reserve project is an exciting philanthropic investment opportunity—a chance to make a lasting difference for biodiversity, carbon, wildlife and people in one of the world’s most dramatic landscapes.
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The NamibRand Conservation Trust
The NamibRand Conservation Trust was established in March 2020 in order to facilitate the acquisition of land for conservation and to raise funds for the Environment.
