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SUMMARY:PANGOLIN conservation in Namibia
DESCRIPTION:Pangolin tracking\, post-release monitoring\, research and community engagement. Come hear about the successes and challenges to pangolin conservation over the past few\nyears\, in this lead up to World Pangolin Day on Sat 18 Feb. \nKelsey Prediger has lived in Namibia since 2016\, and pangolin conservation\, research and protection is her mission. She is actively involved with local projects to raise awareness and to learn more about the ecology of these nocturnal and elusive creatures. Her work as founder and director of the Pangolin Conservation and Research Foundation is helping to develop a base of scientific knowledge and guidelines to save this species from the horrendous wildlife trafficking trade. \n  \nThis talk is to raise further awareness leading up to World Pangolin Day on Saturday 18 February\, where PCRF will host a family fun day for raising funds. The event will be held all day at Avis Dam and Eagle’s Beergarden. More information is available on their social media.
URL:https://news-namibia.org/event/pangolin-conservation-in-namibia/
LOCATION:Namibia Scientific Society\, Main Street\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221122T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T145222
CREATED:20221110T093928Z
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SUMMARY:RABIES in Kudu revisited
DESCRIPTION:A review of the rabies saga in Namibia \nDr Rainer Hassel\nUNAM School of Veterinary Medicine\nDr Hassel will describe his many years of involvement in and research on rabies in kudu antelope\, including recent bait and vaccine trials in wildlife\, genome and epidemiology studies\, and more (in layman’s language!) \nATLAS OF NAMIBIA \n\nAlso\, the new ATLAS OF NAMIBIA will be available at a reduced price at the event. \nPrice to NEWS members: N$550 \n(Bookshop price N$750)
URL:https://news-namibia.org/event/rabies-in-kudu-revisited/
LOCATION:Namibia Scientific Society\, Main Street\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220913T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220913T220000
DTSTAMP:20260507T145222
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SUMMARY:Dogs at Work
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a talk on Dogs at Work presented by Tim Hofmann\nEntrance free\nDonations are welcome\nFinding and analyzing scat (faces\, poop) provides useful information on carnivores. Specially trained detection dogs can help researchers to find the scats of specific target species. Tim Hofmann describes how the Cheetah Conservation Fund trains scat detection dogs for important work on cheetah movements and ecology.
URL:https://news-namibia.org/event/dogs-at-work/
LOCATION:Namibia Scientific Society\, Main Street\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Namibian Environment & Wildlife Society":MAILTO:information@news-namibia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220607T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220607T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T145222
CREATED:20220607T110202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T110202Z
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SUMMARY:TALK - Boundaries to Wildlife Movements in Namibia
DESCRIPTION:Ecologist Josephine Amwaalwa’s interests lie in finding nature-based solutions to conservation problems in Namibia. She discusses how animals behave in response to perceived and real barriers\, and how this can be put to use in wildlife management.
URL:https://news-namibia.org/event/talk-boundaries-to-wildlife-movements-in-namibia/
LOCATION:Namibia Scientific Society\, Main Street\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220430T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T145222
CREATED:20220505T120852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T121023Z
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SUMMARY:NEWS outing: Clean up of invasive plants
DESCRIPTION:Invasive plants are taking over our country at an alarming speed and if left unattended we will soon lose our Namibian Biodiversity. Please join us this Saturday\, 30 April 2022 at the riverbed next to the circle Robert Mugabe x Sean McBride in Olympia to clean the area of Cacti\, Datura\, Rubber vines and other invasive plants threatening to overcome our natural vegetation and with it\, those depending on it.
URL:https://news-namibia.org/event/news-outing-clean-up-of-invasive-plants/
CATEGORIES:Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cactus Clean-Up Namibia":MAILTO:gunhild.voigts@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220405T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220405T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T145222
CREATED:20220505T114324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T114452Z
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SUMMARY:Bringing the Angolan Giraffe back to Angola
DESCRIPTION:The Namibian Environment and Wildlife Society\, in connection with the Namibia Scientific Society brings you a talk on whether it would be feasible to reintroduce Angolan giraffes back to their former range.\nTo try and answer this question\, we will have Mr Jackson Hamutenya\, in collaboration with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation present his MSc thesis. \nYou can see the TALK here: https://fb.watch/cPyGmVMaQA/
URL:https://news-namibia.org/event/bringing-the-angolan-giraffe-back-to-angola/
LOCATION:Namibia Scientific Society\, Main Street\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Namibian Environment & Wildlife Society":MAILTO:information@news-namibia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220323T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T145222
CREATED:20220505T112528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T112935Z
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SUMMARY:BIRD FLU – HOW WORRIED SHOULD WE BE?
DESCRIPTION:There has been another outbreak of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) in Namibia. So far it has mostly affected Cape Cormorants\, and only along the central coast. Should we be worried? Three speakers will describe:\ni) the outbreak on the Guano Platform in Walvis Bay\,\nii) the risks to other wild birds\, domestic poultry and humans\,\niii) the response from the Government veterinary department. \nPRESENTERS\nMr Mark Groenewald\, Atlantic Guano\nDr Umberto Molini\, UNAM Epidemiologist Dr Tina Shilongo\, Dept Veterinary Services \nWatch the TALK here: https://fb.watch/cPyyUluC9X/
URL:https://news-namibia.org/event/bird-flu-how-worried-should-we-be/
LOCATION:Namibia Scientific Society\, Main Street\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Namibian Environment & Wildlife Society":MAILTO:information@news-namibia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210318T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T145222
CREATED:20210311T183813Z
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SUMMARY:Kavango Oil: Where do we stand? Live Event
DESCRIPTION:KAVANGO OIL: WHERE DO WE STAND? \nPublic debate prompted by exploration for oil and gas in Kavango by ReconAfrica \nOrganised by Namibian Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS) and Environmental Assessment Professionals Association of Namibia (EAPAN) \nThursday 18 March 2021\, 16h00. Streamed live on Namibian Sun facebook \nAgenda \n1. Introduction: Peter Tarr representing NEWS and EAPAN \na) Explain that MEFT and Recon Africa were invited and have declined. \nb) Namibia’s commitment to sustainable development as enshrined in the Constitution. \nc) The importance of public debate in good governance\, and the elephant in the room: what will this oil and gas exploration lead to? \nd) Introduce the panelists \n2. Geological background: Dr Roger Swart (BlackGold Geoscience cc) \na) Oil and gas in Namibia \nb) What does exploration for oil and gas involve\, with focus on terrestrial. \nc) How are terrestrial oil and gas deposits exploited\, explain “conventional” and “unconventional” methods. \nd) What methods are likely to be involved for the Kavango deposit. \ne) Opinion on the likelihood of that. \n3. Environmental impacts: Piet Smit (Environmental Assessment Professionals Association of Namibia\, EAPAN) \na) Environmental impacts of oil and gas mining. \nb) Observations from fracking activities in USA. \nc) Concerns raised in SA about fracking. \n4. Wider environmental concerns: Dr Chris Brown (Namibian Chamber for Environment\, NCE) \na) Environmental assessment process\, and shortcomings of the Recon process. \nb) Immediate environmental concerns. \nc) Wider strategic considerations\, threats to Namibia’s wildlife economy and the Okavango World Heritage Site\, conflicts with Namibia’s Climate Change commitments. \n5. Q & A session ~30 minutes \n6. Concluding statement from NEWS
URL:https://news-namibia.org/event/kavango-oil-where-do-we-stand-live-event/
ORGANIZER;CN="Namibian Environment & Wildlife Society":MAILTO:information@news-namibia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210206T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T145222
CREATED:20210202T123008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T123553Z
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SUMMARY:NEWS Outing - Avis Dam Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:NEWS outing Avis Dam Bioblitz \nJoin NEWS outdoors to compliment World Water Day! See details below and attached! \nThe Bird Club will be counting birds present at the time. However\, representatives of the Botanical Society and a reptile/ amphibian specialist will also be present to share his knowledge. \nPlease meet Natalie\, our NEWS Outings Coordinator at the dam entrance (under a gazebo) from 08h00 onwards to 12h00 to join groups on intervals according to Covid regulations. Entrance fee N$30.00 per vehicle.
URL:https://news-namibia.org/event/news-outing-avid-dam-bioblitz/
ORGANIZER;CN="Namibian Environment & Wildlife Society":MAILTO:information@news-namibia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210202T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T145222
CREATED:20210128T144432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T170051Z
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SUMMARY:Recon Africa Fracking in the (O)Kavango - Information Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Information sessions – ReconAfrica Project Information\nDate: February 2\, 2021\nReconAfrica welcomes the opportunity to share ReconAfrica Project information at our two upcoming information sharing sessions on seismic and ongoing operations. \nAs requested by NCE\, we thank NCE for sending out this invitation to NCE representatives\, NCE members and interested stakeholders. Fifty persons are allowed to attend each of the two sessions. Covid-19 Regulations apply. All attendees will register at Hotel Thule and with ReconAfrica. It would be best to send the list of attendees prior to February 2\, 2021. Each session will last 2 hours including: presentation\, questions and answers. \nAfter each session\, participants must disperse from the information sharing session room and follow the Hotel Thule COVID 19 rules to ensure that Covid-19 cleaning protocols are implemented\, and all the required Government of Namibia COVID 19 regulations are followed. Please ensure all participants wear masks and are of aware of the Government of Namibia COVID 19 regulations. \nSession 2 Date: February 2\, 2021\nRegistration 12h30-13h30\nSession 13h30-15h30\n50 persons\nCoffee\, tea and a snack will be provided to each of the participants \nNamibian Chamber of Environment:\nIf you are interested to participate\, please send your name and organisation\, and the session (morning or afternoon) you want to attend\, to admin@n-c-e.org as soon as possible\, but before 10 am on Monday 1st February.  \nWe apologise in advance if some people are not able to attend. We will send out the lists of attendees as soon as possible after the cut-off time so that\, if you are not able to attend\, perhaps you can ask someone who is on the list to pose your question or express your concern on your behalf. \nEveryone may also make written submissions. \nBecause of the very tight time schedule of each meeting (2 hours) there will not be time to engage with stakeholders on Zoom. However\, ReconAfrica has said that there could be follow-up meetings on Zoom for those not able to attend or those who want further discussions. \nFor background information\, see below the media announcement that ReconAfrica put out prior to the public consultation meetings in the Kavango Regions and their draft Seismic Scoping Report. \nThe EIA report on the drilling exploration work is available here: \nhttp://the-eis.com/elibrary/sites/default/files/downloads/literature/APP_0016%20EIA%20Report%20Report%20for%20Drilling%20in%20PEL%2073_Copy.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2L4G3BU-SW7dYzfrsZfco2PMFu1dBVuKGQ2Gv5j0lwKYwrXyyFohuGhCI \nThe scopting report for the EIA of the second phase is available here: \nNCE information sharing sessions Feb 2 2021
URL:https://news-namibia.org/event/recon-africa-fracking-in-the-okavango-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Hotel Thule\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Debate
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210202T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T145222
CREATED:20210128T144118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T073218Z
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SUMMARY:Recon Africa Fracking in the (O)Kavango - Information Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Information sessions – ReconAfrica Project Information\nDate: February 2\, 2021\nReconAfrica welcomes the opportunity to share ReconAfrica Project information at our two upcoming information sharing sessions on seismic and ongoing operations.  \nAs requested by NCE\, we thank NCE for sending out this invitation to NCE representatives\, NCE members and interested stakeholders. Fifty persons are allowed to attend each of the two sessions. Covid-19 Regulations apply. All attendees will register at Hotel Thule and with ReconAfrica. It would be best to send the list of attendees prior to February 2\, 2021. Each session will last 2 hours including: presentation\, questions and answers. \nAfter each session\, participants must disperse from the information sharing session room and follow the Hotel Thule COVID 19 rules to ensure that Covid-19 cleaning protocols are implemented\, and all the required Government of Namibia COVID 19 regulations are followed. Please ensure all participants wear masks and are of aware of the Government of Namibia COVID 19 regulations. \nSession1 Date: February 2\, 2021\nRegistration 08h00-09h00\nSession 09h00-11h00\n50 persons\nCoffee\, tea and a snack will be provided to each of the participants. \nNamibian Chamber of Environment:\nIf you are interested to participate\, please send your name and organisation\, and the session (morning or afternoon) you want to attend\, to admin@n-c-e.org as soon as possible\, but before 10 am on Monday 1st February.  \nWe apologise in advance if some people are not able to attend. We will send out the lists of attendees as soon as possible after the cut-off time so that\, if you are not able to attend\, perhaps you can ask someone who is on the list to pose your question or express your concern on your behalf. \nEveryone may also make written submissions. \nBecause of the very tight time schedule of each meeting (2 hours) there will not be time to engage with stakeholders on Zoom. However\, ReconAfrica has said that there could be follow-up meetings on Zoom for those not able to attend or those who want further discussions. \nFor background information\, see below the media announcement that ReconAfrica put out prior to the public consultation meetings in the Kavango Regions and their draft Seismic Scoping Report. \nThe EIA report on the drilling exploration work is available here: \nhttp://the-eis.com/elibrary/sites/default/files/downloads/literature/APP_0016%20EIA%20Report%20Report%20for%20Drilling%20in%20PEL%2073_Copy.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2L4G3BU-SW7dYzfrsZfco2PMFu1dBVuKGQ2Gv5j0lwKYwrXyyFohuGhCI \nThe scopting report for the EIA of the second phase is available here:\nNCE information sharing sessions Feb 2 2021
URL:https://news-namibia.org/event/recon-africa-fracking-in-the-okavango-public-meetings/
LOCATION:Hotel Thule\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Debate
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200725T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T145222
CREATED:20201112T073345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210103T184624Z
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SUMMARY:NEWS Cacti Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:There are no upcoming events.
URL:https://news-namibia.org/event/news-cacti-clean-up/
LOCATION:Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Namibian Environment & Wildlife Society":MAILTO:information@news-namibia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200213T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T145222
CREATED:20201112T074401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T080258Z
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SUMMARY:NEWS Talk: Pangolins
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://news-namibia.org/event/news-talk-pangolins/
LOCATION:Namibia Scientific Society\, Main Street\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Namibian Environment & Wildlife Society":MAILTO:information@news-namibia.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191007
DTSTAMP:20260507T145222
CREATED:20201112T075815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210103T190528Z
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SUMMARY:NEWS Spitzkoppe Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://news-namibia.org/event/news-spitzkoppe-clean-up/
LOCATION:Spitzkoppe\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Outings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Namibian Environment & Wildlife Society":MAILTO:information@news-namibia.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190511T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190511T090000
DTSTAMP:20260507T145222
CREATED:20201112T075453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210103T191423Z
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SUMMARY:March against Illegal Timber Harvesting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://news-namibia.org/event/march-against-illegal-timber-harvesting/
LOCATION:Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Debate
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://news-namibia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/thumbnail_NEWS__AgainstTimberHarvestingMarch_11May19.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Namibian Environment & Wildlife Society":MAILTO:information@news-namibia.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190327T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T145222
CREATED:20201112T080746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210103T191508Z
UID:2752-1553715000-1553720400@news-namibia.org
SUMMARY:NEWS Talk: Effects of Tourism on Conservation of Elephants
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://news-namibia.org/event/news-talk-effects-of-tourism-on-conservation-of-elephants/
LOCATION:Namibia Scientific Society\, Main Street\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://news-namibia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/thumbnail_NEWS-EHRA_27Mar18-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Namibian Environment & Wildlife Society":MAILTO:information@news-namibia.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190228T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T145222
CREATED:20201112T084053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T084053Z
UID:2760-1551375000-1551384000@news-namibia.org
SUMMARY:NEWS Debate: Are Horses more Important than Hyenas in our National Parks
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://news-namibia.org/event/news-debate-are-horses-more-important-than-hyenas-in-our-national-parks/
LOCATION:Namibia Scientific Society\, Main Street\, Windhoek\, Namibia
CATEGORIES:Debate
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://news-namibia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Debate1-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Namibian Environment & Wildlife Society":MAILTO:information@news-namibia.org
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