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[ Postal
Address: PO Box 3508, Windhoek, Namibia ]
[ Physical Address: 76/78 Frans Indongo St, Windhoek ]
[ Tel: + 264 (0)61 306450 ][ Tel/Fax (answering machine): + 264 (0)61
306290 ]
[ Information@NEWS-Namibia.org ][ www.NEWS-Namibia.org ]
[ NEWS
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[ Standard Bank Namibia ]
[ Account Number: 04 271 7191 ]
[ Branch Code: 082 772 ][ Swift Code: SBNMNANX ]
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NEWS Environmental
Issues Policy
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General |
| Social
and economic disparities, rapid development and the increasing utilisation
of natural resources, waste disposal and pollution, an increasing human
population and the ever-changing needs of a dynamic society are creating
continuous conservation challenges in Namibia. NEWS strives towards a balance
between the need for development, economic growth and equality and the need
to sustain a healthy environment. |
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not intend to be controversial or to slow down or hamper development, but
rather seeks positive dialogue and constructive co-operation with all environmental
stakeholders and disseminates environmental information in order to facilitate
informed and positive decision-making at all levels - with the aim of achieving
sustainable living and development.
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| NEWS does
not have the capacity to take direct action on all environmental issues
in Namibia, but rather focuses on monitoring issues through the collection
and distribution of information in order to facilitate positive action.
Where possible, NEWS works in close collaboration with Partner Organisations
and relevant stakeholders to address issues. |
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Sustainable Utilisation |
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In line
with Namibia's general conservation approach, NEWS supports the sustainable
utilisation of natural resources, including the sustainable harvesting of
animal and plant products.
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With regard
to the sustainable harvesting of animal products, NEWS emphasises that any
killing operation should be conducted as humanely as possible. Furthermore,
we encourage an open mind in debating the issue of non consumptive vs. consumptive
use of our natural resources, as well as long-term sustainable gains versus
short-term gains from such use. |
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NEWS can
neither verify nor refute reports of unsustainable or sustainable activities
without consulting specialists in the field in question.
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Priority Sectors |
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NEWS focuses
on the following priority sectors with its activities. Climate change
is not treated as an individual sector, as it is seen as an overarching
issue relevant to all other sectors. It is understood that real achievements
in most of the priority sectors will contribute directly to either slowing
down climate change or mitigating its effects. |
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- Ecosystems Rehabilitation
& Maintenance Sector
- Fauna & Flora
Conservation & Utilisation Sector
- Energy & Water
Efficiency Sector
- Poverty Alleviation
Sector
- Pollution Reduction
& Recycling Sector
- Infrastructure
& Industry Mitigation Sector
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