The Namibian Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS)
NEWS is a network of people and organisations that care about our environment. The Society provides a forum for public discussion of environmental topics and gives us a public voice.
Passionate about Namibia's environment and wildlife since 1966!
The Namibian Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS) is a membership-based, non-profit organisation.
NEWS is open to anyone with an interest in our environment.
Our Vision
Our Mission
to promote appropriate protection,
wise and sustainable use of natural resources
and sustainable development.
Inspiring Namibians about nature, wildlife and environment
NEWS aims to
Share outdoor experiences and bring people closer to the natural environment and wildlife,
Create awareness and understanding of environmental issues,
Foster environmental interest, enthusiasm and pride in our people,
Eliminate environmental apathy.
Involving Young People
Meet the NEWS Committee
Chairman Reinhold Mangundu Vice-Chair and mentor to Chair John Pallett Treasurer Andreas Brückner Member Dr Jessica Kemper Member David Aiyambo
Member & Secretary Hilda-Marie Botha Member & Outings & News Youth Natalie Barry Member & News Youth Reinhold Mangundu Member & News Youth Tuwilika Shihepo Member & News Youth Josephine Amwaalwa
NEWS Priorities
The Namibian Environment & Wildlife Society focuses on several key issues. Climate change is not treated as an individual sector, as it is an overarching issue relevant to all other sectors.Real achievements in any of these sectors will help to reduce the effects of climate change.