Staff Reporter
NAMIBIA, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Namibia and other stakeholders will sign a funding agreement worth over N$1 billion to support long-term conservation efforts.
This was announced by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, which revealed that the agreement will be signed under the banner of the Namibia for Life initiative.
“The agreement will be signed under the Project Finance for Permanence approach, a model designed to secure long-term funding, policies and systems needed to sustain conservation over the long term,” the ministry explained.
The signing of the agreement will take place on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, at Droombos.
“This landmark event will be witnessed by the Right Honourable Prime Minister, Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, alongside the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Honourable Indileni Daniel. WWF Namibia, community conservancy leaders, civil society and conservation players, donors and the private sector will also be present, including representatives of traditional authorities and community leaders,” the ministry added.
Photos: WWF/Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism/Office of the Prime Minister
