Pilchards Being Pilfered

Scientists estimate that Pilchard numbers off the coast of Namibia have declined to less than 1% of their former biomass. What this means for the fishing industry, and other marine wildlife that depend on pilchards for their survival, is what was discussed in this episode of the MYD Earth Show. “Pilchards are small oily fish that are a member of …

A Vegetarian on the Economics of Hunting

An expert in the environmental sector, Dr. Chris Brown the CEO of the Namibia Chamber of Environment, has joined us again in the MYD Studio to talk about how the Communal Conservancy program has benefited Namibian Wildlife. Dr. Brown, who has a PhD in Zoology, was instrumental in the setting up of the communal conservancy program in Namibia. Communal Conservancies …

Championing Sustainability

Launched only this year, the Namibia Chamber of Environment is now in full swing, representing the interests of environmental practitioners and organisations that support the environmental interests of Namibia. With the ethos: the environment is the very foundation of all life and prosperity, the chamber is a mouthpiece for the broader environmental sector. Acting as lobbyist and fund raisers where needed, the …