E. Maintenance of
Ecosystem Health and Protection of
Biological Diversity
Ministry of
Fisheries & Marine Resources
Ministry of Environment and Tourism
Lead agency
responsible for ensuring protection for and sustainable use of marine biodiversity
in Namibia.
Environmental
protection, planning and coordination in terrestrial areas. Administers some coastal parks and assists by
ensuring compliance amongst recreational fishers in these areas.
Key training and capacity needs:
•Legal and statutory protection for marine biodiversity in Namibia is scant, few staff dedicated to biodiversity conservation
