QUESTION 1
Narrate how the conservation of natural resources in Namibia have evolved since the
colonial period. Give emphasis on the key events (including the legal framework) that
influenced conservation of NRs during that specific period. In your discussion, also
indicate/explain the consequences of such events on conservation of natural resources in
Namibia.
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QUESTION 2
Discuss the natural resources management pillar/implementation
following:
area in terms of the
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2.1. Notable achievements under this implementation area (NRM) with some examples (5
points)
2.2. Main challenges under this implementation area (NRM) (8 points).
QUESTION 3
Differentiate between a policy, legislation and international convention/multinational
environmental agreement (MEA). Also provide an example of a conservation policy,
legislation and international convention/MEA that is relevant to Namibia.
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QUESTION 4
In 1998 the first four communal conservancies were gazetted by the MEFT: Nyae Nyae in the
east of Namibia, in former 'Bushmanland'; Salambala, in the riverine north east, on the border
to Bostwana; ;tKhoadi-/ /H6as, straddling the border between Kunene north and south in the
arid north west; and to the south of it, Torra, spreading westwards towards the Skeleton
Coast. Currently, the total number of registered communal conservancies stands at 86. These
communal conservancies have produced massive positive impacts.
Write an essay discussing the outstanding positive impacts by communal conservancies in
Namibia focusing on the following headings and also use examples in your answers.
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• Economic development
• Improved Rural Livelihoods
• Large Landscape Conservation/Connectivity
• Provision of Ecosystem Services
QUESTION 5
Climate change is expected to negatively impact on Namibia, especially being the driest country
south of Sahara. Specifically, studies have indicated that climate change will adversely affect the
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