QUESTION 1
Ozoombo area is located 150 km north-west of Opuwo in the Kunene region and is comprised of 15
villages. The area is rich in wildlife and forest resources, hence the community in this area is very
much keen on establishing a communal conservancy although they do not know of the procedures
to be followed.
1.1. As anewly appointed Warden under the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) (10)
in Kunene region, Discuss the key steps that you would follow in establishing a
communal conservancy in Ozoombo area in line with the Guidelines for Management
of conservancies and Standard Operating Procedures for 2013. Note: Only focus on
the first three main steps.
1.2. Explain how the key steps in establishing a communal conservancy are (10)
operationalised/works towards meeting some of the principles associated with a
successful CBNRM Programme in Namibia.
[20]
QUESTION 2
Natural resource management is governed by various property rights which determine
resources are managed in a sustainable manner or not.
2.1. How does common property rights improve natural resources management?
whether
(10)
2.2. Outline key challenges with regard to common property rights.
(10)
[20]
QUESTION 3
How has Namibia’s CBNRM Programme contributed to the achievement of the following Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs):
a) SDG 2: Zero hunger
(5)
b) SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
(5)
c) SDG 13: Climate action
(5)
[15]
QUESTON 4
List and Explain five key challenges/threats facing the CBNRM Programme in Namibia.
[10]
QUESTION5
5.1. Discuss five factors to take into consideration when setting quotas/offtakes for (10)
elephants in Namibia.