LocationsBy Frida Frans and Meitavelo Litulamo Himufe
NILALEG’s Multifaceted Impact: Building Capacity for Sustainable Resource Management
January 3, 2025
In the heart of Namibia, a quiet yet profound transformation has unfolded through the Namibia Integrated Landscape Approaches for Enhancing Livelihoods and Environmental Governance to Eradicate Poverty (NILALEG) project. Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), NILALEG has reshaped lives and landscapes across the country. Through targeted interventions, innovative solutions, and unwavering community engagement, the project has left a legacy. This is the story of how NILALEG transformed livelihoods, empowered communities, and restored ecosystems.
Building Capacity for Sustainable Resource Management
The UNAM Multilateral Environmental Agreement (MEA) Project represents a groundbreaking step toward sustainable resource management. Through NILALEG’s support, Namibia now boasts cutting-edge infrastructure that enhances data accessibility and strengthens skills in biodiversity, hydrology, GIS/Remote Sensing, and Integrated Landscape Management.
NILALEG’s contributions included the construction of a wet laboratory and computer lab, complete with IT systems. The project also facilitated the acquisition of 100 cell phones for data collection, a virtual server for secure data storage, and fully licensed drones registered with the Namibia Aviation Authority for advanced environmental monitoring. By combining technology and training, the UNAM MEA initiative underscores how targeted investments in scientific capacity can unlock new possibilities for sustainable development.
NILALEG’s contributions included the construction of a wet laboratory and computer lab, complete with IT systems. The project also facilitated the acquisition of 100 cell phones for data collection, a virtual server for secure data storage, and fully licensed drones registered with the Namibia Aviation Authority for advanced environmental monitoring. By combining technology and training, the UNAM MEA initiative underscores how targeted investments in scientific capacity can unlock new possibilities for sustainable development.