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On 11 November 2025, NAMCOB had the privilege of participating in a special engagement held as part of the German–Namibian Government Negotiations in Lüderitz, hosted by the Namibia Nature Foundation. The session highlighted Namibia’s growing leadership in marine and coastal conservation, with a strong focus on the NIMPA+ Project, funded by the Blue Action Fund.

September and October have been nothing short of extraordinary for NAMCOB. From conferences and training sessions to educational outreach, the past two months have demonstrated how collective effort continues to shape the future of Namibia’s marine and coastal conservation.

In August 2025, NAMCOB’s seabird rangers joined forces with the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF) and GRID-Arendal to support the rollout of Waves of Change Phase II under the NIMPA+ Project. This initiative brought together learners, educators, and local youth champions to explore marine conservation in creative and interactive ways.

After 412 days in our care, we’re overjoyed (and a little teary-eyed) to share that AP001 (2024) — fondly known to us as Apie — has officially been released back into the wild.

This is more than just a success story. It marks a milestone for NAMCOB and for our young but determined seabird rehabilitation efforts here in Lüderitz. Apie was our very first patient, rescued from Halifax Island when we were still finding our feet. Back then, all we had was our SANCCOB training, a few essential supplies, and an unwavering commitment to help seabirds in need.

In partnership with the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF), we officially launched the NIMPA Blue Table Discussions – a new and inclusive platform aimed at fostering ongoing dialogue on marine conservation and coastal livelihoods within the Namibian Islands’ Marine Protected Area (NIMPA).