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It is official: The African Penguin is now considered as "Critically Endangered". The recent re-classification of the African penguin’s status from Endangered to Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has underscored the critical need for NAMCOB’s dedicated efforts to protect this species from extinction.

On October 23rd, 2024, we marked a significant milestone in the conservation of the endangered African penguin, a species on the brink of extinction. In collaboration with our esteemed partners at the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) and AZA SAFE African Penguin, the dedicated team at NAMCOB successfully deployed and installed 25 artificial nest boxes on the shores of Possession Island in Lüderitz, Namibia.

NAMCOB had the honor of attending this year’s conference, themed “Thinking Big: Landscape Level and Transboundary Perspectives on Southern African Conservation.” Together, we explored the urgent need for innovative approaches to tackle wildlife management challenges, including habitat fragmentation, human-wildlife conflict, and climate change.

The NAMCOB Seabird Rangers, together with officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Namibia visited several schools within Luderitz to engage and educate learners about the importance of marine and seabird conservation. Through dynamic presentation and video, we raised awareness about forming environmental clubs and protecting our environment. The overall feedback was positive as several schools were eager to jumpstart their own clubs.

The First Responder Workshop held on August 21-22, 2024, was a notable success, marking a significant step forward for the burgeoning First Responder Network. The workshop brought together experts and practitioners to delve into crucial aspects of wildlife response, and it covered a broad array of topics essential for effective first response in the field.