Namibians throw weight behind Botswana's in elephant debate

Namibian NGOs support Botswana's position PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Namibian NGOs support Botswana's position PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

Forty-two Namibian NGOs, including conservationists and researchers, have come out to express support for Botswana’s plan to open the debate for solutions to the high elephant population and human-wildlife conflict.

A Sub-Committee appointed by President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana recently made its recommendations in a White Paper regarding the hunting ban and human-elephant conflict.

We, as Namibian Conservationists, including environmental NGOs, researchers, community representatives and conservancies, hereby join a group of international conservationists in voicing our support for Botswana’s consultative process to address the challenges associated with managing its large elephant population. We applaud President Masisi and Botswana’s parliament for establishing the consultative process that looks to balance wildlife conservation with the needs and aspirations of the citizens of Botswana.

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