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Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, in collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), is evaluating Nkasa Rupara National Park for potential inclusion on the Green List of protected and conserved areas. This international recognition serves as a benchmark for effective conservation management, promoting sustainability and environmental performance. Expert assessors are set to conduct a validation visit from March 24–25, with stakeholders encouraged to provide input on the park’s management and conservation efforts.
Situated in the southern Zambezi region, Nkasa Rupara is Namibia’s largest wetland conservation area, a vital ecosystem teeming with wildlife. The park, often referred to as a mini Okavango Delta during seasonal floods, provides refuge to hippos, crocodiles, elephants, lions, and the endangered African wild dog.
It also plays a crucial role as an elephant migration corridor between Botswana, Angola, and Zambia. With over 430 bird species, including the rare wattled crane and slaty egret, the park’s rich biodiversity underscores its conservation significance, making Green List recognition a potential milestone for Namibia’s environmental efforts.
