Wildlife Society reinvents itself

A RENAMED Namibian environmental organisation says apathy and a lack of awareness are amongst the biggest current environmental problems.

Therefore, says the Namibian Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS) – formerly known as the Namibia Wildlife Society – it will work hard to promote and support environmental research and education. Newly appointed part-time Director Helge Denker told The Namibian that global warming, sustainable utilisation of all natural resources, sustainable water use and poverty alleviation are some of the main issues that NEWS is concerned about.Others are loss of habitat and species and the protection of Mother Nature.”NEWS does not intend to be controversial or slow down or hamper development.NEWS seeks positive dialogue and constructive co-operation with all environmental stakeholders,” said Denker.Through its publications and public talks, NEWS creates an environmental forum.Its environmental magazine, Roan News, features a wide variety of illustrated articles on current affairs, research findings, conservation projects and general natural history, providing a good overview of pertinent environmental issues.Last year, NEWS celebrated it’s 40th anniversary, where the society also looked at its future direction, which resulted in the renaming of the organisation.It is a membership organisation and its members range from individuals to educational and corporate members.Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the environment and the society works closely with partner organisations such as Government, NGOs and the media.Denker can be reached at 081 128 0310, or at wildlife@iway.na.Newly appointed part-time Director Helge Denker told The Namibian that global warming, sustainable utilisation of all natural resources, sustainable water use and poverty alleviation are some of the main issues that NEWS is concerned about.Others are loss of habitat and species and the protection of Mother Nature.”NEWS does not intend to be controversial or slow down or hamper development.NEWS seeks positive dialogue and constructive co-operation with all environmental stakeholders,” said Denker.Through its publications and public talks, NEWS creates an environmental forum.Its environmental magazine, Roan News, features a wide variety of illustrated articles on current affairs, research findings, conservation projects and general natural history, providing a good overview of pertinent environmental issues.Last year, NEWS celebrated it’s 40th anniversary, where the society also looked at its future direction, which resulted in the renaming of the organisation.It is a membership organisation and its members range from individuals to educational and corporate members.Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the environment and the society works closely with partner organisations such as Government, NGOs and the media.Denker can be reached at 081 128 0310, or at wildlife@iway.na.