The Ministry of Environment and Tourism recently launched three new policies to further support the management and conservation of protected areas in the country.
The National Policy on Filming and Photography in Protected Areas, the National Policy for the Provision of Housing in Protected Areas, as well as the National Policy on Protected Areas’ Neighbours and Resident Communities, was launched last month at Okaukuejo in the Etosha National Park.
According to a press release by the ministry’s permanent secretary Simeon Negumbo, Namibia’s protected areas contribute socio-economic benefits to local communities.
The National Policy on Protected Areas’ Neighbours and Resident communities will therefore contribute to the improvement of conservation efforts by providing greater social equity and stimulating local economic development through creating business opportunities linked to protected areas.
According to Negumbo the policy also seeks to create significant positive attitudes among residents and neighbours of protected areas and also aims to engage them about sound management to enhance conservation activities.
“Protected areas are a valuable resource for community development,” said Negumbo.
“Not only are protected areas a source of useful natural resources, but they are also a source of development resources, such as income earning opportunities, skill resources, communication infrastructure, educational resources and development catalysts.”
Negumbo explained that the primary purpose of the National Policy for the Provision of Housing in Protected Areas is to provide a framework for government in terms of the provision and occupation of housing in protected areas for ministry employees, as well as employees of other institutions.
The policy also aims to address aspects of the number, location and standard of staff houses to be provided within protected areas, and the conduct of people residing in these areas.
It will also regulate the type of activities residents should engage in within protected areas.
Negumbo added that commercial filming and photography are important economic activities in the environmental sector and Namibia has strong comparative advantages, due to its rich wildlife and scenic resources.
According to Negumbo commercial filming and photography also create employment and help to promote Namibia internationally.
It is also a source of revenue for the State.
“Filming and photography in national parks is a major contributor to the tourism development of the country. However, it must be conducted in a systematic and co-ordinated manner, which is sustainable and environmentally friendly.”
The National Policy on Filming and Photography in Protected Areas will therefore ensure that filming and photography in protected areas complies with the environmental and economic regulatory framework, and that it promotes the economy of the country.
The National Policy on Filming and Photography in Protected Areas, the National Policy for the Provision of Housing in Protected Areas, as well as the National Policy on Protected Areas’ Neighbours and Resident Communities, was launched last month at Okaukuejo in the Etosha National Park.
According to a press release by the ministry’s permanent secretary Simeon Negumbo, Namibia’s protected areas contribute socio-economic benefits to local communities.
The National Policy on Protected Areas’ Neighbours and Resident communities will therefore contribute to the improvement of conservation efforts by providing greater social equity and stimulating local economic development through creating business opportunities linked to protected areas.
According to Negumbo the policy also seeks to create significant positive attitudes among residents and neighbours of protected areas and also aims to engage them about sound management to enhance conservation activities.
“Protected areas are a valuable resource for community development,” said Negumbo.
“Not only are protected areas a source of useful natural resources, but they are also a source of development resources, such as income earning opportunities, skill resources, communication infrastructure, educational resources and development catalysts.”
Negumbo explained that the primary purpose of the National Policy for the Provision of Housing in Protected Areas is to provide a framework for government in terms of the provision and occupation of housing in protected areas for ministry employees, as well as employees of other institutions.
The policy also aims to address aspects of the number, location and standard of staff houses to be provided within protected areas, and the conduct of people residing in these areas.
It will also regulate the type of activities residents should engage in within protected areas.
Negumbo added that commercial filming and photography are important economic activities in the environmental sector and Namibia has strong comparative advantages, due to its rich wildlife and scenic resources.
According to Negumbo commercial filming and photography also create employment and help to promote Namibia internationally.
It is also a source of revenue for the State.
“Filming and photography in national parks is a major contributor to the tourism development of the country. However, it must be conducted in a systematic and co-ordinated manner, which is sustainable and environmentally friendly.”
The National Policy on Filming and Photography in Protected Areas will therefore ensure that filming and photography in protected areas complies with the environmental and economic regulatory framework, and that it promotes the economy of the country.
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