U.S. Applauds Launch of New Container Security Program at Walvis Bay Port

Windhoek – Today, the Namibian Revenue Authority officially launched the Container Control Programme at Walvis Bay Port.  The program will improve the port’s ability to interdict illegally smuggled goods, including wildlife and forest products. The United States government is funding the US$720,000 program, which the UN’s Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) will implement with the Walvis ... Read More»

By | 24 September, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Press Releases, U.S. & Namibia, Wildlife | Tags: , , , , ,

Launch of Wildlife and Forest Crime Analytic Toolkit

Background information for the implementation of the ICCWC Toolkit and ICCWC Indicator Framework in Namibia (PDF 335 KB) Good morning! I am happy to be a part of this launch of a new project that will help Namibia in its strong efforts to fight wildlife crime. Under the leadership of the Honorable Minister of Environment and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, and through collaboration with police, prosecutors, magistrates, the ACC, NGOs, and communities, Namibia is ... Read More»

By | 29 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Namibia, U.S. Agencies, Wildlife | Tags: , , , ,

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