Namibia Nature Foundation NNF Assignment 4: Identifying CSR/Sustainability NGO and NPO Heroes

What is the Namibia Nature Foundation? The Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF) is a non-governmental organisation, not-for-profit, established under a Deed of Trust as a charitable and funding institution of a public character, with an independent board of trustees The primary aims of the NNF are to promote sustainable development, the conservation of biological diversity and natural ecosystems, and the wise and ethical use of natural resources for the benefit of all Namibians, both present and future. In order to fulfill our mission, the following objectives are upheld: Initiate, support and promote activities that conserve Namibia`s environment, protect biological diversity and foster the sustainable and ethical use of natural resources; Support and promote initiatives which strengthen Namibian institutions to better understand and manage natural resources; Raise funds for conservation and Namibia`s environment in support of the NNF`s mission; Administer funds for development and implementing partners; Plan, develop, implement and administer projects in support of the mission; Provide small grants to worthy environmental initiatives, particularly those linked to the socio-economic development of disadvantaged communities; Promote and support community-based natural resource management initiatives; Promote and support initiatives aimed at public awareness and education on the environment and sustainable use of natural resources.

What does the NNF Offer? Project and Programme co-ordination, facilitation and support. Excellent financial services and accountability in the management and administration of funds. A broad and detailed knowledge of the Namibian environment, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development issues. Extensive experience of project and programme planning, development, management and administration. Good networking with local, regional and international organisations. Extensive experience in grant-making and administration, including to emerging institutions. Vast experience with donors from all over the world.

Key areas of expertise Environmental planning, coordination and support. Environmental assessments and audits. Planning, managing and administration of environmental programmes. Arid, semi-arid and dry sub humid ecosystems, as well as coastal and wetland systems. Sustainable Development support, coordination and initiatives. Biodiversity, Community Based Natural Resource Management, combating desertification, environmental policy, environmental information, Natural Resource Management, Logistics etc. Regional and International environmental issues, including Commission on Sustainable Development and Environmental Treaties and Conventions.

Objectives The NNF has adopted a number of objectives, as follows: Initiate, support and promote activities that conserve Namibia's environment, protect biological diversity and foster the sustainable and ethical use of natural resources Support and promote initiatives that strengthen Namibian institutions to better understand and manage natural resources Raise funds for conservation and environmental initiatives, in support of the mission statement Administer and manage funds for partners, donors, private sector, government, communities and project implementers Plan, develop, implement and manage selected projects and programmes, in support of the mission, with an emphasis on integrated, sustainable development Encourage and support sustainable community-based natural resource management initiatives Initiate and support activities that promote more effective and efficient use of resources, particularly where management of resources is devolved to the appropriate level and where local groups have identified good initiatives that could make a real difference Help strengthen natural resource institutions in ways that help them better understand and sustainably manage natural resources Cooperate and foster partnerships with other organisations - government, NGO, private sector, community and donor - to better promote sustainable development; and Raise awareness, promote and support environmental education and help build capacity in the fields of renewable natural resources and sustainable development. Go