1. EVENT/ACTIVITYTARGETS/OUTPUTS RESPONSIBLE PERSON & INSTITUTION & SUPPORT INSTITUTION DATE, TIME & VENUE SPONSORCONTACTS JAN Media Information Evening Media Information Evening media information event in Windhoek to inform and educate the media on issues related to wetlands and forests and their importance to sustainable development.media information event in Windhoek to inform and educate the media on issues related to wetlands and forests and their importance to sustainable development. Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA/DSS), Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (DoF), Media for Environment and Agricultural Development Network (MEAD). Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA/DSS), Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (DoF), Media for Environment and Agricultural Development Network (MEAD). Wednesday, 26 January 2011, Roof of Africa Hotel & Conference Center (18H30), Windhoek (Khomas region) Wednesday, 26 January 2011, Roof of Africa Hotel & Conference Center (18H30), Windhoek (Khomas region) Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DSS), UNDP CEGEM project Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DSS), UNDP CEGEM project Mr Absalom Shiwedha Tel:+264 (0)811293918 Mr Absalom Shiwedha Tel:+264 (0)811293918 Email: absalom@namibian.com.na absalom@namibian.com.na FEB World Wetlands Day (02 Feb) Celebration - official launch of Ramsar 40th Anniversary Celebrations in Namibia World Wetlands Day (02 Feb) Celebration - official launch of Ramsar 40th Anniversary Celebrations in Namibia official launch of Namibia’s celebrations by the Minister of Environment and Tourism. (linking the relationship between wetlands and forests by engaging school environmental clubs).official launch of Namibia’s celebrations by the Minister of Environment and Tourism. (linking the relationship between wetlands and forests by engaging school environmental clubs). School quizzes at the coast on wetlands and forests School quizzes at the coast on wetlands and forests Wetlands Working Group of Namibia Wetlands Working Group of Namibia Coastal Environmental Trust of Namibia (CETN)/ NACOMA Coastal Environmental Trust of Namibia (CETN)/ NACOMA Wednesday, 02 February 2011 in Kavango region – Franz Dimbare Youth Center (Divundu) Wednesday, 02 February 2011 in Kavango region – Franz Dimbare Youth Center (Divundu) 02 February 2011 – Walvisbay, Erongo region 02 February 2011 – Walvisbay, Erongo region Wetlands Working Group of Namibia (WWGN), Namibia Nature Foundation Wetlands Working Group of Namibia (WWGN), Namibia Nature Foundation Coastal Environmental Trust of Namibia/ UNDP NACOMA Coastal Environmental Trust of Namibia/ UNDP NACOMA Ms Cynthia Ortmann Tel: +264 61 2087169 Ms Cynthia Ortmann Tel: +264 61 2087169 Email: OrtmannC@mawf.gov.na OrtmannC@mawf.gov.na Mr Jonathan Wilsnach Tel: +264 64 202503 Mr Jonathan Wilsnach Tel: +264 64 202503 Email: Jonathan.Wilsnach@milset.org Jonathan.Wilsnach@milset.org Ms Raili Hasheela Tel: +264 64 403905 Ms Raili Hasheela Tel: +264 64 403905 Email: Rhasheela@nacoma.org.na Rhasheela@nacoma.org.na MAR Commemoration of the World Water Day (22 March) Commemoration of the World Water Day (22 March) Media Training Workshop on wetlands and forests Media Training Workshop on wetlands and forests the event is targeting the media and will address the issue of desalination to conserve ground water on which riparian forests depend.the event is targeting the media and will address the issue of desalination to conserve ground water on which riparian forests depend. training workshop to capacitate media about the essence and value of wetlands for conservation in Namibia. training workshop to capacitate media about the essence and value of wetlands for conservation in Namibia. World Water & Wetlands Day CommitteeWorld Water & Wetlands Day Committee Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA)/ UNDP CEGEM Project Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA)/ UNDP CEGEM Project date not set yet – event to take place in Erongo region date not set yet – event to take place in Erongo region first week of March 2011 first week of March 2011 Wetlands Working Group of Namibia, NAMWATERWetlands Working Group of Namibia, NAMWATER Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA)/UNDP CEGEM project Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA)/UNDP CEGEM project Ms Cynthia Ortmann Tel: +264 61 2087169 Ms Cynthia Ortmann Tel: +264 61 2087169 Email: OrtmannC@mawf.gov.na OrtmannC@mawf.gov.na Mr Lucas Mandema Tel: +264 61 2082712 Mr Lucas Mandema Tel: +264 61 2082712 Email: lucasmandema@gmail.com lucasmandema@gmail.com APR Earth Day (22 April) Commemoration – a clean up operations involving school learners Earth Day (22 April) Commemoration – a clean up operations involving school learners a national clean-up campaign to mark the Earth day celebration coupled with a street march in Windhoek and ending with a braai involving school learners.a national clean-up campaign to mark the Earth day celebration coupled with a street march in Windhoek and ending with a braai involving school learners. Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA)/ Tigers Football Club / Coastal Environmental Trust of Namibia/ NACOMA/ Global Football United Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA)/ Tigers Football Club / Coastal Environmental Trust of Namibia/ NACOMA/ Global Football United Monday, 28 March to Friday 01 April 2011 – National Clean Week: Windhoek (Khomas), Oranjemund (Karas), Walvisbay (Erongo), Oshikango (Ohangwena), Okakarara (Otjozondjupa), Rundu (Caprivi), Oshakati (Oshana) Monday, 28 March to Friday 01 April 2011 – National Clean Week: Windhoek (Khomas), Oranjemund (Karas), Walvisbay (Erongo), Oshikango (Ohangwena), Okakarara (Otjozondjupa), Rundu (Caprivi), Oshakati (Oshana) Corporate sponsors and partners Corporate sponsors and partners Mr Lesley Losper Tel: + 264 61 2842729 Mr Lesley Losper Tel: + 264 61 2842729 Email: lllosper@yahoo.co.uk lllosper@yahoo.co.uk Ms Shareen Thude Tel: + 264 (0) 811240982 Ms Shareen Thude Tel: + 264 (0) 811240982 Email: shareen@24framez.net shareen@24framez.net MAY Biodiversity Action Day 2011Biodiversity Action Day 2011 International Day for Biological Diversity (22May) - Scientific Symposium on Wetlands and ForestsInternational Day for Biological Diversity (22May) - Scientific Symposium on Wetlands and Forests Community and multi-sectoral stakeholder engagement in action/results oriented activities to uncover the essence of the relationships between wetlands, forests, conservation and human development. Community and multi-sectoral stakeholder engagement in action/results oriented activities to uncover the essence of the relationships between wetlands, forests, conservation and human development. Scientific symposium will be held in celebration of the international day for biological diversity and with input from the Biodiversity Action Day.Scientific symposium will be held in celebration of the international day for biological diversity and with input from the Biodiversity Action Day. Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA), / Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Management GTZ NA, Polytechnic of Namibia Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA), / Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Management GTZ NA, Polytechnic of Namibia Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA/DSS), / Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Management GTZ NA, Polytechnic of Namibia Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA/DSS), / Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Management GTZ NA, Polytechnic of Namibia Friday, 20 May to Sunday 22 May 2011– venue to be determined soon. Friday, 20 May to Sunday 22 May 2011– venue to be determined soon. Wednesday, 25 May 2011 – Habitat R&D Center/ Polytechnic of Namibia (Windhoek) – Khomas region Wednesday, 25 May 2011 – Habitat R&D Center/ Polytechnic of Namibia (Windhoek) – Khomas region Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Management GTZ NA / CEGEM Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Management GTZ NA / CEGEM Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DSS) / GTZ/ UNDP CEGEM project Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DSS) / GTZ/ UNDP CEGEM project Mr Daniel Kehrer Tel: +264 61 231416 Mr Daniel Kehrer Tel: +264 61 231416 Email: daniel.kehrer@giz.de daniel.kehrer@giz.de Mr Kenneth Uiseb Tel: +264 61 2842553 Mr Kenneth Uiseb Tel: +264 61 2842553 Email: kuiseb@met.na kuiseb@met.na Ms Shirley BethuneMs Shirley Bethune Email: bethune@iway.na bethune@iway.na JUN World Environment Day Celebrations World Environment Day Celebrations (3 June 2011) Namibia Tourism Expo Namibia Tourism Expo (2 – 6 June 2011) World Day to Combat Desertification (17 June 2011) World Day to Combat Desertification (17 June 2011) Celebrations for the WED 2011 are planned for the Caprivi region – hands-on/action oriented activities engaging school learners to understand the essence of wetlands and forests conservation for sustainable development. Celebrations for the WED 2011 are planned for the Caprivi region – hands-on/action oriented activities engaging school learners to understand the essence of wetlands and forests conservation for sustainable development. An exhibition at the Namibia Tourism Expo is to link tourism to wetlands (Ramsar sites of Namibia) and forests conservation. An exhibition at the Namibia Tourism Expo is to link tourism to wetlands (Ramsar sites of Namibia) and forests conservation. WDCD 2011 is planned for northern Kunene region to address critical issues on desertification and drought WDCD 2011 is planned for northern Kunene region to address critical issues on desertification and drought Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA/DPWM), Caprivi Regional Council, Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA/DPWM), Caprivi Regional Council, Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA/DSS), Namibia Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA/DSS), Namibia Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA), Country Pilot Partnership Programme (CPP ISLM), Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (DEES) Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA), Country Pilot Partnership Programme (CPP ISLM), Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (DEES) Wednesday, 01 to Friday, 03 June in Katima Mulilo (main event of 03 June) – Caprivi region Wednesday, 01 to Friday, 03 June in Katima Mulilo (main event of 03 June) – Caprivi region Wednesday, 01 to Friday, 03 June in Windhoek (Khomas region) Wednesday, 01 to Friday, 03 June in Windhoek (Khomas region) Friday, 17 June 2010 – venue: (northern Kunene region). Friday, 17 June 2010 – venue: (northern Kunene region). Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA)/ UNDP CEGEM project Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA)/ UNDP CEGEM project Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA/DSS)/ UNDP CEGEM project Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA/DSS)/ UNDP CEGEM project UNDP Country Pilot Partnership Programme (CPP ISLM)UNDP Country Pilot Partnership Programme (CPP ISLM) Mr Lesley Losper Tel: +264 61 2842729 Mr Lesley Losper Tel: +264 61 2842729 Email: lllosper@yahoo.co.uk lllosper@yahoo.co.uk Mr Riaan Solomon Tel: + 264 61 2842725 Mr Riaan Solomon Tel: + 264 61 2842725 rsolomon@met.na Ms Elzita Siebritz – Tel: +264 61 2842730 Ms Elzita Siebritz – Tel: +264 61 2842730 Email: esiebritz@cppnam.net esiebritz@cppnam.net JUL Annual Conference of the Namibia Environmental Education Network (NEEN) – wetlands and forests education and awareness raising Annual Conference of the Namibia Environmental Education Network (NEEN) – wetlands and forests education and awareness raising Sandpaper & Earthbound Newsletter – dedicate issues on wetlands and forests conservation in protected areas Sandpaper & Earthbound Newsletter – dedicate issues on wetlands and forests conservation in protected areas Park Talks – focusing on wetlands and forests conservation in protected areas Park Talks – focusing on wetlands and forests conservation in protected areas the annual conference is held to strengthen the networking and information sharing amongst stakeholders of this network the annual conference is held to strengthen the networking and information sharing amongst stakeholders of this network Sandpaper to be approach to dedicate the July/August edition of Sandpaper to wetlands and forest. Sandpaper to be approach to dedicate the July/August edition of Sandpaper to wetlands and forest. Special talks for public on wetlands and forests conservation in protected areas Special talks for public on wetlands and forests conservation in protected areas Namibia Environmental Education Network (NEEN), Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA) Namibia Environmental Education Network (NEEN), Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA) SPAN project, Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA), Country Pilot Partnership Programme (CPP ISLM) SPAN project, Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA), Country Pilot Partnership Programme (CPP ISLM) Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DSS), UNDP SPAN project Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DSS), UNDP SPAN project Wednesday, 03 to Saturday 06 August 2011 – Etosha National Park (Namutoni EE Center) – Oshikoto region Wednesday, 03 to Saturday 06 August 2011 – Etosha National Park (Namutoni EE Center) – Oshikoto region During the year (distribution) During the year (distribution) July 2011, Windhoek (Khomas region) July 2011, Windhoek (Khomas region) Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA)/ UNDP CEGEM project Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA)/ UNDP CEGEM project UNDP SPAN project/ Country Pilot Partnership Programme (CPP ISLM) UNDP SPAN project/ Country Pilot Partnership Programme (CPP ISLM) UNDP SPAN project, Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DSS) UNDP SPAN project, Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DSS) Ms Michaella Phemelo Tel: +264 61 2842724 Ms Michaella Phemelo Tel: +264 61 2842724 Email: michaella@met.na michaella@met.na Ms Linda Baker Tel: +264 61 2842569 Ms Linda Baker Tel: +264 61 2842569 Email: linda@span.org.na linda@span.org.na Mr Kenneth Uiseb Tel: +264 61 2842553 Mr Kenneth Uiseb Tel: +264 61 2842553 Email: kuiseb@met.na kuiseb@met.na AUG National Science Fair Competition National Science Fair Competition Prizes will be awarded to learners with best projects on wetlands and forests conservation and management. Prizes will be awarded to learners with best projects on wetlands and forests conservation and management. Coastal Environmental Trust of Namibia (CETN) Coastal Environmental Trust of Namibia (CETN) date still to be determined – Windhoek (Khomas region) date still to be determined – Windhoek (Khomas region) Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DSS) Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DSS) Mr Jonathan Wilsnach Tel: +264 64 202503 Mr Jonathan Wilsnach Tel: +264 64 202503 Email: Jonathan.Wilsnach@milset.org Jonathan.Wilsnach@milset.org SEP Annual National Youth & Environment Conference - forests and wetlands conservation for sustainable development Annual National Youth & Environment Conference - forests and wetlands conservation for sustainable development this event aims to raise awareness amongst the youth and provide them the necessary platform to air their views on issues related to biodiversity and environmental conservation. this event aims to raise awareness amongst the youth and provide them the necessary platform to air their views on issues related to biodiversity and environmental conservation. Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA/DSS), Ministry of Education Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA/DSS), Ministry of Education First week of September when schools reopen – Oshakati (Oshana region) First week of September when schools reopen – Oshakati (Oshana region) Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA)/ UNDP CEGEM project Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA)/ UNDP CEGEM project Mr Lesley Losper Tel: + 264 61 2842729 Mr Lesley Losper Tel: + 264 61 2842729 Email: lllosper@yahoo.co.uk lllosper@yahoo.co.uk OCT Celebration of the Arbor Day – national indigenous tree planting campaign Celebration of the Arbor Day – national indigenous tree planting campaign National tree planting campaign to plant at least 50 indigenous fruit and shade trees in every region. Regional Governors to spearhead the planting of this trees in their regions. National tree planting campaign to plant at least 50 indigenous fruit and shade trees in every region. Regional Governors to spearhead the planting of this trees in their regions. Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA), Regional Councils, Ministry of Education, Global Football United Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA), Regional Councils, Ministry of Education, Global Football United 14 October 2011 in Windhoek (in all 13 regions of Namibia) 14 October 2011 in Windhoek (in all 13 regions of Namibia) Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA) Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DEA) Ms Michaella Phemelo Tel: +264 61 2842724 Ms Michaella Phemelo Tel: +264 61 2842724 Email: michaella@met.na michaella@met.na Ms Shareen Thude Tel: + 264 (0) 811240982Ms Shareen Thude Tel: + 264 (0) 811240982 Email: shareen@24framez.net shareen@24framez.net NOV Closing Ceremony – Ramsar 40 th Anniversary Celebrations 2011 Closing Ceremony – Ramsar 40 th Anniversary Celebrations 2011 media and guests will be invited to this event and a video on wetlands will be launched, and similarly the closing of the celebrations on wetlands and forests in Namibia media and guests will be invited to this event and a video on wetlands will be launched, and similarly the closing of the celebrations on wetlands and forests in Namibia Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DSS), Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (DoF), Media for Environment and Agricultural Development Network (MEAD) Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DSS), Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (DoF), Media for Environment and Agricultural Development Network (MEAD) November 2011 – Windhoek (Khomas region) November 2011 – Windhoek (Khomas region) Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DSS) Ministry of Environment & Tourism (DSS) Mr Kenneth Uiseb Tel: +264 61 2842553 Mr Kenneth Uiseb Tel: +264 61 2842553 Email: kuiseb@met.na kuiseb@met.na DEC CELEBRATING WETLANDS AND FORESTS CONSERVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT RAMSAR 40 TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS (1971 – 2011)