Valuing, Conserving and Raising Awareness of Namibia’s Landscapes and Landforms

Abstract

The geomorphological landscapes of Namibia are of huge importance within their own right and also for the foundations they provide for biodiversity. Whilst many landscapes are conserved with statutory designations, other planned conservation zones have not yet been implemented. Many human activities threaten the integrity of Namibia’s geomorphological landscapes, and conflicts between economic development and geoconservation are not always easy to resolve. Several bodies, including the Geological Survey of Namibia, are working hard to improve public understanding of the special and unique geomorphological landscape of the country. The importance of geotourism for sustaining Namibia’s geomorphological landscapes should not be underestimated.