Namibia recognised for anti-poaching efforts
The Save the Rhino Trust's Conservancy Rhino Ranger Incentive Programme was recognised for his continued efforts in combatting rhino poaching at the Rhino Conservation Awards recently held in South Africa.
The awards celebrated conservationists who have made a marked impact in the war against rhino poaching. With a holistic view of rhino conservation, the awards honour those that strive to limit risks and vulnerabilities within their specific areas of expertise: from field rangers to conservation practitioners; conservation supporters; political, investigative and judicial supporters; and endangered species conservationists.
The winner of the Conservation Practitioner Award was the Kruger National Park's Marula South ranger team.
The runner-up was Save the Rhino Trust's Conservancy Rhino Ranger Incentive Programme.
“I was very happy to be able to attend the event, to meet so many rangers from across Africa and of course to bring back an award to Namibia. It really felt great when they called our names and everyone cheered, especially the Namibians in the crowd!” said Boas Hambo, Rhino Ranger northern field coordinator.
“It is very exciting to be recognised by our peers from all across Africa. This is truly a team award, one that so many individuals and institutions working at the coal-face of rhino conservation in north-west Namibia can be proud of. For conservation efforts to be successful we need a collaborative approach with efforts being made by a variety of passionate contributors,” added Dr Jeff Muntifering, Save the Rhino Trust science adviser.
The Rhino Conservation Awards have been held annually since 2012, celebrating those that continue to fight in the rhino poaching war, under the patronage of Prince Albert II of Monaco.
The awards were founded by Dr Larry Hansen and Miss Xiaoyang Yu in collaboration with the South African Department of Environmental Affairs and the Game Rangers Association of Africa.
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The awards celebrated conservationists who have made a marked impact in the war against rhino poaching. With a holistic view of rhino conservation, the awards honour those that strive to limit risks and vulnerabilities within their specific areas of expertise: from field rangers to conservation practitioners; conservation supporters; political, investigative and judicial supporters; and endangered species conservationists.
The winner of the Conservation Practitioner Award was the Kruger National Park's Marula South ranger team.
The runner-up was Save the Rhino Trust's Conservancy Rhino Ranger Incentive Programme.
“I was very happy to be able to attend the event, to meet so many rangers from across Africa and of course to bring back an award to Namibia. It really felt great when they called our names and everyone cheered, especially the Namibians in the crowd!” said Boas Hambo, Rhino Ranger northern field coordinator.
“It is very exciting to be recognised by our peers from all across Africa. This is truly a team award, one that so many individuals and institutions working at the coal-face of rhino conservation in north-west Namibia can be proud of. For conservation efforts to be successful we need a collaborative approach with efforts being made by a variety of passionate contributors,” added Dr Jeff Muntifering, Save the Rhino Trust science adviser.
The Rhino Conservation Awards have been held annually since 2012, celebrating those that continue to fight in the rhino poaching war, under the patronage of Prince Albert II of Monaco.
The awards were founded by Dr Larry Hansen and Miss Xiaoyang Yu in collaboration with the South African Department of Environmental Affairs and the Game Rangers Association of Africa.
STAFF REPORTER
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