Welcome to the Namib Desert Environmental Education Trust (NaDEET)

Secondary school learners from Otjivero C.S Environmental Club recently spent time at NaDEET, and biodiversity exploration was one of their highlights! Participants enjoyed exploring, discovering and identifying different species in the Namib Desert. At the NaDEET Centre, participants learn about the importance of biodiversity and how we can live in harmony with our natural environment using our own “It’s Time to Identify” guidebook.

The Oshana Environmental Youth Club recently visited the Urban Sustainability Centre in Swakopmund. The group investigated the new Urban Sustainability path in our front garden to be introduced to topics such as water resilience, circular economy, urban planning and housing, biodiversity and sustainable energy. From this and various other interactive activities, participants noted that the centre equipped them with simple yet effective ways to conserve water.

“The programme inspired me to use water carefully and to implement eco-friendly practices in my community to reduce harm to my environment and protect it for future generations”, commented a youth participant.

The Teach for ESD Programme welcomed its 3^rd cohort of teachers for the next two years. The programme begins with a week-long training at NaDEET Centre. Participants have an in-depth sustainability experience with a focus on climate change and biodiversity. With their new Teach for ESD Toolkits as a foundation for learning, teaching and implementing ESD activities in their schools, they have all the necessary resources for the programme.

Participating teachers so far described the NaDEET Centre programme as educational and informative with many real-life experiences. They thoroughly enjoyed NaDEET’s teaching methods, such the incorporation of games and hands-on practical activities, which made the entire experience more fun and meaningful.

NaDEET’s programme plays a vital role in the community by opening people’s minds. It can help people develop innovate programmes that educate environmental sustainability- commented one teacher.

To learn more about the Teach for ESD programme please visit here.