Walvis Bay
Country: Namibia
City population: 60 000
Area: 1124 km2
Mayor: Derek Klazen
LAB Contacts in Walvis Bay:
David Uushona DUushona@walvisbaycc.org.na
City of Walvis Bay and the LAB 5-step process
All 21 LAB pioneer local governments go through a 5-step process, culminating in the implementation of five new biodiversity initiatives. The steps are as follows:
Step 1: Production of a biodiversity report
Step 2: Acceptance of the Durban Commitment - Walvis Bay have signed
Step 3: Production of a Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (LBSAP)
Step 4: Acceptance of a commitment to the LBSAP
Step 5: Implementation of five new or improved biodiversity initiatives
Other related links and information:
Walvis Bay presentation at 2nd LAB workshop, Durban
Walvis Bay presentation at first LAB workshop, Zagreb
Article: Walvis Bay makes biodiversity a priority
Article in African Conservation Foundation
For more information on Walvis Bay, visit their website:
