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Services offered by DRFN

Communications Services

Training in desk-top publishing
Writing, design, editing and layout of publications.
Promotional functions
Liaison with artists and printers
Media Releases

Facilities available at the DRFN include:

Access to specialist technical and scientific knowledge on environmental matters
Reference library on arid land systems and environmental education
Administrative support
Full financial accounting
Extensive slide and picture library of environmental subjects
Colour laser printer
Full coulour scanners
Digital audio recorder and relevant audio editing software
CD replication

Our staff has experience in:

Professional facilitation services
Simplifying technical literature on technical resource management
Editing
Journalism
Advertisding
Design
Layout
Conference/workshop organisation
Media liaison
DTP training

Our clients include:

Ministries of Agriculture, Water and Rural Development, Ministry of Mines and Energy, and the Ministry of Basic Education
The City of Windhoek
The Northern Namibian Environment Project
SARDEP
Namibia's Programme to Combat Desertification
John Muafangejo Art Center (DTP training)
Nacobta (DTP training)


Programmes

Community Based Programmes

Advice and support on information dissemination techniques
Basic information concerning Namibia's environment and its interpretation for use by rural Namibians
Research, monitoring and evaluation relating to activities, projects and approaches to use of renewable natural resources
Surveys and assessments of the status of natural resources and their use
Environmental asessments for project preparation, appraisal or evaluation
Facilitation of workshops and similar interactions
Training in land use planning, environmental assessment, publishing and dissemination.

Research and Information Sharing

Training in research techniques and procedures.
Investigation into various aspects of the natural drylands environment.
Support for policy research.
Socio-economic and biophysical research.
Publication of research results.
Advice and support for information dissemination.
Internships for research experience.
Support and advice for research activities within southern Africa.
Supervision for research students.
Facilitation of workshops, conferences and similar interactions.
Surveys and assessments of the status of natural resources in drylands and their use.
Advice on GIS and remote sensing.
Research, monitoring and evaluation of activities, projects and approaches related to use of renewable natural resources in drylands.

Environmental Evaluation

Implement public information dissemination and public scoping exercises.
Basic environmental assessments.
Strategic environmental assessments.
Review of environmental assessments prepared by other organisations.
On-the-job training in procedures of environmental assessment.
Coordination of environmental assessments.
Facilitation of workshops and similar activities.
Training in the process of environmental assessments and public consultation.


Education and Training Programmes

Training materials focused on sustainable use of Namibia's dry and variable environment.
Methodology materials for outdoor education and environmental education in a formal setting.
Reference materials concerning Namibia's drylands environment.
Training modules on a number of topics such as sustainable water use and land use planning.
Qualified trainers for environmental education modules and courses.
Advice and support for materials development.
Research, monitoring and evaluation of educational and training activities.
Facilitation of workshops and similar activities.
Lecturers on various topics related to Namibia's drylands environment.


 

 

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