Title:
Encouragement for designation of Wilderness areas according to IUCN classification, within the new environmental Act covering natural resources as intended by the Republic of Namibia
Author: Mr. Trygve Cooper
Seconded by: Dr. Ian Player

WHEREAS,

The attendees at the 6^th WWC, noting the progress made in Namibia in Wilderness issues – awareness, training, trails and protection; and wishing to show solidarity and support to the Government and people of Namibia, and to extend acclaim for that country’s progress which sets an example to the world and the African continent; but realizing that the only realistic and meaningful protection of Wilderness lies in legal entrenchment at the highest level of Government, and not merely in administrative zoning;

The 6^th World Wilderness Congress hereby resolves that:

• The Government and People of Namibia be congratulated for their increasing understanding and support for Wilderness;
• Every encouragement be extended to the Government of the Republic of Namibia and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, in the formulation of the relevant new Act, to pursue the inclusion of the IUCN standards relating to Protected Area Categories, in particular, Category 1, which caters for the inclusion and recognition of wilderness areas.

Sponsored by:

Mr. Trygve Cooper
Seconded by: Dr. Ian Player
Waterberg Plateau Nat’l Park &
Ministry of Env. & Tourism
Private Bag 2506, Otjiwarongo
Waterberg, Namibia
Tel: +264-658 ASK 16321
Fax: +264-67-305004