Title:
Proposed Venue for the 7^th World Wilderness Congress
Author: Mr. Trygve G. Cooper
Seconded by: Mr. W.R. Bainbridge

WHEREAS,

Attendees and Delegates at the 6^th WWC, wishing to confirm the venue for the next Congress, and having decided that this should take place in the Southern winter of the year 2001 or 2001 in Southern Africa, in order to coincide with the 25^th anniversary of the 1^st WWC; and noting the progress made in Namibia in Environmental affairs and in particular those relating to Wilderness issues, but including also the related fields of Environmental Education, Sustainable Utilization, Park Management and community based resource management; and wishing that wilderness issues be expanded into the rest of the African continent; while noting also the logistical capabilities and expertise available for holding such a conference in Namibia;

The 6^th World Wilderness Congress hereby resolves that:

• The Republic of Namibia is considered as the venue of the 7th WWC;
• Accordingly, the Government and People of Namibia are requested to host the 7^th World Wilderness Congress within that country.

Sponsored by:

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