KIFI safeguards Namibia’s inland fisheries through research and conservation
The Kamutjonga Inland Fisheries Institute (KIFI) in Namibia is conducting scientific research to protect freshwater resources and improve aquaculture. The institute focuses on sustainable fish population management and food security through collaboration with local and international partners.
Why it matters
It highlights critical efforts in environmental conservation and food security in the SADC region, showcasing how scientific research supports sustainable economic development.
THE Kamutjonga Inland Fisheries Institute (KIFI) is playing a crucial role in protecting Namibia’s freshwater resources through scientific research, fish population monitoring, aquaculture development and environmental education aimed at ensuring sustainable benefits for future generations.
Located on the Kavango River in the Kavango East Region, KIFI serves as Namibia’s leading freshwater research and aquaculture development facility, supporting efforts to understand and sustainably manage inland fisheries.
Chief Fisheries Biologist Dr Francois Jacobs said the institute was established as part of the government’s long-term development vision to create a world-class research facility that would benefit Namibia and the wider SADC region.
Photos: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water & Land Reform
KIFI was inaugurated in 2008 and initially operated under the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources before becoming part of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform under the Directorate of Aquaculture and Inland Fisheries.
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