Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute
Desert research and training in the Namib
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Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute, near Walvis Bay, is one of the oldest desert research centres in the world and a catalyst for gathering, understanding, and sharing knowledge about arid environments, especially the hyper-arid Namib Desert. More than 250 scientists from around the world visit each year to conduct research and test new innovations, and for 60 years its findings have appeared in peer-reviewed journals, books, and theses. The institute is committed to developing emerging environmental specialists and decision-makers, with a focus on tertiary and post-graduate training. Its atmospheric and meteorological studies contribute essential data for understanding and monitoring climate change, and it is a recognised partner in building science and innovation capacity within Namibia and the SADC region.
Mission
To improve knowledge of arid environments, develop evidence-based dryland solutions, and build skills in science, innovation, and sustainable environmental management.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute with a partial profile.
- Established in 1962, it is among the oldest charities in Namibia GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Namibia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Namibia data
- GiveRadar's profile for Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical charities in Namibia it tracks. View this cohort
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGobabeb - Namib Research Institute is an environment nonprofit based in Walvis Bay, Erongo, Namibia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 47/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 47 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Namibia is 46/100.
Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute is located in Walvis Bay, Erongo, Namibia. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.
Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute is classified as an Environment organization, based in Namibia.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Namibia nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute, near Walvis Bay, is one of the oldest desert research centres in the world and a catalyst for gathering, understanding, and sharing knowledge about arid environments, especially the hyper-arid Namib Desert. More than 250 scientists from around the world visit each year to conduct research and test new innovations, and for 60 years its findings have appeared in peer-reviewed journals, books, and theses. The institute is committed to developing emerging environmental specialists and decision-makers, with a focus on tertiary and post-graduate training. Its atmospheric and meteorological studies contribute essential data for understanding and monitoring climate change, and it is a recognised partner in building science... Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute is an environment organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1962.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute is listed in Namibia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute is listed in Namibia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (1)
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1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Pioneer baboon researcher Nad Brain flies west - The Namibian -
Uranium explorer helps Gobabeb researchers stay in touch via satellite - Namibia Economist
Telecom Namibia connects Gobabeb desert research facility to Speedlink - Telecompaper
Enhanced internet connectivity significantly impacts research at Gobabeb Namib Research Institute - Namibia Economist
Gobabeb Namib Research Institute (IMAGE) - EurekAlert!
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1962
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute
- What is Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute?
- Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute is a environment nonprofit organization based in Walvis Bay, Namibia. Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute, near Walvis Bay, is one of the oldest desert research centres in the world and a catalyst for gathering, understanding, and sharing knowledge about arid environments, especially the hyper-arid Namib Desert. More than 250 scientists from around the world visit each year to conduct research and test new innovations, and for 60 years its findings have appeared in peer-reviewed journals, books, and theses. The institute is committed to developing emerging environmental specialists and decision-makers, with a focus on tertiary and post-graduate training. Its atmospheric and meteorological studies contribute essential data for understanding and monitoring climate change, and it is a recognised partner in building science and innovation capacity within Namibia and the SADC region.
- When was Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute founded?
- Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute was founded in 1962.
- Who leads Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute?
- Gillian Maggs-Kolling.
- Where is Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute located?
- Headquartered in Walvis Bay, Erongo, Namibia.
- Is Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute trustworthy?
- Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute's website?
- http://www.gobabeb.org/
- Are donations to Gobabeb - Namib Research Institute tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.