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.
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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Namibia
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- Established in 1962, it is among the oldest charities in Namibia GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
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#72 of 133 charities in Namibia on integrity score
47/100 puts it in the top 54% of the cohort, tied with 2 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Compared with 8 similar environment charities in Namibia.
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Gobabeb - 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, 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.
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 located in Walvis Bay, Erongo, Namibia. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.
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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.