Since 1962, Gobabeb has been conducting environmental research in the Namib Desert. In addition to its highly regarded research, Gobabeb is involved in Training, Sustainable Development, Appropriate Technology, Education, and Environmental Awareness projects
News & Announcements
25 April 2012
POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT GOBABEB: Gobabeb Research and Training Centre has formed the Namib Ecological Restoration and Monitoring Unit - NERMU. This unit is dedicated to monitoring environmental impacts of mining in the central Namib, to do research on the best ways of restoring biodiversity after mining, to training young Namibians in environmental stewardship and science, and to educating people on the sustainable use of our arid-land resources. To this end, Gobabeb is now seeking motivated and dedicated young Namibians to fill the following contract positions: Senior Technician: GIS and Technician: Research and Monitoring Programme. More information about applying to these positions may be found here. Closing date for expressions of interest is 21st of May, 2012.
23 April 2012
Gobabeb is currently seeking an intern to work in our Library & Information Centre as an Information Systems Assistant. The library at the station contains the the foremost collection of information on the Namib Desert in the world and is an invaluable asset to the research and training activities at Gobabeb. Check out the Intern Placements page for more information on this exciting position.
19 April 2012
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Gobabeb Research and Training Centre, and to help Gobabeb plan its future desert research, the Royal Society of South Africa is organizing a colloquium to be held at the Centre from April 30th-May 1st. The programme will encompass physical, biological and social science, and will consist of talks, posters, round-table discussions and a guided local excursion into the Namib dune sea. More information on the colloquium may be found on the website of the Royal Society of South Africa.
2 March 2012
Gobabeb New Executive Director Post - Role Profile: Gobabeb Research and Training Centre is seeking applications for a new Executive Director. The position announcement may be downloaded
here. To download the Role Profile for the Executive Director position, please
click here.
1 March 2012
The February 2012 issue of the Gobabeb Times is now available to download! Check out our downloads page to get your copy.
16 February 2012
Opportunity for Namibian MSc Students: Gobabeb is currently seeking two Namibian graduate students of biodiversity or a related field to conduct Masters studies on the ecological restoration of mined land. Gobabeb will be working in partnership with Namdeb to research appropriate techniques for the restoration of a planned diamond mine in Sendelingsdrif. Students interested in working to ensure the sustainable utilization of Namibia's resources should consider applying. The flyer for the position maybe downloaded here
6 December 2011
The November edition of the Gobabeb Times is now available online! Download your copy here!
7 October 2011
Gobabeb is now accepting applications for our 2012 GTRIP course! The GTRIP course aims to educate future decision makers about ecological issues and to promote the sustainable use of natural resources, through intensive hands on research experience. Check out the GTRIP page for more information about the course and how to apply.
15 September 2011
Gobabeb is excited to be undertaking research on the Husab Sand Lizard. This unique lizard occurs only in the central Namib Desert and, more importantly, it occurs exactly in the region where some of Namibia’s most valuable uranium deposits are located. It is a prime example of a species that is highly vulnerable to extinction because of human activities, but scientists still don’t know enough about it to gauge the level of threat, or to design smart solutions to the problem. With that in mind, Gobabeb has launched a project to study this intriguing light brown, slender lizard in its natural habitat. Read more about the Husab Sand Lizard Project here.
Picture of the Week!
Kuiseb River flows at Gobabeb! Early in the morning on Wednesday, March 28th the Kuiseb River arrived at Gobabeb. Each year, the research staff at Gobabeb monitor the Kuiseb River flood as part of the Centre's long term monitoring programme. The flood level reached a peak of 1.92 metres on Wednesday. Photo by Christine Grummon
Gobabeb Research & Training Centre is getting a new look! We have launched our new logo and are in the process of redesigning our website. Email it@gobabeb.org to be notified when our new website launches!
