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Welcome to Gobabeb Training and Research Centre! 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 23 January 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. See our intern placement page for more information on this exciting position!
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! Ogongo students get out in the field! Hilya Ageshe-gamwe takes a reading to measure the growth of a Faidherbia albida tree in the Kuiseb riverbed, while Christine Grummon and Chenai Mamvura look on. Hilya and Chenai are Gobabeb's two newest interns. They are in their 3rd year at the Univeristy of Namibia, Ogongo, and are studying towards BS Honors Degrees in Integrated Environmental Science. Both Hilya and Chenai are participating in a six week internship with Gobabeb. Photo by Cory Keeler 
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