Desert Research Foundation of Namibia

The Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) is a non-profit organization established in 1990 under the leadership of Dr Mary Seely to facilitate the dissemination and application of long-term insights and experiences gained at Gobabeb to the benefit of decision-making and sustainable management of the broader Namibian environment. It tackles issues ranging from water to energy to land from a human and a basic biophysical perspective, as well as undertaking awareness and capacity building. DRFN established an office in Windhoek in 1995 and maintains a zero tolerance policy regarding bribery and corruption.

The Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) was founded in 1990 under the leadership of Dr Seely to facilitate the dissemination and application of long-term insights and experiences gained at Gobabeb to the benefit of decision-making and sustainable management of the broader Namibian environment. DRFN established an office in Windhoek in 1995. The organization traces its roots to the Namib Desert Research Station, established in 1962 by Dr Charles Koch of the Transvaal Museum, which became the Desert Ecological Research Unit (DERU) in 1963. Dr Mary Seely took over from Dr Koch in 1970 and headed the institution until 1998.

Promotes best practice in environmental management and sustainable development for the benefit of all Namibians.

1. 1DRFN - Homedrfn.org.na
2. 2DRFN - Historydrfn.org.na
3. 3DRFN - About-Usdrfn.org.na
4. 4DRFN - Staffdrfn.org.na
5. 5Desert Research Foundation of Namibiawikidata.org