Namibia’s communal conservancy model has transformed conservation by integrating wildlife management with agriculture and livestock herding. These self-governing, democratic entities, with boundaries agreed upon by neighboring communities, now number 86 registered conservancies across the country. Profits from conservancies are reinvested into community development, funding essential infrastructure such as schools, clinics, and day-care facilities, directly benefiting local residents. Over 45% of Namibia’s land is under conservation management, encompassing national parks, reserves, communal and commercial conservancies, private nature reserves, and community forests.