Sustainable Harvesting of Devil’s Claw: A Lifeline for Communities in the Kavango West

The NILALEG Project in Namibia's Kavango West region is empowering communities through the sustainable harvesting of Devil’s Claw, a plant with valuable anti-inflammatory properties. Led by the Namibia Nature Foundation, this initiative promotes ecological sustainability and economic empowerment by providing training and tools to local harvesters. The project improves livelihoods, with locals using the income for essential needs like education and food. Despite challenges, the project fosters resilience, setting a global benchmark for sustainable natural resource management.