Namibian artists thrive through biodiversity economy initiative, cultural heritage preservation

STORY: Namibian artists thrive through biodiversity economy initiative, cultural heritage preservation DATELINE: Oct. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition in Windhoek 2. SOUNDBITE (English): CHIRON BYL, Artist from Spitzkoppe, Erongo region, Namibia 3. various of the exhibition in Windhoek STORYLINE: An exhibition titled "Ombonde-Hoanib Landscape" at a local gallery in the Namibian capital of Windhoek opened on Thursday evening, showcasing local artworks created under the Biodiversity Economy initiative. The exhibition focuses on the Ombonde-Hoanib landscape of conservation areas in the Erongo and Kunene regions. The Ombonde-Hoanib People's Landscape is a joint initiative aimed at connecting core conservation areas across about 40 conservancies spanning 78,000 square km. This vast area boasts remarkable tourist attractions, including Twyfelfontein, Namibia's first world heritage site. Chiron Byl is an artist from Spitzkoppe in the Erongo re