Our Vision
To be a leading facility for environmental education in Sustainable Development, learning to avoid, manage & mitigate our impacts on the environment, thereby inspiring individuals and communities to engage in and contribute to a sustainable future for our planet.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide innovative and practical environmental education that empowers individuals with the knowledge and skills to promote sustainability. We aim to create a dynamic and exhilarating learning environment that fosters a deep appreciation for the natural world and encourages active participation in environmental stewardship.
About Stone Valley Environmental Management Facility
Welcome to Stone Valley Environmental Management Facility, a pioneer in nurturing a deep appreciation for the environment and promoting sustainable development practices. Situated in Namibia, in the Swakop river valleys stunning landscape. Stone Valley aims to serve as a living model of sustainability, offering a blend of education, adventure, fun and conservation efforts that cater to a diverse audience.
At Stone Valley, we understand the importance of equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions about our planet’s future. Our facility offers an array of innovative training programmes, designed to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Whether you're a school group looking for an open air school experience, an individual eager to learn more, or a professional seeking advanced training in environmental management, we have something to offer you.
We plan for our programmes to be diverse and interactive, combining engaging information with hands-on activities to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. From guided tours exploring our 17-hectare plot to obstacle courses with environmental themes, creating art from waste materials, building with ecobricks and earth, agroecology and educational treasure hunts, every activity is crafted to inspire and educate
Stone Valley's facilities are designed to enhance your visit. Relax in our homestead with its breathtaking views from the deck overlooking the Moon Landscape. It boasts a small cinema, ocean and desert themed lecture rooms and a fully equipped catering area. Our eco-friendly amenities include a weather station, upcycled waste art exhibitions, and will in future have a variety of operational solar ovens, all underscoring our commitment to sustainability.
Join us at Stone Valley Environmental Management Facility to explore, learn, and contribute to a sustainable future. Whether you're here for a course, a lecture, or simply to enjoy the natural beauty of Namibia, we promise an enriching experience that will leave a lasting impact.
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OUR partners
Ecobrick Namibia, founded by Sean and Robyn Röhm in 2022, collaborates with Stone Valley to promote environmental education and sustainable practices. Affiliated with the Global Ecobrick Alliance, (For more information, visit their website at www.ecobricks.org) Eco brick Namibia is slowly raising awareness about the environmental challenge of single use plastic pollution in Namibia. They offer all schools in the Erongo region fun environmental programmes at Stone Valley that focus on basic Ecology, personal development and life skills, waste management, natural building, and the use of ecobricks to change personal habits in plastic consumption and its safe disposal. As part of its mission, Ecobrick Namibia seeks support in bringing groups together from under-resourced schools and communities to Stone Valley to experience the Environmental Education programmes being developed. Donations will be used to provide training, workshops, materials, and the resources to create sustainable infrastructure using ecobricks.