IUM youth targets climate change issues

By: Taati Niilenge

The International University of Management (IUM), in collaboration with the office of the mayor of Walvis Bay, is currently conducting a three-day sustainable fisheries seminar.

The event brought together experts, researchers, and policymakers to address key topics in marine and inland fisheries, aquaculture, fish feed production, and ocean governance, with an emphasis on climate resilience and sustainable food systems.

Discussions include student-led contributions, and practical insights for Namibia’s blue economy.

“For Walvis Bay, fisheries are more than a resource. They are the backbone of coastal communities. A source of employment, nutrition and cultural identity. However, the sector faces immense pressure, including climate change and overfishing. But our fisheries will not collapse. We have already started the intervention,” said Project Fiscal Lead, Hilinganye Andreas, at the opening of the seminar.

A group from IUM was one of the beneficiaries of the climate action fund under the office of the Walvis Bay mayor, aimed at encouraging young people to take action against climate change.