Namibia Takes a Stand at the International Court of Justice on Climate Change

Namibia Takes a Stand at the International Court of Justice on Climate Change

Namibia is making strides on the global stage, as it participates in the International Court of Justice’s proceedings on climate change. The Justice Ministry's Public Relations official Edmund //Khoaseb says, the country’s oral statement on its legal obligations regarding greenhouse gas emissions will be presented, highlight Namibia's commitment to climate justice and the protection of its environment.

December 11, 2024 17

Local

Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change (Request for Advisory Opinion)

The Cabinet of Namibia, through Decision No. 14th/29.06.08.23/005, approved Namibia's participation in the Advisory Opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This participation follows the adoption of United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/77/276, which sought an Advisory Opinion from the ICJ on the obligations of states under international law regarding climate change. Under Article 95 of the Namibian […]

December 11, 2024 5

Local

Integration of Gender in Preparation of NDCs and LT-LEDS in East and Southern African Countries

Windhoek, Namibia — November 29, 2024 – The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Regional Collaboration Centre for East and Southern Africa, in partnership with UN Women and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) held a three-day workshop focused on integrating gender considerations into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategies […]

December 2, 2024 9

Environment

US says efforts to slow climate change will continue – even under Trump

Scientists are "virtually certain" that 2024 will be the warmest year on record. The Copernicus Climate Change Service, a European agency, made the announcement, reinforcing predictions made earlier in the year. It comes as world leaders gather in Azerbaijan for the United Nations' annual climate conference. As our Sally Patterson reports.

November 12, 2024 27

World

New Delhi’s air quality dips to “very poor” levels ahead of festive season

New Delhi's air quality has dipped to what officials call very poor level levels with pollutants rising to 10 times the permissible limit. Despite a ban on firecrackers in the national capital, concerns remain about the situation worsening ahead of the Hindu festival of Diwali when burning crackers is considered auspicious. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

October 28, 2024 32

Environment

New UN report says greenhouse gas emissions “out of control”

A new United Nations report suggests that annual greenhouse gas emissions are at an all-time high. The UN Environment Programme says urgent action must be taken to prevent catastrophic spikes in temperature and avoid the worst impact of climate change. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.

October 25, 2024 19

Environment

Local youth address climate change ahead of COP29

The Local Conference of Youth Namibia 2024 is underway in the capital, with 50 youth delegates from across the country holding talks on solutions to the country’s climate challenges. Member of the organising committee and youth delegate to COP29, Jasper Kassoma.

October 23, 2024 37

Africa

Africa’s biodiversity key to climate action

Climate experts say the bioeconomy can help Africa and other regions develop in a way that better handles climate change. At the Global Bioeconomy Summit this week, talks will focus on how Africa's biodiversity can be used in sustainable ways to address climate matters. David Obura, head of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity, said there is a need to combine climate and biodiversity solutions.

October 21, 2024 16

Africa

Western Cape leader advocates for climate action collaboration with Africa

Western Cape premier Alan Winde says Africa should not be left behind in global climate talks, as it is the breadbasket of the world. Currently in the United States as Africa's co-chair for New York Climate Week, Winde says the continent bears the brunt of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change impacts, despite contributing less to the problem. The eight-day event concludes on Sunday.

September 24, 2024 34