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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Environmental Sustainability

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Business / Economics

INTERVIEW: Business and Economics Researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama on Green Bonds

In a recent discussion, Business and Economics researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama highlighted the importance of Green Bonds as a crucial financial tool for promoting sustainability in Namibia. Sheehama echoed the sentiments of the Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, who emphasized the need for private sector engagement in combating climate change. Since 2005, many banks in Namibia have begun issuing Green Bonds to raise funds for sustainable initiatives. According to […]

todayOctober 22, 2024 9

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Environment

Climate change is a challenge for small-scale farmers – how a mix of old and new techniques produced a superior maize harvest in a dry part of South Africa

    By Abeeb Babatunde Omotoso, North-West University and Abiodun Olusola Omotayo, North-West University   New research into rural small-scale farms in South Africa’s North West province has found that climate-smart farming techniques lead to a better maize yield, a more regular supply of food for the farmers, and a wider variety of crops. Small-scale farmers often produce primarily for their own consumption, but many also sell produce in local […]

todayAugust 20, 2024 19

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Environment

Urban greening in Africa will help to build climate resilience – planners and governments need to work with nature

        By Sintayehu W. Dejene, CGIAR System Organization and Razak Kiribou, Haramaya University     Nature-based solutions are actions that use nature to solve environmental problems. Examples in cities would be setting up a wetland near a group of buildings to absorb floodwater, or building permeable pavements. The world’s developed countries have been implementing nature-based solutions since 2015 but Africa has fallen behind. We are part of […]

todayJuly 26, 2024 34

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Opinion Pieces

Namibia’s uncharted blue economy has a lot of potential

    Opinion By Josef Kefas Sheehama     Given the potential for the blue economy to generate a significant number of direct and indirect jobs, Namibia has a great chance for long-term economic growth and development. The NDP 5 interventions can also be utilized to realize Namibia's Vision 2030 aspirations of eradicating poverty, decreasing inequality, and fostering an inclusive economy. Namibia must revive, implement robust climate change mitigation strategies, […]

todayJuly 24, 2024 28

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World

Fasting is a key part of Ramadan, but for many Muslims, climate change is making food scarce all year

    By Nasya Bahfen, La Trobe University   Every Ramadan, volunteers at Westall Mosque and OneSpace in Melbourne hold free weekly iftars (communal dinners to break the fast in Ramadan). This year, volunteers say numbers are up. To cut down on the resulting landfill, attendees are asked to bring their own reusable food containers and water bottles. In dedicated bins, bottles and cans are collected and recycled under the […]

todayApril 2, 2024 13

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Environment

Africa’s savannah elephants: small ‘fortress’ parks aren’t the answer – they need room to roam

    By Celesté Maré, Aarhus University and Robert A.R. Guldemond, University of Pretoria Africa is home to about 410,000 savannah elephants (Loxodonta africana), most of them living in southern Africa. Over 290,000 elephants (70%) are spread across 103 protected areas which vary in size, connectivity and protection. In a recent research paper we explored how elephant populations across southern Africa performed under different conservation approaches. This work formed part of […]

todayJanuary 26, 2024 17

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Africa

World’s tallest wood building signals growing investor confidence in sustainable construction practices

  By Seth Onyango, via bird story agency Wooden buildings like the engineered timber construction planned for the world's tallest wood building in Zanzibar may only be starting to appear in cities worldwide but that is not stopping investors from betting on wood becoming a key building block in African construction. "About 200 years ago, everyone was building with timber, then it shifted to cement, steel, and stones. Now people […]

todayDecember 21, 2023 54

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Local

German Government continues its support to Namibia’s sustainable development efforts in the water sector

  On Tuesday 12 December 2023, the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises of the Republic of Namibia and KfW Development Bank, signed an agreement for a concessional loan of NAD 1,026,650,000.00 (approx. EUR 50 mio.) for the financing of the rehabilitation and extension of the Gammams and Otjomuise Wastewater Treatment Plants. The objective of the project is to upgrade the existing wastewater treatment capacities and improve Windhoek’s potable water […]

todayDecember 14, 2023 10

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Entertainment

Namibia partners with Japanese bank on green initiatives

Namibia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Japanese Bank for International Cooperation in economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Meanwhile, according to Presidential Economic Advisor and Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe the agreement, signed at COP28, focuses on financing carbon-capturing projects.

todayDecember 4, 2023 27

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