Green Economy

Government Invests in Renewable Energy for Self-Sufficiency

Namibia is making major investments in renewable energy to reduce its reliance on electricity imports. Speaking in Parliament on 13 February 2025, Finance Minister Hon. Iipumbu Shiimi unveiled plans for large-scale solar and wind energy projects aimed at achieving energy independence. One Africa Tv NewsOne journalist Ellen Shihepo reports:

15 February, 2025 92 2

Namibia

VP Nandi-Ndaitwah Hails Nopal Carbon Farming as a Game-Changer

Namibia has made a significant move toward sustainability with the launch of the Nopal Carbon Farming Project in Maltahöhe. In her speech, the Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the project's impact in converting arid land into fertile farmland through the cultivation of drought-resistant nopal cacti. This initiative aims to enhance food security, create employment opportunities, and support renewable energy production via biogas.

7 February, 2025 39

Business / Economics

Namibia Commits to Green Industrial Ecosystem

Despite global setbacks in climate action, including the reversal of key climate policies by US President Donald Trump, Namibia remains steadfast in its commitment to building a green industrial ecosystem. This includes continuing with clean energy projects like green hydrogen. Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe discusses the approach.

30 January, 2025 51

Local

NUST Appoints Namibia Energy Institute Director

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andreas Elombo as the Director of the Namibia Energy Institute (NEI). The NEI is housed at NUST and is dedicated to energy research, education, and training, addressing energy challenges in Namibia and the broader Southern African region. It focuses on key areas such as renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency, energy policy and regulation, […]

12 November, 2024 34 2

Local

Bank of Namibia hosts thought leadership event on leveraging innovation for green Finance

1. The Bank of Namibia (BoN) took first steps toward integrating sustainability into the country’s financial system by hosting a thought leadership event themed “Leveraging Innovation for Green Finance.” The event, held in Windhoek, brought together senior figures from Namibia’s financial sector, government and industry to discuss how innovative strategies can accelerate sustainable finance and help achieve Namibia’s ambitious net-zero targets. 2. During the event, the Sustainability Framework was unveiled, […]

18 October, 2024 41

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, […]

24 July, 2024 36

Environment

Namibia attends World Summit on Green Economy

Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta is participating in the World Green Economy Summit, a global forum dedicated to the green economy. The summit gathers experts from different sectors worldwide, with a specific focus on advancing the global green economy, addressing climate action, and achieving the objectives outlined in the Paris Agreement and Agenda 2030.

28 November, 2023 53

Africa

Ayca Unplugged: The Cop28 Youth Agenda Event to Drive Climate Action

In anticipation of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28), Crtve Development, in collaboration with the African Youth Collaboration Assembly (AYCA) and the Royal Danish Embassy in Kenya, is thrilled to have hosted AYCA Unplugged: The COP28 Youth Agenda. This initiative aimed to harness the momentum ignited by the Africa Climate Summit 2023 (ACS) to reaffirm the inaugurated AYCA Nairobi Youth-Declaration, as well as the youth of Africa's commitment […]

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