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Windhoek Observer
… The minister said the initiative was linked to Namibia’s updated climate commitments for 2026 to 2035 under the Paris Agreement, through the country’s Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0). …
Namibia targets one million trees by 2030The Namibian
… Countries that signed the Paris Agreement have agreed to create climate action plans every five years. …
What is Namibia’s new plan for climate change?The Namibian
… Speaking at the launch of Namibia’s third nationally determined contribution (NDC 3.0) under the Paris Agreement on Friday, minister of environment, forestry and tourism Indileni Daniel said the country requires US$14.07 billion (N$230 billion) to implement its climate action pla …
Namibia needs N$202bn to meet climate goalsInformanté
… Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia supports the objectives of the Paris Agreement and limiting global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius, but stressed that the transition must recognise different national circumstances and safeguard the right of developing countries to industri …
NNN at the UN: calls for a just energy transition that creates jobsThe Namibian
… African governments have demonstrated strong political commitment, with most countries ratifying the Paris Agreement and integrating clean energy and climate-smart agriculture into their national plans. …
Transforming Climate Challenges into OpportunitiesThe Namibian
… Namibia is a signatory to several international environmental agreements, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, which commit countries to taking action against climate change. …
Nature holds key to climate fightThe Namibian
More than a decade after the Paris Agreement was signed, the world continues to pump out greenhouse gasses at a record pace. …
Eight simple ways to fight climate changeThe Namibian
… To achieve access to clean cooking by 2030, Africa must embrace a multidimensional strategy that integrates clean cooking into national energy plans and policies, global climate commitments such as the Paris Agreements, and development agendas. …
Africa is Missing the Heat on Clean CookingThe Namibian
… Public and private financing is gradually shifting away from high-carbon projects, and regulatory frameworks, along with international declarations such as the 2015 Paris Agreement, are putting pressure on rapid decarbonisation.The oil and gas industry needs to come up with new i …
The Future of Oil and GasNew Era
… The discussions were aligned with the UAE Consensus, the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement, with a strong focus on expanding renewable energy capacity around the world. …
Namibia pushes clear strategy at global renewable energy summitNamibia has set a target of planting and maintaining one million trees by 2030 and two million by 2035 under a proposed national strategy to mitigate climate change and restore degraded land. The strategy emphasises a 70% survival rate for monitored trees three years after planting, prioritising long-term maintenance over seedling counts alone.
12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has set a target of planting and maintaining one million trees by 2030 and two million by 2035 under a proposed national strategy to mitigate climate change and restore degraded land. The strategy emphasises a 70% survival rate for monitored trees three years after planting, prioritising long-term maintenance over seedling counts alone.
12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia released its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) in September, outlining the country's plan to address climate change over the next 10 years at a cost of N$230 billion, with N$202 billion needed from international financing. The plan commits to both mitigation and adaptation, targeting reductions in energy, livestock and land management, and industrial sectors, while acknowledging that Namibia is one of the world's carbon sinks but remains vulnerable to drought, rising temperatures, and variable rainfall.
8 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's third nationally determined contribution (NDC 3.0) under the Paris Agreement requires US$14.07 billion to implement, with approximately 88% conditional upon international climate finance, technology transfer and capacity-building support. The plan commits to 226 actions to help the country remain a net carbon sink and adapt to climate change, including mitigation efforts in the energy and agriculture sectors.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
At the UN Private Sector Forum in New York, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for a clean energy transition measured not only in megawatts and emissions reductions, but in jobs, skills, and industrial value created for developing countries. She emphasized that energy policy is inseparable from economic security, climate resilience, and human development.
21 September 2026 · Informanté →
Africa has vast renewable energy potential including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and green hydrogen, which can expand energy access and create green jobs while strengthening climate resilience. The article emphasizes that implementation must accelerate through bridging climate finance gaps, strengthening policies, and scaling nature-based solutions, though Africa contributes only 4% of global emissions yet faces severe climate impacts.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's deputy environmental commissioner Caroline Garus-Oas says protecting natural ecosystems such as forests, rivers, oceans and wetlands is critical in addressing climate change, noting that trees and algae absorb carbon dioxide and help maintain environmental balance. She also advocates for sustainable cities incorporating climate-smart buildings, solar energy and green spaces as nature-based solutions.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Over a decade after the Paris Agreement, the world continues to emit greenhouse gasses at record levels from fossil fuel burning. Experts say individuals have an important role to play alongside governments and businesses in reducing emissions, and offer practical steps such as using alternative transport, which can save up to two tonnes of emissions annually.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to miss the UN's 2030 target for universal access to clean cooking energy, with 900 million people lacking access on the continent. The article argues that closing a US$5.5 billion annual funding gap requires diverse solutions including LPG, solar stoves, and biogas, alongside innovative financing and inclusive policies.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
According to a Chevening alumnus writing for The Namibian, while fossil fuels remain crucial for energy access in sub-Saharan Africa and developing regions, the oil and gas industry must innovate through carbon capture, natural gas as a transition fuel, and emissions-reduction technologies to coexist with renewables and meet net-zero climate commitments.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
At the International Renewable Energy Agency's 16th Assembly in Abu Dhabi, Namibian officials highlighted the country's clear strategy and strong political support for renewable energy and green hydrogen. Deputy Speaker Katamelo attributed Namibia's success to well-planned reforms, competitive bidding, balanced risk-sharing, and strong institutions, while Minister Amutse noted the country's target of 70% renewable energy by 2030, backed by reforms including the Modified Single Buyer model.
13 January 2026 · New Era →