… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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 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. …
… THE EU HAD A BAD COP They are the richest group of nations still in the Paris Agreement, but this COP has not been the EU’s finest hour.While they have been grandstanding on the need for a fossil fuel roadmap, they backed themselves into a corner on another aspect of the agreemen …
… ” she told The Associated Press. “You can’t ignore all these people.” The CoP30 talks come as the United Nations warned earlier this month that the world was on track to exceed the 1.5C (2.7F) mark of global warming – an internationally agreed target set under the Paris Agreement …
… The United Nations (UN) Environment Programme said in its latest report earlier this week that it is “very likely” the world will exceed the 1.5 degrees Celsius global warming mark – an internationally agreed-upon target set under the Paris Agreement – within the next decade. …
… He dug in against the climate crisis, calling it a “hoax” and celebrated his administration’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement – the global pact to bring down carbon emissions. …
… Ten years after CoP21 and the Paris Agreement, which established a binding global framework to limit climate change, the third United Nations Ocean Conference is a historic opportunity. …
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.
Why it matters
Deputy commissioner's emphasis on nature-based climate solutions aligns with Namibia's environmental priorities and broader sustainability goals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.