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The Namibian
… 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 …
COP30: Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summitThe Namibian
… ” 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 …
Thousands march for climate at CoP30 summit in BrazilThe Namibian
… 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. …
COP30 climate summit hears from countries suffering global warming harmsThe Namibian
… 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. …
‘Trade now being used as a weapon,’ Ramaphosa tells UN in jab at Trump tariffsThe Namibian
… 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. …
‘We Are the Oceans’The Namibian
… Trump’s past scepticism about climate science and withdrawal from the Paris Agreement threaten Namibia’s environmental resilience efforts, which are heavily dependent on sustained international support. …
Trump’s Return: A Turning Pointfor US, Africa and Namibia?The Namibian
… Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Council launched its green hydrogen strategy at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, which supports the country’s commitment to the Paris Agreement on climate change, with the ultimate goal of reducing emissions to net zero by 2050. …
Hyphen starts collecting meteorological dataThe Namibian
Cop27 global environmental objectives are outlined in the Paris Agreement, a legally binding international treaty adopted by 196 parties in Paris on 12 December 2015. …
Can Namibia Have Her Cake and Eat it? Fossil Fuels vs Green GrowthNamibia 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 →