President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah confirmed that the country has formally submitted its bid, emphasising that Namibia is well-positioned to lead the continent’s climate resilience efforts.
“If you look at the Environmental Management Fund, it has really benefited from the GCF, and we still want to benefit more because we really have areas, particularly Kunene, that are most hit by climate change,” said Nandi-Ndaitwah.
She noted that the government’s participation in the conference would focus on expanding access to climate financing and strengthening partnerships for adaptation.
“Going to this conference, we are trying to see how we can benefit ourselves. Another thing is the question of water, which is a challenge, and climate change and water are discussed together. So that is why Namibia is part of the Global Water Partnership programme,” she added.
Namibia, one of the driest countries in sub-Saharan Africa, faces recurring droughts and water scarcity, particularly in the north-western Kunene region. The government has been investing in renewable energy, green hydrogen and ecosystem restoration as part of its long-term climate strategy.
–ChannelAfrica–
