President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has departed for Belém, Brazil, to participate in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) from 6 to 7 November 2025. The conference, themed “From Agreement to Action: Accelerating the Implementation of Climate Solutions,” gathers global leaders to boost efforts toward climate resilience, adaptation, and sustainable development.
Before leaving, President Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed Namibia’s strong and ongoing commitment to environmental protection, a principle embedded in the Namibian Constitution since independence.
“Environmental protection has been central to the Namibian Government since Independence and is a constitutional obligation,” she said. “Since the Rio Earth Summit, we have closely followed environmental matters, especially under the three Rio Conventions: biodiversity, desertification, and climate change.”
She underlined the severe impacts of climate change on Namibia, with recurrent droughts and desertification severely affecting communities, notably in the Kunene Region.
“Namibia is globally recognized as one of the countries most affected by climate change,” she noted. “This is why we engage actively in global climate discussions and have benefited from the Green Climate Fund through our Environmental Management Fund, though we aim to access further support to boost national resilience.”
The President also stressed the critical connection between water scarcity and climate change, highlighting Namibia’s participation in the Global Water Partnership Programme and international water security talks.
“Water challenges are inseparable from climate change issues,” she explained.
Finally, President Nandi-Ndaitwah reiterated Namibia’s readiness to take a leading role in Africa’s climate financing, recalling the country’s strong bid to host the Green Climate Fund Secretariat and expressing optimism about future opportunities.
