| Author |
Maria Sigopi, Joseph Makanda, Gracsious Maviza, Joram Tarusarira, Klaudia Amutenya, Sylvia Thompson, Baptista Joao, Panduleni Hamukwaya |
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| Abstract |
There is a clear need for further policy development on climate, peace, and security in Namibia. The country’s
existing policies, such as the National Adaptation Plans and National Climate Change Policy, provide a
foundation for the development of a comprehensive climate, peace, and security framework.
The Government of Namibia, its regional and international partners, and the United Nations (UN) should
cooperate on developing comprehensive analytic tools for climate-related peace and security risks. To this
end, a Common Vision for Climate, Peace, and Security in Namibia is essential to identify entry points for
strengthening existing efforts and collaboration between stakeholders within the country in alignment
with current instruments, particularly national adaptation plans or other adaptation strategies.
The Government of Namibia and its regional and international partners should work closely with diverse
local civil society actors, including marginalized and excluded groups, women, and girls, as well as ethnic,
religious, and tribal minorities in addressing climate-related security risks. This will prevent potential
conflicts between climate change and development strategies, while harnessing traditional, local, and
cultural resources to address climate-related security risks.
In the absence of Climate Change Act in Namibia, the current policy promotes the enhancement of
synergies amongst sectors and stakeholders for effective and efficient mitigation and adaptation responses
to climate change. Climate Change initiatives are therefore implemented through other legal frameworks.
Hence, there is a need to develop and adopt a Climate Change Act for Namibia. |
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