National Policy on Climate Change for Namibia

Law passed

This document presents information about the main expected impacts of climate change in Namibia and about those most vulnerable. The document also proposes objectives that the Government of Namibia will aim to achieve through an effective and efficient response to climate change. The Policy aims in particular at enabling a sustainable access to water, food security, human health and wellbeing, access to fisheries and marine resources, making infrastructure resilient to climate risks, low carbon energy and economy, education, public awareness, research. It further seeks to improve disaster risk management, better allocate financial resources and foster international cooperation.