While marking 10 years of the Paris Agreement at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Namibia reaffirmed its commitment to climate action through its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which serve as the country’s national climate plan outlining how it intends to cut emissions, adapt to the changing climate, and build a greener, more resilient future. Namibia’s NDC sets out 17 mitigation measures and 34 adaptation actions across key sectors like energy, agriculture, and transport. Together, these efforts aim to reduce an estimated 11.9 million tonnes of CO₂, a bold target for a nation that already absorbs more carbon than it emits. To achieve this ambition, Namibia estimates a total of USD 15 billion (approximately N$285 billion) is needed, with USD 13 billion (around N$247 billion) dependent on international support. President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on developed nations and global institutions to scale up climate finance, strengthen technology transfer, and ensure fair access to green investment, emphasizing that global commitments must be matched by real resources. “Climate finance should move beyond pledges and be accessible directly to developing countries,” the President said, urging that the Loss and Damage Fund complement new global finance goals for a fairer, more resilient world.

Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, made a stopover in Senegal en route to Belém, Brazil, where she will attend the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30). During the stopover, President Nandi-Ndaitwah paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal. The two Heads of State held cordial and fruitful discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation on regional and global issues of mutual interest. Photos: State House, Republic of Senegal.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with H.E. Sadyr Japarov, President of the Kyrgyz Republic, on the sidelines of #UNGA80. The two leaders explored ways to strengthen cooperation and deepen bilateral ties. President Japarov also shared Kyrgyzstan’s plans to expand its engagement with Africa, including opening embassies on the continent and seeking observer status at the African Union.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arrives at the Independence Arena to deliver the Keynote Address during the 63rd Anniversary of the Pan African Women's Organization (PAWO), at Independence Arena in Katutura, Windhoek.