Rapid Trade and Environment Assessment - National Report for Namibia

The Rapid Trade and Environment Assessment for Namibia identifies 'green' opportunities and trade-related threats, recommending a shift toward high-value niche sectors and improved inter-agency coordination to achieve Vision 2030 objectives.

• Namibia's path to achieving Vision 2030's wealth and well-being objectives requires avoiding the industrialisation and bulk export models of South Africa or the West, instead focusing on high-value niche sectors and specialised products based on comparative advantages.
• The assessment identifies several strategic gaps and needs, including the lack of appropriate carbon market mechanisms that support rural development and sustainable land management, and the need for a national forum on trade and environment issues.
• To improve trade and environment outcomes, the report recommends appointing a technical body or champion to monitor international labelling and market developments, harmonizing policies regarding commercial meat exports and land management, and increasing coordination between government agencies negotiating international policies.

APA

Kandjinga,, J. J. Z. R. D. P. K. (2010). Rapid Trade and Environment Assessment - National Report for Namibia. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/rapid-trade-and-environment-assessment-national-report-namibia

Chicago

Kandjinga,, Jessica Jones,Julian Zeidler,Henock Ramakhutla,Pierre du Plessis,Sheila Kiratu,Laudika. Rapid Trade and Environment Assessment - National Report for Namibia. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2010. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/rapid-trade-and-environment-assessment-national-report-namibia.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{kandjinga2010rapid, author = {Kandjinga,, Jessica Jones,Julian Zeidler,Henock Ramakhutla,Pierre du Plessis,Sheila Kiratu,Laudika}, title = {{Rapid Trade and Environment Assessment - National Report for Namibia}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2010}, month = jan, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/rapid-trade-and-environment-assessment-national-report-namibia}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }