Nature-Based Solutions Inventory for Namibia

The inventory details nature-based solutions (NbS) in Namibia, emphasizing community-based natural resource management and the integration of biodiversity conservation with climate adaptation. It highlights the critical need for NbS due to Namibia's high vulnerability to arid conditions, recurrent droughts, and land degradation, which threaten agriculture, tourism, and rural livelihoods.

• Nature-based solutions in Namibia rely heavily on community-based natural resource management to enable local communities to manage and benefit from resources sustainably. Most projects integrate biodiversity conservation with climate adaptation and pursue multifunctional goals, including sustainable agriculture, dryland restoration, and livelihood diversification.
• Namibia's high climate vulnerability is driven by its arid and semi-arid climate, limited rainfall, and dependence on climate-sensitive resources. Specific risks include rising temperatures, water scarcity, desertification, and recurrent droughts, which impact rangeland productivity, soil moisture, and the natural resource base supporting livestock and tourism.
• Capacity building is a strategic component of NbS implementation, delivered via self-help groups and local institutions. Training focuses on governance, market linkages, climate-smart agriculture, and ecosystem-based adaptation principles.

APA

Mwangilwa,, S. S. A. (2026). Nature-Based Solutions Inventory for Namibia. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/nature-based-solutions-inventory-namibia

Chicago

Mwangilwa,, Susan Sekirime,Daniel Abowe,Enock. Nature-Based Solutions Inventory for Namibia. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2026. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/nature-based-solutions-inventory-namibia.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{mwangilwa2026naturebased, author = {Mwangilwa,, Susan Sekirime,Daniel Abowe,Enock}, title = {{Nature-Based Solutions Inventory for Namibia}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2026}, month = jun, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/nature-based-solutions-inventory-namibia}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }