Nature-Based Solutions Inventory for Namibia

The 'Nature-Based Solutions Inventory for Namibia' (2026) documents 11 projects designed to mitigate climate risks—such as severe drought and water scarcity—through ecosystem-based adaptation. Central to these efforts is community-based natural resource management (CBNRM), which integrates local and Indigenous knowledge to restore degraded lands, diversify livelihoods (e.g., beekeeping and organic farming), and reduce human-wildlife conflict across nine Namibian regions.

• Namibia is highly vulnerable to climate change due to its arid and semi-arid climate and dependence on climate-sensitive resources. The country faces recurrent droughts, rising temperatures, and water scarcity, with 83% of rainfall lost to direct evaporation and 14% to evapotranspiration.
• Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) is a central element of NbS in Namibia, integrating traditional practices with modern conservation to reduce human-wildlife conflict and improve livelihoods. Many projects specifically target gender equality and social inclusion by promoting women-only groups, youth inclusion, and Indigenous leadership.
• The inventory documents 11 NbS for adaptation projects distributed across nine regions. The Zambezi region has the highest concentration of projects, hosting five of the documented initiatives.

APA

Sekirime, S., Mwangilwa, E., & Abowe, D. (2026). Nature-Based Solutions Inventory for Namibia. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2026-06/nature-based-solutions-inventory-namibia.pdf

Chicago

Sekirime, Susan, Enock Mwangilwa, and Daniel Abowe. Nature-Based Solutions Inventory for Namibia. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2026. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2026-06/nature-based-solutions-inventory-namibia.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{sekirime2026naturebased, author = {Sekirime, Susan and Mwangilwa, Enock and Abowe, Daniel}, title = {{Nature-Based Solutions Inventory for Namibia}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2026}, month = jun, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2026-06/nature-based-solutions-inventory-namibia.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }