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The OvaHerero people of Namibia and Angola developed a Biocultural Community Protocol (BCP) between 2022 and 2024 to protect their traditional knowledge and land rights from threats like climate change and modernisation. Supported by Natural Justice and International Rivers, the process involved a six-phase approach including community buy-in, capacity building, research across 34 villages and museums, and multiple validation rounds. The final BCP, launched in June 2024 and translated into OtjiHerero, serves as a tool for internal governance and a requirement for external parties to ensure free, prior, and informed consent.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics argues that transitioning to zero-carbon electricity grids powered by wind and solar is technically and economically feasible. It debunks common myths regarding the need for fossil fuel backups and grid overloading, highlighting that stability can be achieved through flexibility solutions, digitalisation, and cross-border interconnectors. The document provides real-world examples from countries like Denmark, Portugal, and Namibia, while noting that insufficient investment in grid infrastructure remains a primary obstacle to a faster global rollout.

A reflective statement by Ruth Butterfield, Director of SEI Oxford, marking the 20th anniversary of the Stockholm Environment Institute's outpost in Oxford. The document outlines the center's evolution from a small team focused on rural vulnerability to a global actor in climate change adaptation, mitigation, and policy bridging.

This case study examines the efforts of the University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) from 2014 to 2021 to mainstream climate change into national and sub-national policy. It focuses on the role of 'knowledge brokering'—acting as a link between knowledge producers and users—to facilitate evidence-based decision-making and climate adaptation.

The report 'The Road to Sustainable Transport' examines the environmental and social impacts of global transportation, the evolution of international policy from the 1972 Stockholm Conference to the Sustainable Development Goals, and case studies of sustainable urban mobility. It highlights the role of public transit, non-motorized transport, and electrification in reducing carbon emissions and improving public health, while noting the potential for post-COVID-19 recovery packages to accelerate these transitions.

This policy brief outlines the role of nature-based solutions (NBS) in upgrading informal settlements in African drylands to improve climate resilience and quality of life, highlighting pilot projects in Namibia.

This research paper describes the co-production of Climate Risk Narratives (CRNs) for Windhoek, Namibia, as part of the FRACTAL project. These narratives translate complex climate projections into non-technical, plausible future scenarios to help city decision-makers integrate climate risks into urban planning and policy, specifically influencing the city's Integrated Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (ICCSAP).

SEI researchers developed a terminology card game as part of the Future Resilience for African CiTies and Lands (FRACTAL) project to help stakeholders in southern African cities, specifically Windhoek and Lusaka, overcome barriers in climate change adaptation planning. The game facilitates 'transdisciplinary knowledge integration' by helping participants distinguish between key concepts like weather, climate, adaptation, mitigation, and disaster risk reduction through a collaborative, non-threatening exercise. The activity is designed to build capacities and working relationships between city stakeholders and scientists to increase the uptake of science in policy.

This policy brief by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) examines the process of engaging Namibian civil society organisations (CSOs) in the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). It details how the APRM Sensitisation Project in Namibia (ASPIN), supported by SAIIA and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), enabled CSOs to develop an evidence-based submission on 13 critical governance issues to influence the country's self-assessment process.

This briefing details a Civil Society Working Group Meeting held on 06 September 2018 in Windhoek, Namibia, as part of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Sensitisation Project in Namibia (ASPIN). The meeting, organized by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), focused on updating participants on the progress of a civil society submission to the APRM.

This report assesses Namibia's readiness to implement the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) Mining Policy Framework (MPF). It evaluates the country's mining laws and policies across six thematic areas: Legal and Policy Environment, Financial Benefit Optimization, Socioeconomic Benefit Optimization, Environmental Management, Post-Mining Transition, and Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM). The assessment identifies strengths in geological data and revenue generation, but highlights critical gaps in mine closure legislation, occupational health and safety, and the formalization of the ASM sector.

This report documents a Civil Society Working Group Meeting held on 25 July 2018 in Windhoek, Namibia, as part of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Sensitisation Project in Namibia (ASPIN). Organised by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), the meeting aimed to help civil society identify key governance issues for a written submission to the APRM following Namibia's accession to the mechanism in January 2017.

This report details a workshop held on 19 April 2018 at the National Assembly in Windhoek, Namibia. Organised by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) as part of the APRM Sensitisation Project in Namibia (ASPIN), the event aimed to educate over 50 members of parliament (MPs) and staff on the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) and the role of parliament in the review process following Namibia's accession to the mechanism in January 2017.

A keynote statement delivered by Hon. Christine //Hoebes on behalf of the Deputy Prime Minister of Namibia during a civil society training workshop on April 17, 2018. The speech outlines Namibia's accession to the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), the required national institutional frameworks for its implementation, and the broader challenges and goals of the APRM across the African continent.

This report details a civil society training workshop held on April 17-18, 2018, in Windhoek, Namibia. The event, part of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Sensitisation Project in Namibia (ASPIN), aimed to engage civil society in the Namibian APRM process. Organized by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), the workshop provided guidance on the APRM's structure, the importance of early civil society submissions, and lessons from other African nations.

This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies examines the African Union's (AU) efforts to engage youth in democratic governance. It argues that while normative frameworks like the African Youth Charter and the African Governance Architecture–Youth Engagement Strategy (AGA–YES) exist, there is a significant gap between these theoretical rights and the practical reality for young Africans, who often face unemployment and political marginalisation.

This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies critiques the 2012 SADC Ordinary Summit in Maputo, arguing that the organization is increasingly neglecting security and political governance in favor of economic integration. The author contends that this separation ignores the necessary links between political stability and economic development, leaving critical governance crises and security frameworks unaddressed in the summit's agenda.

This case study examines the operational challenges faced by Namibia Dairies (ND), a dairy processor part of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group. The document details significant barriers to growth, including trade disputes over milk dumping from South Africa, regulatory hurdles in Angola and Botswana, and domestic issues regarding VAT claims, finance, and a shortage of skilled engineers.

A case study on DB Schenker, a German logistics multinational, focusing on its expansion into Namibia via the acquisition of Desert Logistics in April 2012 and the operational challenges it faces in the SADC region.

This case study examines the operational challenges faced by Wesbank Transport, a Namibian logistics market leader, in conducting cross-border transport within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). The company reports that regulatory inconsistencies, insurance gaps, and border inefficiencies force it to avoid lucrative markets and focus only on predictable routes.