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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.

This 2009 briefing analyzes Namibia's agricultural sector and food security strategies. It highlights that while Namibia faced rising food prices, a conservative pricing agreement between producers and millers mitigated the impact. The report details the country's reliance on subsistence farming for 1.5 million people and the government's efforts to increase food security through irrigation (the Green Scheme), import controls on staples and horticulture, and targeted subsidies for communal farmers. It also discusses Namibia's trade position within SACU, SADC, and the WTO, emphasizing its status as a net food-importing developing country.

This report provides a detailed development forecast for Namibia up to 2043, utilizing the International Futures (IFs) forecasting platform. It outlines a 'Current Path' based on existing policies and evaluates several sectoral scenarios—including stability, health, agriculture, and education—to determine their potential impact on GDP per capita and extreme poverty. The report concludes with a 'Combined Agenda 2063' scenario, which aggregates these interventions to project a significantly higher economic trajectory and a substantial reduction in poverty.