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President Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing climate threats

Overview

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the United Nations General Assembly regarding the threats posed by rising sea levels. She emphasized that the phenomenon is an accelerating reality impacting lives, ecosystems, and sustainable development.

Specifically, Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the vulnerability of Namibia’s coastal infrastructure, such as the Walvis Bay harbour, and the risks to the marine ecosystem and fisheries sector. While noting that Namibia contributes only 0.01% of global greenhouse gas emissions, she advocated for climate justice and urged increased international climate finance and resourcing for the Loss and Damage Fund.

Entities

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah · Namibia · Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem · Walvis Bay · United Nations General Assembly

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah warns of sea-level threats to Namibia

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah warned at the UN that rising sea levels threaten Namibia’s coastal infrastructure and marine economy, calling for urgent global climate finance and justice.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for accountable justice system in Namibia

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for an accountable and accessible justice system during Namibia's first State of Justice Conference, emphasizing grassroots access and anti-corruption efforts.

Sources

informante.web.na · namibian.com.na · nbcnews.na · neweralive.na