The youth have appealed to the government, development partners, and the private sector to redouble their efforts in enhancing food security and ensuring responsible utilisation of resources.

This request was made at the just-concluded inaugural National Youth Climate Change Summit and Namibia Local Conference of Youth in Windhoek.

Over one million people are said to be affected by food insecurity in the country.

With the projected severity of climate change impacts, Namibia is not spared, as factors such as drought continue to put pressure on socio-economic development.

Youth participants at the climate change summit committed to participating in educational programmes and workshops that will propel them towards implementing projects and other activities aimed at reducing the impact of climate change and enhancing food security.

However, a lack of funds and expertise could be obstacles.

Namibia recently validated the revised Nationally Determined Contribution, which outlines mitigation and adaptation mechanisms and solutions to tackle climate change for the next five years.

The youth resolved to engage holistically in dialogues, raise awareness, and leverage their voices to inspire actions in their communities for climate change adaptation and mitigation.

Upon receiving the youth's summit statement, the Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Heather Sibungo, reminded the youth of their role in tackling climate change.