Namibia has officially submitted a letter of acceptance to join the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), a global initiative promoting climate-resilient infrastructure.

The letter was handed over during official talks between President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a state visit to Namibia.

The India-led coalition brings together national governments, UN agencies and other partners to address the growing impact of climate disasters.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomed the move, linking it to the country’s efforts to strengthen its agricultural sector.

"Namibia, bearing witness to the adverse effects of climate change through the ravaging droughts, remains fully committed to enhancing agricultural productivity while mitigating the impacts of climate change," she said.
 "By exploring climate-smart practices which are critical interventions to build climate resilience and improve food security."

In addition, the two countries signed three agreements, including one under the Global Biofuels Framework Agreement, which promotes biofuels in the global energy transition.

Prime Minister Modi assured Namibia of India’s commitment to deliver results.

"I am not a storyteller, I am an implementer," he said.

The implementation of the agreements will be overseen by the Namibia-India Joint Commission of Cooperation.