Ongwediva Mayor Naemi Amuthenu has launched the Mayor's Community Backyard Gardening Project aimed at improving food security and promoting self-reliance among residents of the town.

The City of Windhoek has launched the Backyard Gardening Project to promote household food security and sustainable urban agriculture. The main objective is to increase food security through awareness and sustainable backyard production in Windhoek.

Urban agriculture is growing in Swakopmund as the municipality and some learning institutions continue to empower residents through the allocation of more land.

Urban agriculture is a particular focus area in the Swakopmund Municipality's strategic plan.