The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Minister has called on Namibians to safeguard the environment and avoid deforestation.

Pohamba Shifeta made these remarks during the commemoration of World Day to combat Desertification and Drought at Eenhana under the theme "United for Land. Our Legacy. Our Future".

The United Nations General Assembly had 29 years ago declared June 17 as World Day to combat desertification and drought.