The Namibian government has reiterated its dedication to a sustainable and low-carbon economy during a Parliamentary Green Investment Dialogue, held at Walvis Bay.
The event brought together lawmakers, development partners, and industry players to advance the country's green investment agenda.
Central to the discussion was Namibia's alignment with national frameworks like Vision 2030 and NDP6, along with the country's recent membership in the Global Bio-fuels Alliance.
Officiating over the event, Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy Natangue Ithete emphasised that climate action is integral to national development, not an afterthought.
Ithete highlighted the progress achieved in renewable energy, including the doubling of installed capacity over the past five years and completion of projects like the 30 MW Omburu Solar Plant.
He highlighted plans to electrify rural health facilities and schools using solar power.
"Namibia has become a continental pioneer in the development of green hydrogen. Through strong international partnerships, we are developing large-scale projects in Tsau ||Khaeb National Park and beyond. These projects are designed to harness our world-class solar and wind resources to produce hydrogen for domestic use and global export."
Ithete stated key initiatives, such as the development of green hydrogen projects and a Green Hydrogen Scholarship Programme, that would add to infrastructure and local expertise.
He called on lawmakers to strengthen the legislative environment to support green growth and ensure that its benefits reach youth, women, and rural communities.
Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Phillipus Katamelo, urged African leaders and policymakers to embrace a spirit of solidarity and mutual learning.
Katamela highlighted the importance of changing attitudes toward the development of Africa, calling for collaborative solutions that prioritise sustainable growth.
"When we want to learn, we'll go to Malaysia, we'll go to Singapore. We'll go anywhere but our own; we don't celebrate. The culture is the same, and there's no difference, but we will always overlook ourselves, and that's the greatest thing that we need to change as policymakers and as legislators: our attitude."
Head of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme, James Mnyupe, highlighted Namibia's strategic approach to low-carbon development through targeted investments and policy innovation.
"So we say, what could we do with a molecule? The previous slide helped us realise that we could create fertiliser and shipping fuel. We could use it to reduce and add value to our own minerals here and at home and many more."