Climate change is threatening Africa's ecosystems and economies.

The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, says the situation is placing the African country's developmental gains, prosperity, and aspirations under the Africa Union Agenda 2063 in jeopardy.

He urged that all member states respond collectively and boldly to the challenges presented by climate change.

"Partnerships are critical to an effective African climate response, and such partnerships will need to span beyond governments, the public and private sectors, and across regional and national borders. We must work together, both within Africa and with our international partners, not only in addressing the threats posed by climate change but also in leveraging the opportunities of a just, inclusive, and equitable transition to an African green economy. Namibia is a water-scarce country and its climate is classified as arid, semi-arid, and variable. The country remains vulnerable to climate-induced hydrometeorological extremes such as floods, droughts, and other shocks."