The regional parliamentary conference to raise awareness among lawmakers on climate started in Windhoek.

The conference will take stock of national and international commitments on climate change that the governments in the region have taken.

The Swapo Party's Secretary for Legal Affairs, Pohamba Shifeta, has encouraged members to elect capable and competent candidates who can deliver on promises made.

Shifeta said putting incompetent candidates into positions of authority creates challenges and mistrust between the party and the community.