Blogs

Freshwater fish as a potential nutritional gap-filler in combating malnutrition in Namibia
Interview with Vilio Muunda Vilio is a member of NYCE who works as a fisheries biologist at Kamutjonga Inland Fisheries Institute (KIFI) in…
The impact of Namibia’s drought on livelihoods and the environment
A cold rush would run down our spines as we remembered the pain we endured as Aunty Nelao’s cane stroked our little bums.…
What I have learnt about the complex effects of drought in Namibia
Namibia, one of the driest nations in Sub-Saharan Africa, faces a significant drought this year. The ecosystem, our shifting landscapes, and people’s livelihoods…
Can Namibian community conservation survive the 2024 Drought?
Namibia recently hit global headlines, as the government responded to the intense drought with a plan to cull 723 animals. Although the country…
Winning the Youth Environmental Heroes Competition
At the Namibian Youth Chamber of Environment (NYCE), we dedicated the month of September to both cleaning up and innovating for a sustainable…
A Plastic Ocean: A Growing Threat to Our Coastlines
For someone who was fortunate enough to live by the ocean for three years, I once believed our beaches were clean. I watched…
Are Women, Youth and People with Disabilities Neglected in Namibia’s Climate Change Interventions?
Climate change is a pressing global challenge and its impacts have been felt severely in Namibia. As the country grapples with drought and…
Raising your voice for sustainable development
The balance between conservation and economic development is commonly deemed impossible because of the various aspects involved to enable each of these to…
Namibian Youth Chamber of Environment: A New Dawn for Conservation
Windhoek, Namibia – July 17, 2024: The Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) has launched an initiative aimed at fostering environmental stewardship among the…
Learning to promote good hygiene and sanitation practices in Namibian communities
Effective hygiene and sanitation are crucial for the health and well-being of communities, especially in urban informal settlements and rural areas. There are…