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Transferring knowledge and expertise from the Namibian Chamber of Environment to the next generation

Sun over dam, © Trendy Masule

About Us

NYCE engages Namibians between the ages of 18-35 in activities and programmes designed to empower and inspire them. 

  • We use youth-friendly communication platforms like social media to provide easy access to information on environmental conservation which can be shared widely. 
  • NYCE hosts regular competitions to encourage young Namibians to showcase their essays, artworks, videos, photos, and other talents in ways that highlight and draw attention to national threats to ecosystems and species.
  • By tapping into the expertise and knowledge of our parent body, the Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE), NYCE offers training, mentorship, and networking opportunities through webinars and in-person events where experts share their knowledge and experience with NYCE members.
  • Our members are encouraged and empowered to develop and implement practical outreach activities such as tree planting, clean-ups, and awareness campaigns to engage and educate Namibian communities and institutions on environmental issues.
  • NYCE is committed to long-term sustainability, which we achieve by raising funds and securing other forms of assistance from state and non-state actors across the country.
Sun low in the sky over the dunes.© Ndapandula Kapandu
Two people checking small nets in a lake.© Ottilie Fillipus
A woman sitting on a rock and smling.© Ndapandula Kapandu
A woman looking through binoculars.© Peuyavali Pofina

Partnering with Miss Earth Namibia

A collage of photos of Miss Earth Namibia, Albertina Haimbala.© Albertina Haimbala

Albertina Haimbala, Miss Earth Namibia 2024, has been on board with NYCE since our inception. Through this partnership, we are generating greater awareness about environmental issues in Namibia among young people who are interested in beauty, fashion and related sectors. We believe that conservation is everyone’s responsibility!

The NYCE Leadership Team

Our organisational structure is designed to provide centralised coordination and support for regional activities and events taking place across the country. The elected leadership positions include: President and Vice President, Secretary General, Regional Coordinators and Regional Secretaries. As the NYCE grows its membership base, we will look to establish leaders in each of Namibia’s 14 regions. Day-to-day operations and administrative functions are handled by the Youth Coordinator, a permanent staff position reporting to the elected leaders.

Punaete Kandjii

President

Tristan Kolling

Vice-President

Close up of Otillie Fillipus, smiling.

Otillie Fillipus

Secretary General

Trendy Masule

Youth Coordinator

Meameno-Etuna Tweufilwa

Regional coordinator: Kunene

Ivonne Ntabi

Regional coordinator: Erongo

Bartolomeus Thikusho

Regional coordinator: Kavango East

Felicia Katupisa

Regional coordinator: Khomas

Diina Shatipamba

Regional coordinator: Otjozondjupa

Halle Shaanika

Regional coordinator: Omusati

Portrait photo of Ndinelago Ithindi.

Ndinelago Ithindi

Regional coordinator:
Oshikoto

Portrait photo Abigail of Mushendami.

Abigail Mushendami

Regional coordinator:
Zambezi

Portrait photo of Johannes Aikali

Johannes Aikali

Regional coordinator:
!Kharas

Portrait photo of Willem Veiko.

Willem Veiko

Regional secretary:
Otjozondjupa

Alfried Ukongo

Regional secretary: Erongo

Beata Haupindi

Regional secretary: Khomas