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From Malawi to Namibia, drought has decimated southern African farms, with millions going hungry and the risk of floods in 2025.

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Cover and source: National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network
Documents and publications

This sNAPshot explores Namibia’s approach to developing a monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) system for adaptation in the agriculture sector as part of the national adaptation plan (NAP) process.

National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network
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Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems are about ensuring we implement climate change adaptation more effectively and more efficiently.

International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
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A UN pilot program in Namibia is trialing a new approach to financing climate adaptation. The project aims to empower local communities by putting decision-making and funding directly into their hands, allowing them to build resilience to climate change.

Conversation Media Group, the
Cover and source: Government of Namibia
Policies and plans

This National Action Plan for Health Security, based on the JEE recommendations and other complementary assessments, covers all the 19 technical areas required to effectively prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats.

Namibia - government
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Documents and publications

This diagnostic report was prepared in response to a technical assistance request from the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) to support the design and implementation of an index-based agriculture insurance program targeting small-scale farmers.

World Bank, the
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Policies and plans

Namibia's first Nationally Determined Contribution outlines the country's aims in relation to the the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Namibia - government
Cover and source: Global Earthquake Model Foundation
Documents and publications

This seismic risk profile of Namibia, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.

Global Earthquake Model Foundation (GEM)

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