Forests at the Heart of Climate Action and Community Empowerment

In a recent episode of the Venture Media in conversation with NILALEG podcast, Johnson Ndokosho, Director of Forestry at Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, shared his inspiring journey and the pivotal role forests play in combating climate change. With over 20 years of experience, Ndokosho’s passion for environmental conservation is evident as he describes forests as vital carbon sinks that absorb CO₂ while releasing oxygen – essential for life.

Ruacana Landscape – Ongete Farmer’s Association

The Namibia Integrated Landscape Approach for Enhancing Livelihoods and Environmental Governance (NILALEG) is an ambitious project aimed at improving the livelihoods of rural communities while promoting sustainable land management. One of its target areas is the Ruacana Focal Landscape, which stretches over parts of northern Namibia’s Omusati and Kunene regions. This landscape is home to communities like the Ongete Farmers’ Association, which has been a direct beneficiary of the project’s resources and training programmes