United Nations Namibia

10/06/2026

💡 Did you know?
As 🇳🇦UNRC,

leads the UN's support for Namibia's nationally driven development agenda, coordinating partners to strengthen employment pathways, expand & unlock opportunities for all Namibians. 🤝

10/06/2026

Through the project, Namibia 🇳🇦 is building a future of & stronger together.
Government, the UN & partners are working as one to create jobs, expand coverage & drive inclusive growth.

26/05/2026

23/05/2026

Community voices are central to Namibia’s green industrial transition.

During a dialogue in Lüderitz led by UN Resident Coordinator , alongside WFP Country Director, Simon Denhere and FAO Acting Representative, Ferdinand Mwapopi, residents, local stakeholders and community representatives reflected on the opportunities and concerns linked to Namibia’s growing green hydrogen economy.

Discussions highlighted the importance of ensuring that large-scale investment translates into visible local benefits through jobs, skills development, SME participation and inclusive access to opportunity.

A strong message emerged throughout the engagement: Namibia’s green transition must not leave communities behind. Youth, women, persons with disabilities and local businesses must be active participants in shaping a sustainable and inclusive future.

22/05/2026

Driving Inclusion in Namibia’s Green Transition 🌍⚡

UN Resident Coordinator Hopolang Phororo, with WFP’s Simon Denhere and FAO’s Ferdinand Mwapopi, met with Hyphen to discuss Namibia’s landmark green hydrogen project and its potential to drive truly inclusive development.

The core priority is clear: Namibia’s green transition must benefit people on the ground—creating jobs, boosting local businesses, and uplifting communities in underserved regions.

With an estimated 15,000 construction jobs and 3,000 operational roles on the horizon, this project is a massive opportunity to empower youth and build long-term human capital. 📊

To unlock this potential, the dialogue highlighted the critical need for:
🔹 Strengthening local skills and training pipelines
🔹 Expanding opportunities for local SMEs
🔹 Bridging regional inequalities in access to jobs
🔹 Ensuring a people-centered approach that leaves no one behind

Through ongoing dialogue and partnership, the UN remains committed to supporting sustainable, equitable development pathways for all Namibians.

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22/05/2026

Can multi-million-dollar green industrialization directly uplift an under-resourced rural community? 🌍✨

Resident Coordinator Hopolang Phororo, alongside Acting FAO Representative Ferdinard Mwapopi, recently concluded a targeted field mission to the Dâures Green Hydrogen Village in the Erongo Region to explore exactly that.

Dâures is proving to be far more than an energy pilot programme. It is a fully integrated, net-zero ecosystem where green hydrogen production directly connects to future low-carbon fertilizer production, climate-smart agriculture, water innovation, and sustainable local livelihoods.

A unique component of this circular ecosystem is the Dâures Net Zero Tourism Lodge & Campsite. Operating entirely off-grid, this eco-facility seamlessly blends sustainable tourism with industrial innovation.

It provides eco-friendly accommodation for visiting international research students, green energy delegates, and eco-travelers—proving that green industrial spaces can successfully coexist with nature-inspired hospitality while creating diversified local jobs.

During the visit, the delegation observed local capacity in action, with Namibian technicians carrying out key plant installations—from welding and piping to complex electrical cabling. The team also visited the high-tech greenhouse facility, where local youth are actively contributing to regional food security through commercial crop production. 🧑‍🌾🌱

Engagements with Senior Traditional Councillor Herman !Naruseb and the Dâures Daman Traditional Authority focused on water security, technical skills development, youth employment, and ensuring community equity remains central to the green transition. 🤝

For a just and sustainable transition under NDP6 and the UNSDCF, green investments must move vulnerable communities from spectators to active participants in Namibia’s future economy. 💪

18/05/2026

Advancing inclusive green hydrogen development in Namibia

Ahead of the UN Green Hydrogen field mission to the Erongo and ǁKharas Regions, UN Resident Coordinator, Hopolang Phororo met with Erongo Regional Governor Hon. Nathalia /Goagoses in Swakopmund for a strategic dialogue on renewable energy, skills development, and community-centred growth.

The engagement underscored a shared commitment to ensuring Namibia’s green transition delivers tangible benefits for local communities—particularly young people and vulnerable groups—through stronger participation, job creation, and future-oriented technical and vocational skills.

Discussions also highlighted the need to move beyond assessments toward visible impact, strengthening coordination, evidence-based planning, and partnerships that translate opportunities in green hydrogen into real improvements in livelihoods and local development.

A key focus was enhancing regular coordination between the UN system and regional leadership to improve implementation, accountability, and inclusive outcomes.

Thank you to the Governor of the Erongo Region for the constructive engagement and leadership in advancing sustainable and inclusive development.

12/05/2026

🎬 Young people are powerful storytellers for change.

The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has officially launched the 2026 edition of the Youth Video Festival, inviting young filmmakers worldwide under the age of 25 to submit original short films on migration, diversity and social inclusion. 🌍✨

This year’s edition also features special recognitions on:
📌 Combating xenophobia & discrimination
📌 Responsible narratives on migration
📌 AI for

Whether through documentary, animation, fiction or creative storytelling, PLURAL+ encourages youth to challenge stereotypes, foster dialogue and promote understanding across cultures and communities.

🗓️ Submission deadline: 30 June 2026
🔗 Learn more & apply: pluralplus.unaoc.org

29/04/2026

From global shocks to coordinated action
The Sustainable Development Dialogue Series (SDDS), convened by the National Planning Commission and UN Namibia, brought partners together around a clear reality:
Global turbulence—driven by energy price volatility, geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions—is already affecting Namibia, with direct impacts on households and the wider economy. Government is taking action and strengthening resilience and NDP6 implementation is paramount.

24/04/2026

🌱📚 Building brighter tomorrows together in Gava, Mpungu Constituency 🇳🇦

The Gov’t of Namibia, the United Nations and the Commonwealth Heads of Mission officially handed over the Building Brighter Tomorrows Project at Hausiku Selma Nangura Primary School.

Implemented through the Kavango West Regional Council with and , the handover included irrigation equipment, agricultural inputs and capacity building to sustain school gardens, poultry systems and learner wellbeing.

UN Resident Coordinator Phororo said “Sustainable development is not delivered to communities. It is built with communities.”