Global Environment Facility funds sustainable land project in Namibia
What happened
A six-day training program began in Oshakati, Namibia, for 45 agricultural extension and forestry officers. This training is part of the Drylands Sustainable Landscapes Impact Project, which plans to establish 220 field schools across three landscapes in northern Namibia. These schools aim to teach farmers practical skills related to crops, soil, and water resources.
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Why it matters
The project seeks to complement government efforts by equipping officers with skills to introduce the farmers’ field schools concept to rural communities. The initiative targets addressing challenges such as land degradation, water scarcity, and climate change in the Mopane-Miombo Belt.
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Who's involved
- Global Environment FacilityPublic funder of the Drylands Sustainable Landscapes Impact Project
- NamibiaCountry where the project is establishing field schools
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- NamibiaSpeculative
Agricultural production and land management in the targeted landscapes might improve due to the establishment of field schools.
How this reaches others
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The entities involved
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Global Environment Facility
public funder of projects to improve the global environment
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