The Namibian government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening global cooperation on water governance.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruthy Masake, delivered the message on behalf of Minister Inge Zaamwani at the Global Water Partnership Organisation Board meeting.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia has accepted the responsibility of hosting the headquarters of the Global Water Partnership Organisation, a move aimed at strengthening global coordination and management of water resources.

The offices moved from Sweden to Namibia.

The recently concluded Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) conference has agreed to roll out focused regional meetings to address specific issues affecting conservancies, community forests, and community associations.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has launched the Namibia Integrated Landscape Approach for Enhancing Livelihoods and Environmental Governance to Eradicate Poverty project.