Youth embark on a ‘green Namibia’
2021-04-13
An environment initiative, aimed at turning Namibia into a green economy – step-by-step – has been pioneering efforts with youth groups across the country. The initiative, Eco Youth Family, was established in July 2020 and supported by Namibia Green Town organisation.
Lydia Kazapua, who holds several years of local authority administration - where waste management is a persistent problem – leads the project as consultant and founder.
According to Kazapua, the project aims to move the youths beyond the linear ‘take-make-waste’ model of production and consumption to one that is regenerative.
“We look at how to move Namibia to a circular economy system by equipping the youths with the skills, knowledge and mindset needed to build a system that works for Namibia society, the economy and environment.