Environmental wellness

“The EIF has been able to make a significant impact in supporting communities in terms of livelihood enhancement, drought mitigation, financing of sustainable business concepts, and ensuring environmental protection.” Hon. Pohamba Shifeta

“As the Minister responsible for ensuring the protection of the environment, it is pleasing for me that environmental taxes on harmful products have been introduced in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance.” Hon. Pohamba Shifeta

“In spite of the difficult economic and financial climate, the EIF has been highly successful in mobilizing resources through both international and domestic sources.” Hon. Pohamba Shifeta

“National parks are a vital tool for conserving Namibia’s essential biodiversity. By managing parks, their irreplaceable assets and unlimited potential will be conserved for future generations. In addition, every year Namibia’s National Parks draw large numbers of tourists to Namibia, generating employment and stimulating development nationwide.” Hon. Pohamba Shifeta

“Underpinning the success of the communal conservancy programme is the simple but revolutionary idea of turning communities into wildlife protectors, thus creating a proud legacy of community game guards in Namibia and building a conservation-economy.” Hon. Pohamba Shifeta

“The future we want is one where all citizens care for and nurture the environment.” Hon. Pohamba Shifeta

“The Ministry further wishes to encourage Namibian timber processors to buy locally produced timber as opposed to importing timber from other countries to grow our industry and to create jobs and economic opportunities for the country.” Hon. Pohamba Shifeta

“We believe that through value addition, we will be able to promote the local timber industry and enhance its growth to contribute to lasting economic growth and development.” Hon. Pohamba Shifeta

“Until we are satisfied that harvested timber is dealt with in accordance with the relevant laws and the said regulations, new timber harvesting activities will remain prohibited.” Hon. Pohamba Shifeta

“All timber to be transported must be loaded in trucks in the presence of MEFT officials. Timber and timber products, being transported without the required permit, will be confiscated and culprits will be arrested and charged in accordance with law.” Hon. Pohamba Shifeta