Namibia’s commitment to achieving Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) and strengthening resilience across its dryland ecosystems was prominently showcased at the UNCCD CRIC23 in Panama City. During a high-level side event titled “Scaling Integrated Approaches for Drylands and Rangeland Resilience,” Kosmas Shilongo, National Project Coordinator for the Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Programme (DSL-IP) Namibia Child Project, presented compelling evidence of the country’s integrated and community-driven achievements across the Kunene–Cuvelai, Etosha, and Okavango subbasin landscapes. He highlighted the establishment of strong governance structures including triannual Landscape Management Committees (LMCs), a standardized fire cutline protocol aligned with FAO guidelines, and an LDN-focused Integrated Land Use Planning process measures that collectively enhance adaptive management, strengthen stakeholder coordination, and improve sustainable land-use decision-making.These initiatives demonstrate Namibia’s deliberate investment in systems that support long-term sustainability and climate resilience.
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