Recent news around Civil Society Organisations in Namibia
CIVIC+264, in partnership with NamNet, invites civil society organisations to attend a briefing on the progress made by the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) towards Namibia's National Programme of Action on Thursday, 2 July 2026. The African Peer Review Mechanism is a voluntary African Union initiative through which participating countries asse...
As Namibia navigates major developments in renewable energy, extractive industries and environmental governance, access to reliable information and meaningful public participation have never been more important. The Eco Dialogue Collective is inviting policymakers, civil society organisations, journalists, researchers and members of the public to c...
Please let us know if you can attend by this Friday 26 June at ethne.mudge@gmail.com
Civil society organisations, community groups, youth leaders, schools, researchers, artists, journalists and businesses are invited to apply for the 5th Namibia Sustainable Development Awards (SDA) 2026 under the theme "Empowering Namibian Youth for a Sustainable Future." The awards are a joint initiative of the Environmental Investment Fund of Nam...
Civil society organisations, education stakeholders, community leaders and members of the public are invited to attend the launch of the San Children Embrace Education Project, an initiative aimed at strengthening educational opportunities and support for San children and their communities. Hosted by the Women's Leadership Centre (WLC), the project...
The newly released African Media Barometer (AMB) Namibia 2026 highlights both the strengths and challenges of Namibia's media landscape, finding a growing gap between constitutional guarantees and their practical implementation. While Namibia continues to benefit from strong constitutional protections for freedom of expression, an open internet, an...
CIVIC +264 has been invited to nominate participants for a National Capacity Building Workshop on Advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through SDG Localisation in Namibia, taking place in Otjiwarongo from 15-17 June 2026. The workshop is organised by the National Planning Commission, with support from the United Nations, and aims to strengthen local implementation, data collection, monitoring and reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). CSOs interested in being considered are requested to submit their names, organisation, position, contact details, and a brief motivation by tomorrow, 4 June 2026. We are particularly interested in nominations from individuals working on SDG-related data collection, monitoring, reporting, research, advocacy, or community development. Please send nominations as soon as possible to allow CIVIC...
The European Union has launched a new Call for Proposals to support civil society and human rights work in Namibia. The overall objective is to strengthen the role of independent civil society in advocating for human rights, democratic governance, civic participation, accountability, and an enabling environment for civil society. Particular emphasis is placed on coalition-building, citizen engagement, and the protection of marginalised and vulnerable groups. Available funding: Lot 1: Civil Society (EUR 900,000–976,000)Lot 2: Human Rights (EUR 300,000–350,000) Applications must be submitted through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Concept notes are due by 17 July 2026 at 11:00 Brussels time. For full details and application documents, visit: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/ Please share widely with organisations, networks, and coalitions that may be interested.
Tracking Green Hydrogen Events in Namibia Date: Thursday 21 May Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Venue: House of Democracy, 70-72 Frans Indongo Ave RSVP: info@ippr.org.na
Supported by Hanns Seidel Foundation
