Celebrating Arbor Day 2025: “Forests and Food”
On 11 October 2025, Namibia will celebrate Arbor Day alongside the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations, under the theme “Forests and Food.”
The celebration will take place at Michelle McLean Primary School, Otjomuise 3, bringing together learners, schools, youth clubs, community groups, government, UN partners, and the private sector. Participants will walk, run, and cycle the Otjomuise green corridor to highlight the role of trees in sustaining biodiversity, strengthening food security, and building climate-resilient communities.
Event highlights:
- Cycle (20 km): starts 06:00
- Run (10 km): starts 06:30
- Walk (5 km): starts 07:00
- Main Ceremony: 08:30–13:00
This year’s theme emphasizes how forests support food systems, reminding us that planting and protecting trees is central to urban greening, environmental education, and sustainable development.
Arbor Day 2025 contributes to:
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
Partners include the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, UNDP, FAO, UNESCO, EIF, GIZ, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, and many more, showcasing Namibia’s collective action for a greener future.
📍 Venue: Michelle McLean Primary School, Otjomuise 3
📅 Date: 11 October 2025
🌐 Learn more: namibia.un.org
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