23/05/2026
Biodiversity resources are the foundation - Marunga
Silvanus Geiriseb.
The biodiversity resources are the foundation upon which Namibia builds and develops it economy to improve the welfare of its citizens, according to Anselm Marunga, deputy minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism. The International Day For Biological Biodiversity was commemorated at Khorixas today under the theme ' Acting Locally for Global Inpact,'.
The theme for the 2026 International Biodiversity Day focuses on acting locally for global impact, emphasizing urgent, practical action to protect ecosystems.
"However, the loss of biodiversity threatens all, including human health.
According to scientific evidence loss can expand disease transmission from animals to humans, while on the other hand, if we keep on improving biodiversity through effective interventions, it offers excellent tools to fight against pandemics like the one caused by Coronaviruses.
It highlights the urgency for implementing the Kumming-Montrel Global Biodiversity Framework by 203 , with the main objective to halt biodiversity loss through inclusive, society wide efforts.
The chief regional officer for Kunene region, George Kamseb, Khorixas mayor, Lesley /Awaseb, former Khorixas constituency councilor, and personal assistant to current constituency councillor, Sebastian.I. Gobs, Khorixas Community Radio, local authority councilors from Outjo and Khorixas, as well as various traditional6 leaders and religious leaders, attended the commemoration of International Day For Biological Biodiversity held at Khorixas today.
Welwitchia Junior Secondary School and Riemvasmaker Traditional Council entertained the gathering attended by nearly 200 people.