Namibia University of Science and Technology
The Namibia University of Science and Technology, a public university, has its roots in the establishment of the Academy for Tertiary Education (Act No. 13 of 1980).
Co-producing climate information for Windhoek decision making
This working paper provides an overview of a project that sought to co-produce, communicate and share climate change information to improve decision-making processes for adaptation in Windhoek, Namibia.
The Story of Water in Windhoek
The aim of the paper is to present a story about the 2015 to early 2017 Windhoek drought in the context of climate change while using the narrative approach.
“How-to” Guide: Co-exploring Terminologies
This brief explains how to conduct a terminology co-exploration exercise for climate change adaptation decision-making.
"Explainer" Guide: Co-exploring Terminologies
This brief explains why co-exploring language and terminology is important for creating a level playing field at the beginning of a multi-stakeholder engagement.
Learning Labs in Windhoek (video)
This video outlines how the Learning Labs approach brings stakeholders together to tackle climate change adaptation issues emerging in urban Africa.
University of Namibia
The University of Namibia (UNAM) is the largest university in Namibia. It was established by an act of the National Assembly on 31 August 1992.
Global warming of 1.5°C and higher brings profound challenges to semi-arid regions
This page collects together key messages and outputs from the ASSAR project relevant to global warming of 1.5°C and higher.
Determining what global warming of 1.5°C and higher means
This article describes ASSAR's method for what global warming of 1.5°C and higher means for the semi-arid regions of Botswana, Namibia, Ghana, Mali, Kenya and Ethiopia.
Religion and Tradition in Adaptation
Religion and tradition can act as barriers to the effective behavioural change needed for adaptation. However these can also be used to leverage local practices for better uptake of adaptation.
Implications of 1.5°C+ in Namibia
This infographic illustrates the potential impacts of global warming of 1.5°C and above on the local climate extremes and vulnerable sectors of Namibia.
Embracing the uncomfortable silences in climate information exchange
This article shares experience from a workshop in Windhoek, Namibia, where climate and social science researchers sat down with city managers and technicians to discuss climate information needs.
When adaptation barriers and enablers intersect
This report highlights findings of the interactions between barriers and enablers in four semi-arid regions, and how these interactions shape the underlying conditions for adaptation action.
The gendered challenges of food security
This article provides key findings from ASSAR study sites in the semi-arid regions of Africa and India, where gender was found to have a large role in how food security is affected.
Lessons from decentralised water governance in Namibia
ASSAR's research from Namibia illustrates the pitfalls of pursuing decentralisation and participatory governance without investing adequately in strengthening the capacity of local actors.
Spotlight on Transformative Scenario Planning
This Spotlight highlights the successes and challenges of a series of Transformative Scenario Planning workshops held by ASSAR in five countries.
Namibia Climate Change Adaptation booklets
These two booklets, one in English and the other in Oshiwambo, look at the changing climate in Namibia, and at the measures being taken to adapt.
Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management
The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) is a joint initiative of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Germany in respon
Climate Risk and Vulnerability: A Handbook for Southern Africa (2nd Edition)
An updated version of the popular handbook outlining projected climate change, sectoral impacts and responses (adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and accessing climate finance) in southern Africa
Ensuring Future Water Security through Direct Potable Reuse in Windhoek, Namibia
Adaptation Inspiration Theme: Ensuring Future Water Security through Direct Potable Reuse in Windhoek, Namibia
Transformative scenario planning in Namibia
ASSAR's Southern African team describes the outcomes of their first transformative scenario planning (TSP) workshop that was held in Omusati, Namibia in February 2017.
Experiential learning workshop
Southern African Development Community
The Southern African Development Coordinating Conference (SADCC), established on 1 April 1980 was the precursor of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Institute of Southern African Studies
The Institute  of Southern African Studies, based at the National University of Lesotho, serves as one of the principal research centres for identifying, initiating, promoting, and coordina
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