PPPs to bolster resource management
There is now, more than ever, an urgent call for collective action and commitment to support public-private partnerships (PPPs) in community-based natural resource management as a powerful tool in combatting climate change and protecting the planet.
This is according to the director of the Namibian Association of CBNRM Support Organisations (Nacso), Maxi Louis.
She gave a presentation on community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) PPPs at a recent Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) stakeholders conference.
The conference was aimed at gathering think tanks from across various disciplines in the public-private partnership climate financing sphere.
Many benefits
Louis said PPPs in CBNRM can encourage private businesses to adopt sustainable practices, reduce their environmental impact, and achieve broader climate goals.
"CBNRM projects address issues around indigenous rights, social equity and community engagement. As a result, they are seen as more effective and sustainable, making them attractive candidates for climate funding," she said.
She highlighted that the success of CBNRM can be influenced by factors such as access to finance and secured land rights at the local level.
"In the absence of appropriate CBNRM PPP policies, stakeholders may face significant challenges in implementing projects and benefiting from them fully."
Louis said potential barriers could be conflicting interests, governance issues, or non-inclusive regulations.
"Within CBNRM PPPs, we need to stress prioritising social and environmental safeguards."
Resilience boosted
According to her, the link between climate financing, CBNRM, and PPPs lies in their potential to collaborate and reinforce each other to achieve sustainable and climate-resilient development.
She said by integrating community-based approaches and PPPs into climate finance strategies, "we can better address the challenges of climate change while fostering environmental stewardship and inclusive development."
This is according to the director of the Namibian Association of CBNRM Support Organisations (Nacso), Maxi Louis.
She gave a presentation on community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) PPPs at a recent Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) stakeholders conference.
The conference was aimed at gathering think tanks from across various disciplines in the public-private partnership climate financing sphere.
Many benefits
Louis said PPPs in CBNRM can encourage private businesses to adopt sustainable practices, reduce their environmental impact, and achieve broader climate goals.
"CBNRM projects address issues around indigenous rights, social equity and community engagement. As a result, they are seen as more effective and sustainable, making them attractive candidates for climate funding," she said.
She highlighted that the success of CBNRM can be influenced by factors such as access to finance and secured land rights at the local level.
"In the absence of appropriate CBNRM PPP policies, stakeholders may face significant challenges in implementing projects and benefiting from them fully."
Louis said potential barriers could be conflicting interests, governance issues, or non-inclusive regulations.
"Within CBNRM PPPs, we need to stress prioritising social and environmental safeguards."
Resilience boosted
According to her, the link between climate financing, CBNRM, and PPPs lies in their potential to collaborate and reinforce each other to achieve sustainable and climate-resilient development.
She said by integrating community-based approaches and PPPs into climate finance strategies, "we can better address the challenges of climate change while fostering environmental stewardship and inclusive development."
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