Namibia's Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Anselm Marungu, has called for law and policy to guide the use and management of natural resources in the country. He made the remarks at the official launch of the fifth edition of a fully revised environmental law publication.
Marungu emphasised that Namibia's natural resources should be managed within a clear legal and policy framework to ensure sustainability and equitable benefit for all citizens. The launch event brought together stakeholders from government, academia, and civil society.
The updated edition of the environmental law book is intended to serve as a reference for policymakers, legal practitioners, and students. It reflects recent developments in Namibia's environmental legislation and policy landscape.
Namibia's Constitution, particularly Article 95(l), mandates the state to maintain ecosystems, essential ecological processes, and biological diversity, and to utilise living natural resources on a sustainable basis for the benefit of all Namibians. The deputy minister's remarks align with this constitutional obligation.
