Namibia Is Showcasing Its Green Hydrogen Projects at COP31

The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P) is showcasing the Namibia's emerging green hydrogen project pipeline at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye.

Speaking at the conference, NGH2P Interim Head of Programme, Joseph Mukendwa emphasized that the programme is presenting projects focused on producing green ammonia, green fertiliser and green steel to international stakeholders.

Mukendwa said that the products are being developed using clean energy rather than fossil fuels, making them relevant to the global shift towards cleaner industrial production.

He added that the programme is also presenting the institutional and governance frameworks established to build international confidence in how Namibia's green hydrogen projects were managed and advanced.

“COP 31 is actually an amazing platform because in so doing, we are able then to seek to raise additional funding to support these projects,” Mukendwa said.

He identified the Climate Investment Funds as one of the partners the programme was seeking to engage to present its project pipeline and secure support for advancing Namibia's green industrialisation ambitions.

Mukendwa said the conference also provided opportunities for developing countries to access grants and concessional financing to support climate-related initiatives.

The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) started on Monday, 9 November, in Antalya, Türkiye, and will run until 20 November 2026, bringing together governments, international organisations, businesses and development partners to discuss climate commitments, clean energy transition and global efforts to reduce carbon emissions.