Windhoek Council Approves Environmental Partnership With WWF

Windhoek Council Approves Environmental Partnership With WWWF. The Municipal Council of Windhoek has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as part of efforts to advance sustainable development and environmental stewardship in the city.

The decision was taken during an ordinary council meeting held on Thursday, 5 February 2026.

Council Decision and Purpose of the MoUAccording to highlights from the meeting, the approved MoU establishes a formal partnership between the City of Windhoek and WWF. The agreement is aimed at strengthening collaboration on environmental and sustainability initiatives within the municipality.

The partnership is intended to support the city’s long-term development objectives by aligning municipal efforts with WWF’s expertise in environmental conservation and sustainability.

The collaboration will focus on addressing key environmental and urban challenges facing Windhoek. These include water scarcity, waste management, and climate change.

Through the MoU, the City of Windhoek and WWF will work together to promote sustainable practices that respond to these challenges. The partnership also places emphasis on improving environmental planning and management in line with the city’s development priorities.

An important aspect of the partnership is the promotion of community participation and conservation awareness. The MoU seeks to encourage residents and stakeholders to take part in environmental initiatives and adopt sustainable practices.

By involving communities, the partnership aims to support broader awareness of environmental issues and foster shared responsibility for protecting natural resources within the city.

The council noted that the partnership with WWF supports the City of Windhoek’s vision for a greener, more resilient, and inclusive urban environment. The MoU is expected to contribute to ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability into municipal planning and service delivery.mo

The council indicated that the approval of the MoU reflects its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable urban development.