Namibia officially validates carbon markets framework to drive climate action

WINDHOEK, June 7 (Xinhua) -- Namibia on Wednesday officially validated its carbon markets framework which will enable the country to participate in the international carbon market, a move that is expected to foster sustainable development in the country.

Speaking at the carbon market validation workshop, Namibia's Environmental Commissioner Timoteus Mufeti said the formal adoption of the framework sets out the requisite technical procedures for developing carbon market projects in the country under the Paris Agreement.