Namibia’s bush savannas are undergoing extensive transformation, with bush encroachment impacting over 45 million hectares of rangeland, resulting in diminished grazing capacity, reduced biodiversity, and constrained water resources. Addressing the urgent need for sustainable bush control and optimised biomass utilisation, the Namibia Biomass Industry Group (N-BiG) has launched a pioneering pilot project on Biomass Quantification […]
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The SURE-EU system covers the entire biomass chain – from production to energy, heat, and cold generation. This holistic approach ensures that every step is verified, making sustainability easier to track and more reliable to report. Transparency is key—not just for compliance with EU standards but also for building trust with customers, stakeholders, and regulators. […]
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N-BiG, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Göttingen (UniGoe), OGF GmbH, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), and a drone pilot from Fly Lab Namibia, embarked on an exciting new project focused on Digital Biomass Quantification. Using cutting-edge laser scanning technology—both aerial (drones) and ground-based—this project aims to explore more efficient […]
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As part of the implementation of the NamPower Otjikoto Biomass Power Station (OBPS) ,a delegation from the French Development Agency (AFD) and the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM) is visiting Namibia from 7 to 11 April 2025 as part of the mission on the mission aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the implementation […]
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The CARP+ project, led by the University of Namibia, has been finding solutions by turning invasive bushes into valuable products. This included using encroacher bush silage for animal feed, producing oyster mushrooms from bush residues, and developing other products like biochar and fencing poles. By promoting sustainable farming, the project aimed to support smallholder farmers, […]
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The biomass industry, often viewed through the lens of waste management or energy production, holds the potential to become a cornerstone of environmental, social, and economic development in Namibia. The ButoVal Research Project, officially launched on 11 March 2025 in Witvlei, is a strategic initiative aimed at addressing the adverse effects of bush encroachment in […]
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During 4–5 March 2025, our technical team participated in the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Group Scheme Training in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. The training took place at the NCT Forestry Agricultural Co-operative and SAPPI Institute facilities, providing both theoretical and practical insights into FSC certification and its implementation. A key highlight of the training was a […]
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Namibia’s vast encroacher bush offers a unique opportunity to restore rangelands, improve agricultural productivity, and create jobs – but sustainability must guide every step of the way. By combining responsible bush thinning with value-added products such as charcoal, bush-based animal feed, and biochar, Namibia can turn an environmental challenge into an economic opportunity. With over […]
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The ambitious EU-funded SteamBioAfrica project set out to address these multiple challenges. The key aim was to demonstrate that an innovative process called superheated steam torrefaction could be used to transform bush plants into a solid biofuel with coal-like properties. “We wanted to show that the bush could be used as fuel, without the need […]