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The Namibia Biomass Industry Group (N-BiG) participated in the 3rd Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (DSL-IP) Regional Stakeholders Mechanism (REM), held in Maputo, Mozambique, from 29 September to 3 October 2025. N-BiG was invited by the Namibia Dryland Landscapes-Impact Program- Namibia Child Project to attend and complement their participation at the event. The workshop was […]

Last year, N-BiG proudly became the first National Supporting Body for SURE Certification in Africa, putting Namibia at the forefront of sustainable biomass standards. This milestone is envisioned to open doors for promoting responsible biomass production, expanding global market access, and strengthening collaboration with Certification Bodies to certify companies across the biomass value chain. Since […]

Over the past few days, N-BiG, in collaboration with iED and NACSO under the ESS-OBPS project, has been actively working in the Otjituuo Community Forest (OCF). The mission focused on engaging key stakeholders and fostering inclusive participation in the community’s role within the project’s fuel supply chain. The engagement began with a meeting with the […]

PUBLIC INVITATION | NamPower, in collaboration with NNF, N-BiG, IED Consult & Nitidae, invites farmers, service providers, and the public to a series of free Stakeholder Engagement Sessions taking place in Tsumeb next week, focusing on Namibia’s Emerging Biomass Fuel Supply Strategy for the Otjikoto Biomass Power Station (OBPS). Date : 31 July 2025 Topics […]

NamPower is inviting bids of consultancy services for forest stewardship council (FSC) certification services from a FSC accredited certification body for the certification of the proposed NamPower FSC group scheme for the Otjikoto Biomass Power Station Clarification Closing Date: 14 July 2025 (Namibian Time) Bid Deadline: 01 August 2025 at 10:00 (Namibian Time) Bid Documents: […]

Today we celebrate the beauty and resilience of our planet. From the open plains to the quiet trees standing tall, nature reminds us of the balance we must protect. This year, let’s go Beyond the Bush — not just to explore, but to take action. Whether it’s reducing waste, planting a tree, or simply respecting […]

Today we successfully concluded the project evaluation workshop for our impactful three-year partnership (2022-2025) between Namibia’s Biomass Industry Group (N-BiG) and Germany’s Bundesverband Bioenergie (BBE) and Sequa, supported by funding from BMZ. This strategic collaboration has delivered significant results, strengthening N-BiG’s capacity as a leading bioeconomy organization while advancing sustainable bush biomass utilization across Namibia. […]

The Namibia Biomass Industry Group (N-BiG) and the Charcoal Association of Namibia (CAoN) hereby announce that the Annual BIOMASS FAIR will now be hosted biannually, rather than annually. The Biomass Fair is an event tailored toward the blossoming bush biomass sector in Namibia and the region at large. The event brings together stakeholders to exchange […]

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 […]

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. […]