N-BiG facilitated a two day intensive training to equip Agribank staff with the knowledge and skills needed to better understand the biomass sector and effectively evaluate and issue loans for biomass projects, especially for SMEs and the broader business community. The training provides both theoretical and practical insights into Bush Control and Biomass Utilisation, focusing […]
Tag Archives: biomass
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Sep
Sep
Bush encroachment poses a significant environmental challenge, especially in savanna and arid regions like Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. The expansion of dense woody vegetation disrupts ecosystems, leading to reduced rangeland capacity, lower groundwater levels, biodiversity loss, and compromised ecosystem services. Climate change, land use practices, and ecological shifts are major drivers of this issue, […]
27
May
May
40MW NamPower’s Otjikoto Biomass Power Project is set to begin construction soon, bringing over 2,500 jobs and boosting our local economy. This milestone project paves firm grounds for learning and improving several industry activities such as diverse inclusive feedstock supply strategies (large scale & ad hoc supplies), implementation of sustainability frameworks such as FSC in wood […]
20
May
May
SBA Biofuel Steambioafrica’s new biofuel is produced using the new superheated steam process. It transforms locally harvested invasive bushes into SBA biofuel which can be used for convenient and affordable heating and cooking. SBA biofuel is processed in Namibia , at our first production plant at the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), near Otjiwarongo. SBA biofuel […]
05
Apr
Apr
This project was one of the cornerstone initiatives supporting governments efforts to combat bush encroachment in Namibia, and we are going to miss it. It played a pivotal role in shaping strategies and approaches on bush control and enhancing the capacities of farmers and entrepreneurs to create value chains,’ said Timoteus Mufeti, Environmental Commissioner, Ministry […]
17
Jan
Jan
Exciting News: Namibia Biomass Industry Group (N-BiG) Embarks on Strategic Partnership with SURE Certification! N-BiG is pleased to announce our pivotal role as the National Supporting Body in the collaboration with SURE Certification. This partnership signifies a major stride towards advancing sustainable biomass certification in Namibia and sets the stage for broader implementation across Africa. […]
08
Dec
Dec
Wishing you a season filled with joy, success, and prosperity! Happy Holidays from all of us at Namibia Biomass Industry Group (N-BiG)! May the festivities bring laughter, and great memories. Here’s to a bright and sustainable New Year!
08
Dec
Dec
Thrilled to present our comprehensive study on “Mobilizing Climate Finance through Carbon Removal: The Namibian Bush Biomass and Biochar Case.” Conducted by South Pole Carbon Asset Management Ltd. and VO Consulting for the Ministry of environment Namibia /GIZ Bush Control and Biomass Utilization Project (BCBU).In collaboration with stakeholders, the study explores climate and biodiversity finance’s […]
31
Oct
Oct
Calling all farmers, landowners, and biomass contractors in Oshikoto Region, Namibia! Join NamPower’s stakeholder workshop on the Ad-hoc fuel supply strategy for the Otjikoto Biomass Power Station. Your inputs are crucial for this initiative targeting SMEs and individual farmers supplying encroacher bush biomass. Date: 03 November 2023 Time: 09:00 – 12:00 at Kupferquelle Resort, Tsumeb, […]
31
Oct
Oct
Namibia Biomass Industry Group (N-BiG), the Charcoal Association of Namibia (CAoN), and the Namibian University of Science and Technology (NUST) successfully hosted the three -day Standard Bank Biomass Fair 2023, which included the Research Symposium, Biomass Industry Conference, Expo, Exclusive networking event and Biomass Music Concert, on the 7 – 9 of September 2023 at […]