The first steps towards a Namibian Circular Bio Based Economy. Part 7
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by afritreeshop
4y ago
  Agriculture – Namibian Horticulture focus The solution to our economic problems have been with us all along and it’s really simple. Agriculture should be the backbone of all economies and the backbone of our energy and water needs as is so successfully demonstrated by European countries. Our Namibian Government knows this and have put many strategies and efforts into place to make it happen, however the combining factor which is the Circular Bio Based Economy has been omitted. By linking all the efforts towards this economic model, econo ..read more
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The first steps towards a Namibian Circular Bio Based Economy. Part 6
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by afritreeshop
4y ago
   Transport The world is seeing an accelerated move away from traditional fossil fuelled transport applications. Most developed countries are banning internal combustion engines from 2020-2050 and most major cities have already started to ban internal combustion vehicles. For a developing nation such as Namibia this means one thing, that the country will be seen as a dumping ground for internal combustion engine vehicles in the foreseeable future. Without proactive policies and investments into the electric transport space, Namibia will f ..read more
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The first steps towards a Namibian Circular Bio Based Economy. Part 5
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by afritreeshop
4y ago
  Energy Background Namibia has PV solar, hydro, coal and diesel electricity generation capacity. Our biggest drawback is cost of electricity, as around 60% of our electricity is currently being imported at high cost and together with high mark ups results in some of the most expensive electricity tariffs in the world. As an developing nation we need electricity generation and financial viable distribution infrastructure. A large percentage of the income generated by Nampower is going towards infrastructure development and maintenance.  It ..read more
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The first steps towards a Namibian Circular Bio Based Economy. Part 4
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by afritreeshop
4y ago
  Water  How to feed the world without degrading land and water resources, eroding biodiversity and contributing to climate change is among the greatest challenges of our times. FAO With limited resources comes greater responsibility to look after those value resources. Putting proper management systems in place, ensuring quotas for output in relation to use. Offering people potable water at a affordable price where they live is probably the biggest issue in Namibia. Agriculture water use is a luxury in certain circumstances and is a probl ..read more
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The first steps towards a Namibian Circular Bio Based Economy. Part 3
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by afritreeshop
4y ago
What we learned The Namib desert is not the oldest desert in the world without reason. Large Temperature and humidity swings in remarkable short spaces of time, periodic high speed and dry winds, known as East winds and the always present high radiation of the sun.  The task to grow commercial viable produce in the Namib desert at an economic viable cost in a predictive and repeatable manner is not something everyone should attempt. It is very hard and unforgiving work in inhospitable circumstances with nowhere to hide from the heat and tha ..read more
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The first steps towards a Namibian Circular Bio Based Economy. Part 2
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by afritreeshop
4y ago
The Solution The only acceptable solution for any agriculture activity is the one where global environmental impact is absent. A Zero carbon footprint and the most resource sensitive processes that are both sustainable and renewable must be at the core of all activities. What can be done to offset the economic risks and create value chains within Namibia’s borders that will not only create jobs, but also ensure positive outcomes in relation to affordable, locally avai ..read more
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The first steps towards a Namibian Circular Bio Based Economy. Part 1
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by afritreeshop
4y ago
Without the availability of affordable food, water and electricity no economy will prosper. The world’s energy needs keep on growing, agriculture land and practises are becoming environmental and political issues, water scarcity is a real problem, job creation is not keeping up with demand and resources to power industry and the transport sectors are damaging the environment and people’s health. Basically everything that was done before to feed, power, move and create wealth had an negative impact on earth and the future of mankind. Why ..read more
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The first steps towards a Namibian Circular Bio Based Economy. Part 8
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by afritreeshop
4y ago
  Finance. Let’s start at the end as this economic activity is where the buck stops literally. In order for our current financial systems to survive, it needs money to circulate. Money from transactions, investments and loans. We can not abolish this old system as it is what make everything we do possible, so we need to help it and the process should benefit the masses and environment to make it sustainable. The author has two proposals that can be debated, but first ask yourself, what is interest and what is an exchange rate? Why is it th ..read more
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