Climate Compatible Development - Short Course on Climate Change for Namibian Parliamentarians

Climate Compatible Development Climate Compatible Development Short Course on Climate Change for Namibian Parliamentarians Professor Mark New 21 June 2021 Outline of the Talk • Introduction to climate compatible development and similar concepts • Low carbon development in Namibia • Climate resilient development in Namibia • A climate resilience check-list Climate Compatible Development “Developmen. [...] It should therefore: • Assess current and future climate risk • Reduce impacts of climate hazards today and in the future • Avoid options that exacerbate climate risk • Enhance benefits to society • Take a whole system approach to minimize negative trade-offs • Be flexible, to allow for adjustment climate conditions change Climate Resilient Development Need to address the climate risks facing Nami.