Living-Earth

10/09/2026

📣 **Help us showcase civil society’s contribution to nutrition in Namibia!**

From **22 to 24 September 2026**, NAFSAN and the Government of the Republic of Namibia, together with their partners, will present:

**Nutrition in Namibia: Key for Growth and Development**
📍 Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre, Windhoek

The event will reflect on progress towards Namibia’s Nutrition for Growth commitments through an exhibition, guided tours, nutrition dialogues and a screening of *The Last Seed*.

NAFSAN is inviting civil-society organisations, academic institutions and committed private-sector partners to share their contributions to these national commitments.

Your contribution could include:

- A project, programme or community activity
- Research or materials developed
- Advocacy, training or awareness work
- Achievements, lessons or success stories
- Photographs for the exhibition
- Videos, publications or webpages that can be shared through QR codes

The exhibition will cover sustainable food production, community health and food safety, access to food, nutritional health services, children’s nutrition, healthy diets, investment in nutrition and multi-sectoral collaboration.

📧 Send your information and materials to **[email protected]**
📞 Enquiries: **085 771 1229**

Please share this invitation with organisations and individuals whose work deserves to be represented.

More information on Namibia’s commitments:
https://globalnutritionreport.org/resources/naf/commitment-tracker/?target_country=NA&sort_by=parent_organisation__title

28/08/2026

Organic Certification in Namibia: Your PGS Questions Answered 🌱 | Q&A

Have questions about organic certification and the Participatory Gu...

28/08/2026

🌱 ORGANIC CERTIFICATION: EPISODE 2 🥕📋

What does the journey towards organic certification look like? 🌱I...

28/08/2026

🌱 ORGANIC CERTIFICATION: EPISODE 2 🥕📋
What does it take to become organically certified through a Participatory Guarantee System (PGS)?
In Episode 2, we continue our conversation on Organic Certification for the Namibian Market and explore the steps involved in the PGS process — from submitting documentation and pre-assessment to physical farm assessments. 🌿
We also take a closer look at record keeping for organic vegetable products and why documenting your farming activities matters. 📝🥬
Good records help producers keep track of their practices, production and products while supporting transparency and accountability throughout the certification process.
🌍 Sustainable agriculture starts with knowledge, transparency and community.
🎥 Watch Episode 2: https://youtu.be/QHChNXifpyg
📄https://living-earth.africa/2026/08/28/organic-certification-in-namibia-episode-2/

27/08/2026

🌱 HOW DO WE KNOW IF SOMETHING IS REALLY ORGANIC? 🤔
Organic agriculture is about more than what goes into the soil. It’s also about trust, transparency and responsible production. 🌍
That’s where organic verification and certification come in.
In this conversation, we explore the different approaches, including:
🌿 First-party verification
🤝 Second-party verification
🔎 Third-party certification
🌱 Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS)
📋 The inspection process
🌍 NOA’s use of IFOAM norms
PGS offers a participatory approach where farmers and other stakeholders can work together to build trust, share knowledge and strengthen organic practices within local communities. 🤝🌾
At Living Earth, we believe knowledge connects people and creates stronger communities. Understanding how organic products are verified is an important step towards making more informed choices and supporting sustainable agriculture in Namibia. 🇳🇦💚
📄https://living-earth.africa/2026/08/27/%f0%9f%8c%b1-organic-certification-for-the-namibian-market-building-trust-in-organic-agriculture/
📹https://youtu.be/89BG0Q6wTgY

Learn. Connect. Grow. 🌱

27/08/2026

🌱 ORGANIC CERTIFICATION FOR THE NAMIBIAN MARKET | EPISODE 1 OF 2
How do we know whether a product is truly organic? And why is verification and certification important for Namibia’s growing organic agriculture sector? 🇳🇦

🌱 ORGANIC CERTIFICATION FOR THE NAMIBIAN MARKET | EPISODE 1 OF 2H...

26/08/2026

🇳🇦 Happy Heroes’ Day, Namibia!
Today, we honour the brave Namibians whose courage and sacrifices helped shape the country we call home. ❤️
At Living Earth, we believe that honouring their legacy also means taking responsibility for the future. 🌱
Through Living Earth Marketplace, we support local producers and entrepreneurs. Through Living Earth Learn, we share knowledge and practical skills. And through our sustainability work, we encourage communities to live, grow and create more responsibly. 🌍🤝
Our heroes built the foundation. Now, it’s our turn to build the future.
🇳🇦 Remember. Learn. Connect. Grow.
📄https://living-earth.africa/2026/08/26/namibias-heroes-day-honouring-our-past-building-our-future-%f0%9f%8c%b1/

20/08/2026

🎓🌱 YOUR DEGREE ISN’T THE ONLY THING YOU CAN LEARN!

What if you could add practical skills to your toolbox that could one day become a hobby, side hustle, business or community project? 👀💚

At Living Earth, we’re creating opportunities to learn skills that go beyond the classroom. 🌍

You can explore topics like:

🌱 Permaculture
🐝 Beekeeping
🌳 Agroforestry
🌾 Sustainable & regenerative farming
💧 Water harvesting
🌿 Soil health & organic growing
🌻 Food production & preservation

🐝 Curious about beekeeping? Learn about life inside the hive, bee behaviour, honey production and what it takes to become a beekeeper, from education and equipment to hive inspections and choosing the right location.

🌱 Interested in permaculture? Learn about soil, water, plants, seeds, garden maintenance, harvesting and designing productive systems that work with nature.

And the best part? You don’t need to wait until you have everything figured out to start learning. 📚✨

👉🏽 Explore the Living Earth Learning Platform:
learn.living-earth.africa

🌍 Learn more about Living Earth:
Living Earth – Learn

🌾 Explore free growing resources:
GrowYourFood.Africa

🛍️ Shop & discover local products:
Living Earth Marketplace

📄 Read more:
https://living-earth.africa/2026/08/20/%f0%9f%8c%b1-learn-something-new-build-practical-skills-with-living-earth/

Learn. Grow. Create. Build something with your knowledge. 🌱💚

18/08/2026

🌱🛍️ SHOP SUSTAINABLY. SUPPORT LOCAL. GROW COMMUNITY.
Your next great find could be right here in Namibia! 🇳🇦💚
The Living Earth Marketplace makes it easier to discover products from local vendors while giving small businesses, makers, producers and entrepreneurs a platform to reach more customers.
🌿 Shop with intention
🤝 Support local businesses
♻️ Discover sustainable products
🛒 Find unique products online
💼 Sell your own products and reach new customers
Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Living Earth Marketplace is creating a space where products, people and communities can connect. 🌍
Ready to explore?
🛒 Shop online: https://store.living-earth.africa/
📱 Enquiries: 081 714 5923
📄 Read more: https://living-earth.africa/2026/08/18/%f0%9f%8c%b1-shop-sustainably-online-with-living-earth-marketplace/

Shop local. Shop sustainably. Support the people behind the products. 💚

13/08/2026

🐝🌻 ARE YOU A BEE SUPPORTER OR A BEEKEEPER?
You don’t need a hive to make a difference for bees! 💛
In Episode 3 of our Beekeeping Series, we explore simple ways to become a bee supporter and what it takes to become a beekeeper.
🌸 Plant colourful indigenous flowers
💧 Provide safe sources of water
🚫 Say no to harmful pesticides and fungicides
Thinking about becoming a beekeeper? 🐝 You’ll need:
📚 Education
🧰 The right equipment
📋 Discipline & regular hive inspections
📍 A suitable location
💰 An understanding of the costs involved
With solutions driven by the United Beekeepers of Namibia (UBoN), this episode is all about learning, protecting our pollinators and building a stronger beekeeping community in Namibia. 🇳🇦🌱
So, which one are you, a bee supporter or a future beekeeper? 🐝👇

📄https://living-earth.africa/2026/08/13/%f0%9f%90%9d-are-you-a-bee-supporter-or-a-beekeeper/
📹https://youtu.be/gWb7RdiKRQ8