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"The larger system is the biosphere and the subsystem is the economy. The economy is geared for growth... whereas the parent system doesn't grow. It remains the same size. So as the economy grows...it encroaches upon the biosphere and this is the fundamental cost..."
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Herman Daly in The 11th Hour
Professor, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland, Former Senior Economist, World Bank
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GAWA, Namibia’s first Green Charity, lives and breathes because of our singular vision to create a paradigm shift in attitudes of all Namibians, by creating networks of networks of like minded people, organisations and groups within our country.
Networks of government departments and companies both large and small, of individuals and groups of individuals and in doing so, bring Namibia into the networks within the international green movements.
Thank you very much for taking time to share our vision and dream and we look forward to a fruitful partnership with your organisation in whichever capacity we may find ourselves in. |
Learners of the Michelle McLean School planting their first tree
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LATEST NEWS
Bend The Tree While It’s Young
Green Awareness Africa (GAWA) is planting the seeds for the growth of a Namibian generation in touch with all things green, including awareness and implementation of sustainable living practices and the importance of nurturing their surrounding biological environment. Over the past two months, GAWA has worked closely with the Ministry of Education and schools within the Windhoek area on achieving a long-term goal of instigating an ongoing sustainable living educational platform...
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NEWS
New Green Documentary 30/10/2009
Namibia is known as an arid country with sparse vegetation, but the fact is that a large part of the rural population of Namibia depends on the 9,3% of forests and woodlands for their livelihoods. A new documentary produced by the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF), focuses on the issues and solutions related to deforestation in Namibia, and will be released next month.
"Our Trees, Our Pride" Film Documentary 27/07/2009
GAWA's Stephan McGuire is Directing and is Executive Producer on an upcoming documentary focused on the challenges and solutions that rural Namibians are facing.
Green Towns Namibia 13/05/2009
GAWA is teaming up with international partners Coalition for a Sustainable Africa (CSAfrica) and Tree Media for an on the ground action campaign, and reality television show and documentary film for theatrical distribution, called GREEN TOWNS NAMIBIA bringing ‘11th Hour Action’ to Africa.
Going Green Inside And Out 22/04/2009
Following the successful launch of Namibia’s first green charity in November last year, the Principal Officer of GAWA, Gareth Amos, in co-operation with International company Global Carbon Exchange (GCX), has developed a new Namibian entity: an end-to-end carbon and energy measurement and management organisation.
Entago Wind Project 02/02/2009
The Dutch government will co-finance a wind-power plant in Namibia, in one of the few renewable energy projects to take root with joint financing.
Etango Greenhouse 02/02/2009
Lev Leviev Construction has built its first state-of-the-art residential “Greenhouse” in Windhoek’s suburb of Cimbebasia. The house will be used to showcase the technology in Namibia.
Ministry Cleans Up 21/01/2009
The Minister for Information, Communication and Technology, The Honourable Joel Kapaanda, officially launched the “Nationhood and National Pride” campaign at the Ministry’s media room on Monday, 8 December 2008 at 16:00.
Speech By The Minister Of Information And Communication 10/12/2008
Today, I wave the Namibian Flag to kick off the Nationhood and National Pride campaign – a nationwide campaign to encourage fellow-Namibians to love and to be proud of our country – Namibia, the “Land of the Brave”. As proud sons and daughters of this beloved country, I would like to request everyone of you to join me and my Ministry in this important programme to make our citizens proud to be Namibians, respect our national symbols and to take care of the country.
Launch of Namibia's First Green Charity 14/11/2008
Mr. Stephan McGuire, a Producer of the award winning film The 11th Hour starring Leonardo DiCaprio and President of CSAfrica, was the special guest of Mr. Gareth Amos at the launch of Namibia’s first Green Charity, GAWA (Green Awareness Africa).
The Inaugural Speech By Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Minister Of Environment And Tourism At The Official Launch Of GAWA 14/11/2008
At the onset, let me express my gratitude for the opportunity accorded to me to witness and officiate at the launch of Green Awareness Africa (GAWA). In the same vain, I would like to welcome Mr. McGuire and his delegation to Namibia. I understand it is your first visit to Namibia and Africa. You are welcome to the Land of the Brave, a land of contrasting features. Beautiful Namibia must be your home away from your birth place.
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