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Working with the NDA
Experience of the Namibia Nature Foundation
Mirja Stoldt
Senior Project Coordinator – Technical Services
mirja@nnf.org.na

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National Designated Authorities are government institutions.
Interface between each country and the GCF.
Represent, coordinate and protect the interests of their countries.
Responsibilities
- Nominating national entities for accreditation.
- Coordinating national engagements and GCF processes.
- Recommending projects for the GCF through a No Objection process.
- Engage in the development of funding proposals.
- Ensure consistency of GCF funded projects with national priorities and
strategies.
- Facilitate communication between national entities and the GCF.
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Background

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Context: The NNF
Founded: 1987
Number of Employees: 46
Type of Organisation: National & Field Based
Headquarters in Windhoek
Regional Offices in Nkurenkuru, Rundu, Katima Mulilo, Swakopmund,
Kongola
Thematic Areas: Social Ecosystems
Productive Land and Seascapes
Natural Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Global Environmental Issues
Programmatic Areas: Forestry
Agriculture
Freshwater Ecosystems / Fisheries
Marine Ecosystems
Combatting Wildlife Crime
Community-Based Natural Resource Management
Climate Change

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Our Experiences
Baseline
- Limited contact.
- No active engagement, invitation to key discussions.
- Nominated to become AE in 2018 without progress.
- No clear climate change portfolio.
“CSO Readiness for the Green Climate Fund – Focus Africa”
Project
1)National Workshops
Increase awareness
2) CSO Platform on Climate Change
Offered to use the platform and convene meetings.
3) Consultation in development of our Strategic Plan
 How can we support the NDA? What role to play?
Some Tips
- Understand the internal structures /
roles and responsibilities within the
NDA.
- Identify champions or drivers.
- Organise regular exchanges and have
an open dialogue.
- Be supportive and responsive.
- Be engaged. Comment on documents,
join meetings, webinars etc.
 Build a relationship and trust.

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Outcomes
 In the process of becoming delivery partner for Namibia’s National Adaptation Plan.
 Nomination as Accredited Entity: The NDA has requested financial support for the
accreditation of DAE from the GCF Readiness Programme.
 Involvement in Workshops and Consultations
― GCF Country Programme
― Revision of policies and strategies
― Climate Finance Training
 Regular sharing of funding opportunities.
 Sharing of funding proposals for review.

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Thank you!