07/09/2026
RECAP// A Night of Celebration, Inspiration & Impact
What an unforgettable evening celebrating the people, ideas and actions shaping a more sustainable Namibia. The 5th Sustainable Development Awards, held under the theme “Empowering Namibian Youth for a Sustainable Future,” was more than an awards ceremony, it was a celebration of leadership, innovation, commitment and hope for the future.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our Guest of Honour, Her Excellency the Vice President of the Republic of Namibia, Lucia Witbooi, for gracing this special occasion and for lending her voice and support to the call for a more sustainable and inclusive future.
To our generous sponsors Coca-Cola Namibia Bank Windhoek Gondwana Collection Namibia BDO Namibia and partners, thank you for believing in the vision of the Sustainable Development Awards and for helping us shine a light on the incredible work being done across Namibia. Your support makes this platform possible.
To all our nominees and award recipients , congratulations! Your dedication, courage and innovative approaches remind us that sustainable development is not simply a responsibility; it is an opportunity for each of us to create meaningful change.
A special tribute goes to Dr Peter Tarr, recipient of the Thought Leadership Award, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to environmental sustainability and thought leadership in Namibia. Although Dr Tarr could not be with us to receive the honour personally, the award was graciously received on his behalf by the Environmental Commissioner. We celebrate Dr Tarr’s enduring contribution and the legacy of knowledge, advocacy and action he represents.
And to every guest, partner, stakeholder, member of the media, service provider and member of the EIF team who helped make the evening such a memorable one, thank you. Your presence, support and contribution made the celebration truly special.
We celebrated champions.
We celebrated ideas.
We celebrated action.
And most importantly, we celebrated Namibia’s sustainable future.