STORY: Electric vehicle exhibition in Namibia spotlights climate change, environmental protection
SHOOTING TIME: Sept. 16, 2024
DATELINE: Sept. 17, 2024
LENGTH: 0:02:11
LOCATION: Windhoek
CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY

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1. various of the Electric Vehicle Exhibition in Windhoek

STORYLINE:

The Electric Vehicle Exhibition, held in Namibian capital of Windhoek on Monday, spotlighted climate change as the city seeks to ease traffic congestion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.

The one-day exhibition brought together stakeholders, including car dealers, charging solution providers, policymakers, and consumers, to discuss the future of mobility in the country. 

Queen Omagano Kamati, mayor of Windhoek, said the exhibition is part of efforts to enhance the public transportation system and adopt innovations in addressing climate change.

According to Kamati, Namibia's electric vehicle market is growing exponentially, fueled by consumer interest, government interventions, and public-private cooperation.

"It is driven mainly by Namibia's commitment to enhancing its net sink capacity of emissions by 13 percent by 2030, as set in the country's second nationally determined contribution," said Kamati.

Vision 2030, the country's blueprint, emphasizes its commitment to electric vehicles and sustainable technology.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Windhoek.
(XHTV)