Windhoek: The Nedbank Go Green Fund has allocated N$700 000 to three environmental projects aimed at promoting conservation, environmental education, and scientific capacity-building in Namibia.According to Namibia Press Agency, the projects include the Khomas Environmental Education Programme (KEEP), the //Kharas Region Pilot Carbon Footprint Challenge, an awareness campaign on plant poaching as a threat to the Succulent Karoo vegetation biome, and a project aimed at capacitating future botanists with botanical collections and conservation skills. In a media statement issued on Tuesday, Nedbank Namibia said the projects were selected based on their environmental relevance, community impact, sustainability potential, and implementation capability.The KEEP programme, implemented by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF), has already reached more than 20,000 learners through environmental education. The //Kharas project, implemented by the Omut?ati Environmental Education and Sustainability Foundation (O EESF), will engage schools in activities such as tree planting, energy conservation, and waste management. The third project, implemented by the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), seeks to increase awareness of Namibia's flora while strengthening local expertise in botanical research and conservation.The Go Green Fund was established in 2001 through a partnership between Nedbank Namibia and the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF) to support initiatives that combine environmental conservation with community development. Namibia Nature Foundation Director of Programmes Frances Chase said in the statement that partnerships were essential in addressing environmental challenges. 'We recognise that addressing today's environmental challenges requires strong partnerships built on a shared vision and long-term commitment,' Chase said, adding that the fund demonstrates what can be achieved when the private sector and civil society invest in people and nature.Nedbank Namibia Chief Financial Officer Victor Ma engahama said the initiative reflects the bank's broader commitment to sustainability. 'Today, stakeholders expect more than responsible operations; they expect meaningful contributions to environmental progress,' Maengahama said. He said the fund seeks to support solutions that create lasting value for communities and ecosystems, noting that the bank's approach is guided by the belief that profitability and environmental responsibility can contribute jointly to sustainable development. 'The Go Green Fund reflects Nedbank Namibia's long-term vision to invest in solutions that create enduring value for both communities and ecosystems,' he said.Nedbank Namibia said it remains committed to supporting initiatives that deliver measurable environmental and community benefits while contributing to long-term national sustainability objectives.