Panel Discussion

Moderator:

PMs Elise Shakalela: Lecturer Environmental Law, University of Namibia

Panelists:

1) Dr. Kerry-Ann Adamson D.I.C.: Global Strategic Advisor, Hydrogen Growth Unit, Worley

2) Ms Corina Van Wyk- Coordinator of Land, Environment & Development Project, Legal Assistance Centre Representative

3) Prof. Oliver Ruppel, University of Stellenbosch

4) Grant Muller

5) Ms. Stefanie Busch: Energy Lawyer

KeylegislationfactorstoattractForeignDirectInvestment(FDI):

The panelists grappled with how do you ensure international compliance Namibia, therefore, needs to begin the process for stable impacting policies for Hydrogen. There will be a need to avoid conflict of interest issues and needs to update laws as needed, with a cautious approach and assessment for the management of environmental risks.

We need to involve the community to express views and be legitimately involved in the decision-making process

Policy Formulation will need to incorporate Taxes and Customs Duties, maximising utilisation of common assets, safety, and technical standards resulting in separate Legislation, framework needs to balance between over and under regulation