N-BiG represents a wide range of members from the private/public sector and academics who are actively involved in the Namibian bush-biomass sector. We drive innovation and technology development and offer technical expertise on biomass value chains. Part of our mandate is to explore market opportunities and promote industry diversification. Through our Advisory Service division, we support capacity development by providing training and mentorship programs on sustainable bush control and biomass utilisation.
We are a hub of biomass information. We collect and deliver information to the public on initiatives, funding opportunities and biomass industry development.We put our members in touch with suitable contacts or find tailor-made solutions together with them!
We explore market opportunities and support members in accessing new markets and expanding on the existing ones for competitiveness. N-BiG also facilitates commercialisation and market development for bio-based products such as wood chips, animal feed, biochar, activated charcoal, wood-plastic composites and more.
We facilitate analytical services for members and industry at large aimed at unpacking Namibian biomass properties through cutting edge research. N-BiG also offers product development support by leveraging its membership network and associate organisations.
We offer comprehensive technical expertise on aspects of biomass as well as easy access to all biomass services. We provide platforms for exchange between our members and the industry as well as create synergies for business opportunities with international and local buyers through networking events.
We give advice on sustainable bush control and biomass utilisation through our advisory services division, the Advisory Service. We support identify industry needs and address those needs in the best way possible, whether it be through stakeholder workshops, trainings, site visits or mentoring. .
NBIG is currently conducting training for 132 National Youth Service Students at the NYS farm, Gemsbok, located around 80 km from the NYS center. The participants are divided into three groups, each undergoing two days of comprehensive theoretical and practical training on sustainable bush control and biomass utilisation. #Trainings #capacitybuilding [...]
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NamPower is inviting bids for consultancy services to support the implementation and management of the FSC Group Scheme at the Otjikoto Biomass Power Station. Pre-Bid Meeting: 5 November 2024 Bid Deadline: 9 December 2024 Bid Documents: https://www.nampower.com.na/Bid.aspx?id=252031 For any inquiries, please contact the Procurement Management Unit at Tel: +264 61 [...]
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On 11th of October 2024, the European Commission sent the voluntary certification schemes, including SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES Verification Scheme, the so-called ‘Assessment Protocol Template’. This document forms the basis for applying for recognition under RED III. SURE is currently working intensively on adapting the SURE-EU scheme principles to the new requirements [...]
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