Namibia's Living Earth Expo promotes environmental protection, sustainability

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Namibia's Living Earth Expo promotes environmental protection, sustainability

STORY: Namibia's Living Earth Expo promotes environmental protection, sustainability DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:21 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SHEYA GOTLIEB, Exhibitor STORYLINE: From exhibits of eco-friendly products and organic food to artistic items, the groundbreaking Living Earth Expo, held in the Namibian capital of Windhoek on Saturday, delved into promoting environmental protection and sustainability. The expo featured about 50 exhibitors showcasing a diverse array of community development projects, nurseries, art, health, second-hand goods, renewable energy, and greener solutions. Selma Nasheya, the expo organizer, said the one-day event brought together individuals, organizations and communities to foster connections, learn and collaborate on the building blocks of a sustainable future. Exhibitors saw the expo as a catalyst for change, empowering attendees to take meaningful action toward a sustainable future. SOUNDB

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