Namibia's green hydrogen commissioner, James Mnyupe, highlighted the immense potential the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) holds for the country's development. Speaking at the Namibia-EU Trade and Sustainability Conference in Windhoek, Mnyupe emphasized that Namibia's abundant wind and solar energy resources provide a cost-efficient foundation for green industries. The CBAM, which aims to balance the competition between EU and foreign producers by imposing emissions-related premiums, offers Namibia a unique advantage due to its favorable conditions for setting up low or zero carbon industries. Ana Martins, the EU ambassador to Namibia, echoed the sentiment, noting that Namibia can leverage the CBAM regime to enhance its competitiveness in exporting to the EU. The introduction of CBAM premiums on certain products, including hydrogen, presents a window of opportunity for Namibian industrial sectors, particularly those focusing on renewable energy sources like green iron and steel. Experts, such as Johannes Michels from the HyIron project, emphasized the importance of quick action to maximize the benefits of CBAM. They stressed the need for Namibia to align its strategies for investment and regulatory frameworks to harness the potential benefits of the evolving CBAM landscape.