In a tragic turn of events, Martha Kandawa-Schulz, Namibia’s Cartagena Protocol National Focal Point, has passed away in Yerevan, Armenia. This unfortunate incident occurred during the ongoing United Nations Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP17).
According to Premium Times Nigeria, Kandawa-Schulz was participating in the conference when she succumbed to an unspecified illness. The conference, known as CBD COP17, is a significant global event focusing on biodiversity and conservation.
Kandawa-Schulz’s contributions to biosafety and conservation in Namibia were profound. Her expertise and dedication were instrumental in shaping the nation’s approach to genetically modified organisms and other biosafety issues.
Her passing at CBD COP17 underscores the critical role these conferences play in shaping global policies and the importance of ensuring the health and safety of all participants. The Namibian government and the global biodiversity community are mourning her loss.
As the details surrounding Kandawa-Schulz’s passing continue to emerge, her colleagues and friends remember her as a dedicated professional and a compassionate individual. Her legacy will live on in the work she did to protect Namibia’s biodiversity.
Sources:
Premium Times Nigeria (2026): CBD COP17: Namibian Biosafety Expert Martha Kandawa-Schulz dies in Yerevan. [online] Available at: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/920195-cbd-cop17-namibian-biosafety-expert-martha-kandawa-schulz-dies-in-yerevan.html
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