The Science Film Festival Namibia 2025 took place from 13 to 25 October under the theme “Green Jobs,” centered primarily in Swakopmund with a successful first outreach to Walvis Bay. Co-hosted by Goethe-Institut Namibia and the Scientific Society Swakopmund, in partnership with Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN) and the Namibia Desert Environmental Education Trust (NaDEET), the festival expanded beyond its traditional base at the Swakopmund Museum to include screenings and activities at multiple venues, including the IUM Campus in Walvis Bay, ODEC, Mondessa Youth Opportunities (MYO), and the NaDEET Centre. This multi-venue approach broadened access and enabled participation from learners, educators, and members of the public.
Over the two-week period, 40 films were screened across morning and afternoon sessions, reaching early learners, primary and secondary school audiences, university participants, and the wider community. The program explored topics such as renewable energy, ocean conservation, climate change, emerging technologies, and sustainable futures, complemented by interactive educational activities including Cosmic Curiosities, ocean-focused workshops led by OCN, NaDEET-facilitated sessions, and a concluding beach clean-up. Highlights included the official opening with a screening of the Namibian film Walvis Tale and a Q&A with director Tim Hübschle, as well as strong engagement at schools and youth centers. In total, the festival reached 812 viewers and reinforced its role as an important platform for science education, environmental awareness, and dialogue around green careers in Namibia.
