The Namibia Charcoal Association was formed to formalise and strengthen the charcoal industry, supporting the needs of its role-players in the industry. Formerly known as the Namibia Charcoal Producers Association (NCPA), the NCA is a non-profit voluntary membership association for the Namibian charcoal industry. Charcoal production is an important activity to sustainably manage bush encroachment. The purpose of the NCA is to support the initiatives and operation of its stakeholders to contribute to the economic growth of this important sector in a responsible way, taking the environment, the economic impact as well as the social aspects of its stakeholders into consideration. It provides the following benefits to its members: