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Zimbabwe farmers turn to climate-smart agriculture amid drought, market pressures

Climate Newsroom2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Prolonged drought, erratic rainfall, and rising temperatures are threatening the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in southern Zimbabwe, prompting a government-led effort to build climate resilience and improve market access. Zimbabwe has introduced a multi-year initiative designed to transition farmers from subsistence agriculture to more sustainable, market-oriented farming systems. The program is supported by the Green…

UN ocean conference opens in France with calls for urgent action on marine protection

Climate Newsroom2 months ago2 months ago15 mins

The 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference opened in the French city of Nice on Monday, with leaders urging accelerated efforts to protect marine ecosystems amid growing threats from climate change, pollution and overfishing. The five-day event, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica, brings together world leaders, scientists, business figures, Indigenous representatives and civil society groups….

AfDB, Zimbabwe Review $137 Million Portfolio to Boost Inclusive Growth

Climate Newsroom2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Zimbabwean government have completed a review of the country’s $137 million development portfolio, outlining plans to improve project delivery and support inclusive economic growth. The two-day Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR) workshop, held recently in Harare, was the first under the AfDB’s 2024 to 2026 Country Brief. It…

CNRG criticizes the elephant culling plan, which it describes as being carried out under the guise of an “elephant management exercise”

Climate Newsroom2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has condemned a decision by the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority’s (ZimParks) to allow the culling of 50 elephants in the Save Valley Conservancy, which it described as being carried out under the guise of an “elephant management exercise.” The statement comes after ZimParks issued permits for…

100 years later, white rhinos return to Zimbabwe’s Gonarezhou National Park

Climate Newsroom2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

The thundering footsteps of white rhinos once again echo across Gonarezhou National Park, marking the species’ return to the area after more than 100 years. The five southern white rhinos, all sourced from the privately run Malilangwe Trust, were relocated to Gonarezhou between April and May this year as part of an effort to re-establish…

Zimbabwe to cull 50 elephants as population exceeds habitat capacity

Climate Newsroom2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Zimbabwe has issued permits for the culling of elephants in the Save Valley Conservancy, where the population has surged to more than three times the area’s ecological carrying capacity, the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) said on Tuesday. The initial culling operation will target 50 elephants. The move is part of an elephant…

Zimbabwe urges use of short-season wheat as planting deadline extended

Climate Newsroom2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

The Government has extended the wheat planting season, and is urging farmers to switch to short-season varieties to mitigate yield losses from delayed planting. The initial wheat planting window, which closed on May 31, was disrupted for many farmers due to adverse weather conditions and delays in maize harvesting. In response, the government has extended…

Wildlife conservation is critical, not only for ecosystems but also for livelihoods of communities through tourism and conservation-driven industries

Climate Newsroom2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has reaffirmed its commitment to wildlife conservation as a critical pillar of both environmental sustainability and economic development. This came at the biennial meeting of SADC ministers responsible for Environment, Natural Resources, and Tourism, held to assess progress on implementing key regional initiatives. This year’s session coincided with the…

There can be no true conservation without the active leadership of local communities

Climate Newsroom3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Local communities must be placed at the heart of global conservation efforts to ensure long-term success and sustainability, Zimbabwe’s Permanent Secretary for Environment, Climate, and Wildlife, Ambassador Tadeous Chifamba, said on Monday. During the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA) in Harare running under the theme: TFCAs 25 Years of Cooperation for…

Youth-Led tree therapy initiative tackles mental health challenges in Kuwadzana

Climate Newsroom3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

By Princess Mharire In the densely populated suburb of Kuwadzana, where green spaces are scarce and mental health services limited, a youth-led initiative is turning to nature to address rising levels of anxiety and depression. Launched in 2020, the Greening Kuwadzana Project seeks to improve mental well-being through community-driven tree care and environmental activities. Central…