Climate Change

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

Climate Newsroom12 months ago12 months ago03 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 Newsroom12 months ago12 months ago03 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 Newsroom12 months ago12 months ago03 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…

Zimbabwe banks on carbon credits – but at what cost to communities?

Climate Newsroom12 months ago12 months ago04 mins

Zimbabwe has officially entered the global carbon credit trading arena with the pilot launch of the Zimbabwe Carbon Markets Authority and a National Carbon Registry, marking a key step in the country’s efforts to combat climate change and unlock sustainable investments that will directly benefit local communities. Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Evelyn Ndlovu…

Zimbabwe poised to lead in article 6 compliance with blockchain registry, unlocking billions in investments

Climate Newsroom12 months ago12 months ago04 mins

Zimbabwe is set to establish itself as a global leader in carbon market compliance with the introduction of a blockchain-based National Carbon Registry. Zimbabwean authorities, since 2023, have been taking steps to overhaul regulation of a sector that has been marred by controversy. The launch of the first-ever blockchain-based carbon registry aims to restore the…

The first of its kind in the world: Zimbabwe debuts blockchain registry for carbon-credit trading

Climate Newsroom12 months ago12 months ago15 mins

Zimbabwe has launched a blockchain-enabled registry that enables approved project developers to transparently trade the nation’s carbon credits, eliminating the need for centralized trust and ensuring integrity in carbon markets. Described as the world’s first of its kind, the platform, available at https://zicma.org.zw/, aims to enhance transparency in emission offset trading and restore investor trust…

Climate change is no longer an issue we can wait to respond to tomorrow, It is an issue we must address now…without fail

Climate Newsroom12 months ago12 months ago04 mins

The current and future impacts of climate change are no longer a distant threat, but a threat that we must urgently address. The consequences of a warming planet are becoming more obvious, as major environmental issues like cyclones, rising sea levels, prolonged droughts, and devastating wildfires persist with fears of paying the high price of…

Utariri programme lauded for strengthening community resilience, promoting sustainable livelihoods in Zambezi Valley

Climate Newsroom12 months ago12 months ago07 mins

Environment, Climate and Wildlife Minister, Dr Evelyn Ndlovu, has hailed the Utariri initiative as a model for grassroots development, highlighting the importance of local leadership and partnerships in advancing sustainable livelihoods across the Zambezi Valley. Delivering the keynote address at the Utariri Day commemorations, held to showcase the transformative work of the Swedish-funded Utariri-Integrated Climate…

Zimbabwe’s women-led agroecology initiative tackles climate change and food insecurity

Climate Newsroom1 year ago1 year ago18 mins

With climate change accelerating food crises across southern Africa, Zimbabwe’s Food Justice Network (FJN) is betting on women and agroecology to reverse the trend. Through its Feminist Agroecology Model Schools (FAMS), the organization has so far trained 25 women to farm sustainably, strengthening climate adaptation strategies while promoting gender equity in rural economies. Agroecology can…

Stanbic Bank, CARE Zimbabwe drill solar-powered borehole for women’s group in Marange

Climate Newsroom1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe, in partnership with humanitarian organization CARE Zimbabwe, has commissioned a solar-powered borehole and a 10,000-litre water tank for a women’s group and the broader community in Marange, Mutare, as part of efforts to advance financial inclusion and climate resilience. The project, launched under the Women’s Financial Inclusion Initiative, aims to empower women…