Women and girls in Zambia are at risk of being forced into exploitative “sex for fish” practices because of devastating cuts to U.S. foreign aid, ActionAid warned today. The abrupt halt of USAID funding has forced ActionAid to shut down its work protecting women in Zambia’s remote fishing camps, stripping communities of vital resources to…
With climate change causing more droughts and floods, the Government and its partners have launched phase two of the Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund (ZRBF). The $17.2 million program, launched recently, is being supported and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office of Zimbabwe,…
Climate change poses an imminent challenge in our era, impacting the well-being of generations. Children, in particular, are at risk due to climate-related disasters, health issues, and food insecurity. To help fight climate change affecting vulnerable children and communities hit hardest by environmental disasters, the Korean government has pledged $5 million to support Zimbabwe in…
The climate crisis is here, and its impact is hitting the hardest where it hurts most: our children. While they are the most vulnerable to the effects of global warming, extreme heat, floods, and food insecurity, they are almost invisible in the global conversation about solutions. With this in mind a new climate resilience initiative,…
In a renewed effort to address the growing health challenges exacerbated by climate change, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has pledged to enhance its regional response mechanisms. This commitment was solidified during an Extraordinary Meeting of SADC Health Ministers, convened recently to deliberate on emerging health threats and formulate unified strategies to mitigate their…
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is spearheading efforts to create a model law on climate change and refine the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) strategy as part of Africa’s broader goal to achieve food security. During a recent meeting, joint committees on Agriculture, Gender, Justice, and Finance, alongside experts, reviewed the proposed Model Law on…
The government has taken an important step to include climate resilience in State enterprises and parastatals, recognizing their role in the country’s economic growth. Mr. Washington Zhakata, director of the Department of Climate Change Management in the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, spoke at a workshop on developing climate resilience guidelines. He addressed the…
Action Aid International, a global federation working for a world free from poverty and injustice, reveals how African countries are foregoing essential public services such as health, education, and climate action, to service foreign debts owed to rich countries, private creditors, and global financial institutions. Meanwhile, rich countries are not paying the climate debt of…
World Vision Zimbabwe has unveiled the Enough Campaign, a bold initiative aimed at combating child hunger and improving health and learning outcomes for approximately 2.5 million children across the country’s 10 provinces. Launched globally in 2024, this campaign calls on governments, organizations, and communities to unite in ensuring that every child has access to nutritious…
With millions already displaced by climate-related disasters, Amnesty International is urging wealthier nations to take responsibility at the upcoming COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. The organization is demanding that these countries fully compensate for the loss of homes and livelihoods, fund adaptation measures to prevent further displacement, and support a swift and equitable transition…
