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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…

IRF wildlife conservation network launch leadership program to protect rhinos

Climate Newsroom1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

A wildlife leadership programme focused on rhino conservation has been launched, aiming to equip local conservationists with the skills and mentorship needed to safeguard these endangered species. International Rhino Foundation (IRF), which funds and manages rhino conservation projects in Africa and Asia, partnered with WCN, a U.S.-based nonprofit using venture capital-style funding to support global…

Zimbabwe projects fourth-highest maize harvest on record

Climate Newsroom1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Zimbabwe anticipates producing 2.2 million tonnes of maize in the 2024/25 season, its fourth-highest harvest on record, driven by expanded planting and improved yields, Information Minister Jenfan Muswere said on Tuesday. The forecast, announced during a post-Cabinet media briefing, follows a government crop assessment showing maize output is expected to rise despite erratic weather conditions….

Govt pushes for traditional grains research for food security

Climate Newsroom1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

THE government and its development partners have called for enhanced attention towards strengthening research and improvement on traditional grains which are a critical source of food. The devastating effects of the El-Nino-induced drought to livestock and crops in the last summer cropping season have jolted government and its development partners to accelerate crop research and…

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…

Zimbabwe authorities euthanize stray lion after cattle attacks, urge caution over wildlife

Climate Newsroom1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Zimbabwean wildlife authorities euthanized a stray lion on Sunday after it killed four cattle and prompted safety concerns in the Mutsago area of Marange, officials said, amid rising incidents of human-wildlife conflict in the region. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) located the lion, suspected to have wandered from the nearby Save Conservancy,…

Kariba Dam’s $294M rehabilitation programme reaches key milestone with floodgate tests

Climate Newsroom1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has completed critical quality checks on Floodgate 1 of the Kariba Dam, marking a major step in the ongoing $294 million rehabilitation program aimed at securing the structural integrity of the hydropower facility shared by Zimbabwe and Zambia. The tests, conducted as part of the project’s commissioning phase, involved releasing…

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…