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 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 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…
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…
