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Shamva College’s climate smart hub champions eco-friendly farming practices and sustainable food systems.

Climate Newsroom4 months ago4 months ago18 mins

Shamva Agriculture College, in collaboration with AUSSIEZIM, has established a Climate Smart Farming Hub (CSFH) aimed at addressing the challenges of farming in the context of climate change. The initiative focuses on promoting environmental farming methods and sustainable food systems. AUSSIEZIM Technical Director Killian Ruzande explained that the project focuses on innovation and research to…

Zimbabwe fish growers break new ground, revolutionizing aquaculture with game-changing catfish farming

Climate Newsroom4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

In his sprawling farm in Gletywn , Moses Tawanda Hakutangwi, Director of Zimbabwe Catfish Growers is quietly revolutionizing the country’s aquaculture landscape. From the outside, it could be growing anything in its rows upon rows of ponds. Inside, however, blue plastic crates and circle shaped ponds tell a different story- a thriving ecosystem of catfish,…

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The world grapples with the urgent threat of climate change, and Zimbabwe’s youth are stepping up to lead the charge with innovative solutions.

Climate Newsroom4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

The African Youth Initiative on Climate Change Zimbabwe (AYICCZim), backed by the British government, has launched the Climate Finance and Innovation Hub. During the launch of the Youth Climate Finance and Innovations Hub in Harare on recently, the British deputy ambassador Jo Abbot believes the hub represents a powerful symbol of hope, opportunity, and empowerment…

Africa’s wealth, Africa’s right: PAMOJA empowers local communities to claim their share of the riches beneath their feet

Climate Newsroom4 months ago4 months ago012 mins

With global demand for lithium, cobalt, and rare earths skyrocketing, driven by the urgent transition to renewable energy and advanced technologies, the communities that produce these critical minerals remain largely excluded from the wealth they help generate. Despite living in regions rich in resources, these communities often face systemic barriers that prevent them from reaping…

Zimbabwe launches $17.2 million phase 2 of resilience fund to Aid 450,000 vulnerable citizens facing climate challenges

Climate Newsroom5 months ago5 months ago08 mins

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,…

Korea commits $5 Million to protect vulnerable children in Zimbabwe from climate change impacts

Climate Newsroom5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

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…

New climate resilience initiative launched by the Government, UNICEF, and KOICA to support 30,000 people directly and reach one million Indirectly

Climate Newsroom5 months ago5 months ago09 mins

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,…

$1.78 Million Invested to Combat Climate Chaos: AfDB’s Push for Resilience in Africa

Climate Newsroom5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

As climate crises escalate across the continent, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has stepped in with a significant financial boost aimed at enhancing resilience against environmental shocks. The US$1.78 million Africa Disaster Risk Financing (ADRiFi) facility has so far disbursed approximately US$1.75 million, a testament to the urgent need for effective disaster preparedness in African…

Japan’s $2.8 Million Food Aid: A Lifeline Amid Zimbabwe’s Drought Crisis

Climate Newsroom5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Millions in Zimbabwe grapple with the devastating effects of El Niño-induced drought, and Japan has stepped in with a significant food aid package worth $2.8 million. Food shortages putting nearly 20% of Zimbabwe’s population at risk of hunger have been caused by poor harvests in drought-ravaged areas where people rely on small-scale farming to eat….

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Zimbabwe steps up climate resilience efforts for state enterprises with AfDB support

Climate Newsroom5 months ago04 mins

The Zimbabwean government, in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has launched a significant initiative to bolster climate resilience within State enterprises and parastatals (SEPs). The move, part of the Institutional Support for State Enterprises Reform Project, seeks to integrate climate action into key economic sectors through a structured framework. Speaking at a workshop…