August 3, 2025

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

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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,…

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

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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…

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

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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,…

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

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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…

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

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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…

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Government takes major step to enhance climate resilience in state enterprises

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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…

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