Zimbabwe sees growing interest in carbon credit market after new regulations

Zimbabwe’s government has reported a surge in interest from both domestic and international stakeholders in its carbon credit initiatives, following the introduction of new regulations aimed at formalising the sector. The development comes after the government enacted Statutory Instrument 48 of 2025, which outlines comprehensive guidelines for the registration and trading of carbon credits. The…

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With wetlands key to fighting climate change, calls are growing for greater youth involvement 

Zimbabwean youth are demanding a formal seat at the table as the country prepares to host the Ramsar Convention’s 15th Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) on wetlands later this month.  Dozens of young environmentalists, researchers and students gathered in Harare recently for a youth seminar on wetlands, organised by the African Youth Initiative on…

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SADC sounds alarm on climate threat to water and energy security

Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states have convened in Zimbabwe’s capital for the 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water, with climate change, regional energy security, and water management high on the agenda. Energy and Power Development permanent secretary Dr Gloria Magombo, said the region is at a critical juncture, facing…

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Zimbabwe to cull 50 elephants as population exceeds habitat capacity

Zimbabwe has issued permits for the culling of elephants in the Save Valley Conservancy, where the population has surged to more than three times the area’s ecological carrying capacity, the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) said on Tuesday. The initial culling operation will target 50 elephants. The move is part of an elephant…

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