Sustainable Livelihoods • Climate Newsroom

Zimbabwe farmers turn to climate-smart agriculture amid drought, market pressures

Climate Newsroom1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

Prolonged drought, erratic rainfall, and rising temperatures are threatening the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in southern Zimbabwe, prompting a government-led effort to build climate resilience and improve market access. Zimbabwe has introduced a multi-year initiative designed to transition farmers from subsistence agriculture to more sustainable, market-oriented farming systems. The program is supported by the Green…

Zimbabwe banks on carbon credits – but at what cost to communities?

Climate Newsroom1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

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…