The government has approved the Third National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, designed to reverse the rapid degradation of the country’s natural ecosystems.
Minister of Information Soda Zhemu said biodiversity is vital to Zimbabwe’s social, cultural, and economic development, yet it faces significant threats from factors such as unregulated land use change, pollution, climate change, habitat loss, invasive species and resource exploitation.
“This crisis threatens food and water security and livelihoods. In response, the government of Zimbabwe has formulated the Third National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the period 2026–2030, aligning with both national development objectives and international frameworks,” Zhemu said at a media briefing.
He highlighted that the Plan emphasises inclusivity, equity, and inter-generational responsibility.
“The primary goal is to halt biodiversity loss through strategies focused on conservation, sustainable use, and benefit-sharing, supported by 23 targeted actions and goals,” he said.
“The implementation of the Plan will adopt a Whole-of-Government and Society approach, supported by a multi-level governance framework led by the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, with oversight from high-level authorities.”
The Minister said an estimated US$200 million annually is required to finance these efforts, with funding mobilised from various sources, including innovative mechanisms and a dedicated Biodiversity Fund to ensure long-term sustainability.
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