Staff Writer Captains of industry, government, investors and academia will next month convene in Victoria Falls for the 8th Zimbabwe Responsible Business and ESG Leadership Forum. The conference, which is set for August 14 to 16, 2024, is a platform to share strategies and solutions that tackle sustainability issues and demand business leaders to show…
Staff Writer The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) has emphasised the need for climate justice and due diligence in the extraction of critical minerals in Africa. In a statement after the African Coalition for Corporate Accountability in collaboration with the Critical Minerals Accountability Alliance hosted a training program on “Climate Justice, Critical Minerals in Africa,…
The Philippines has been chosen to host the board overseeing the Loss and Damage Fund, aimed at helping vulnerable countries cope with the damaging consequences of the climate crisis. Last month, the World Bank’s board approved a plan for the bank to act as interim host of the fund for four years. With the Philippines…
Staff Writer The Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife aims to finalise the country’s Article 6 Policy and Carbon Market Strategy by December 2024. The timeline aligns with the integration with the Climate Change Management Bill, creating a comprehensive framework for Zimbabwe’s participation in international carbon markets. The Ministry’s announcement to establish Zimbabwe as one…
Staff Writer The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has officially launched its online reporting tools for the Paris Agreement’s Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF), a critical component of the global effort to combat climate change. The new online tools will enable countries to track and report crucial climate data and information, including greenhouse…
Staff Writer The United Nations Climate Change Katowice Committee on Impacts (KCI) has highlighted the potential for climate policies to empower vulnerable populations, while also warning of unintended consequences without an inclusive approach. According to the report published by the UNFCCC Katowice Committee of Experts on the Impacts of the Implementation of Response Measures (KCI),…
Staff Writer The Critical Minerals Africa summit, scheduled for November 6-7, 2024 in Cape Town, will place a special emphasis on balancing the continent’s vast mineral resources with the need for sustainable development. The summit will explore how to responsibly increase exploration and extraction while maximising value addition through local refining and manufacturing. The Critical…
Staff Writer The Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Sithembiso Nyoni, has called for the need for authorities to take decisive measures to protect the environment and bolster the country’s resilience in the face of a changing climate. Addressing a Joint Induction Workshop for the Portfolio Committee on Environment, Climate and Tourism and Thematic Committee…
Staff Writer Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, has called on the Committee on Environment, Climate, and Tourism and the Thematic Committee on Climate Change to expedite the finalisation of the Climate Change Bill. Mudenda made the remarks during the Induction and Capacity Building Workshop for the committees. He highlighted President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s address during the…
Staff Writer The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has called on developing countries to step up their efforts on climate adaptation. In a statement released after the Bonn Climate Change Conference, the UN body highlighted the importance of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and called for their accelerated development. “As part of the…
