Zimbabwe has gazetted the Climate Change Management Bill, 2025, establishing a regulatory framework for climate change mitigation and adaptation actions. The bill, approved by Cabinet and now awaiting parliamentary debate, seeks to consolidate power and responsibility for all climate-related matters under the Climate Change Management Department. The proposed legislation establishes the department as the primary…
The City of Victoria Falls has launched its inaugural Sustainability Monograph, a landmark document designed to preserve its international wetland status and make the city a green and sustainable destination. Launched this Tuesday in the resort city, the monograph outlines strategies to attract green investment, unlock climate finance, create green jobs, and foster a circular…
Zimbabwe has committied to spearheading resource mobilisation and fostering robust partnerships for sustainable wetland management and rehabilitation. Officially opening the 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) for the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said his government’s commitment extends to building strong linkages with a diverse range of partners. “My government commits to champion resource…
Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Evelyn Ndlovu, says the future of global wetland conservation hinges on empowering indigenous and local communities. Speaking at the Ramsar Convention’s 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) in Victoria Falls, Ndlovu positioned community involvement not as an option, but as a critical necessity for effective environmental stewardship. “Communities are the…
Staff Writer The 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Convention on Wetlands (COP15) officially kicks off today in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, bringing together 172 contracting parties to address the accelerating global degradation of wetland ecosystems. The conference, themed “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future,” comes just one week after the…
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) says it has observed an increasing trend among companies installing solar systems for their consumption, as well as for net metering. Out of the licensed power generation projects last year, ZERA said 16 projects are solar photovoltaic power plants, while one is a coal-fired thermal power plant. “A majority…
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) says the country is grappling with a surge in human-elephant conflicts, directly attributed to increased elephant populations and localised overabundance. This came out during a recent review of the Zimbabwe Elephant Management Plan (2021-2025) to assess implementation of the plan, emerging issues, evaluate management approaches, and exploring…
SADC heads of state and government have called for the development of a Regional Carbon Market Framework as Southern Africa grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change. The declaration came from a pivotal Summit on Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) held in Harare, underscoring climate action’s role in regional integration. Leaders highlighted that carbon credits…
Staff Writer The Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife today launched the Zimbabwe Carbon Registry Pilot Launch, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to establish itself as a key player in the carbon market. The launch makes Zimbabwe the first country, worldwide, to establish a blockchain-based national carbon registry. The initiative is in…
The Minister of Environment, Climate, and Wildlife, Evelyn Ndlovu, has called for the localisation of climate action, noting that communities and actors are best placed to identify and implement the interventions needed to respond to their climate vulnerabilities. Speaking at the Utariri Day Celebration, Ndlovu also underscored the need to increase climate finance flows to…
