The ministry of environment, climate, tourism and hospitality has said climate change has affected LakeKariba environs as envisaged by low water levels at Lake Kariba. Fish yields in the lake have beendeclining over the years due to several factors which include overfishing, the use of unsustainablefishing practices. “Climate change has also played a part in …
By PRIORITY MUFUNGICyclones are disturbances of the lowest level of the earth’s atmosphere which is subdivided into five distinctive elevation‐dependent zones or layers. Cyclones are born and die in a layer called troposphere. When thunderstorms develop over tropical oceans, they may lead to the development of a tropical cyclone.A cyclone is an area of closed, …
Elvis Dumba Mt Darwin – As the country celebrates 43 years of independence, the government has made tremendous strides towards economic development in various sectors such as in health, mining, education, and agriculture. President Emmerson Mnangagwa said the country’s own people are responsible for nation-building through peaceful hard work. Speaking during the 43rd Independence celebrations …
Women inclusion key in fighting climate change:CARE International in Zimbabwe CountryDirector.Zimbabwe is fighting the issue of climate change with Government working with public-privatepartnerships to mitigate its effects.Women constitute more the 52% of the country’s populationaccording to the recent census therefore it is important for women to fully involvement in ways tocombat climate since they dominate …
We all want a better future, don’t we? One where we can breathe fresh air, drink clean water, andenjoy nature’s beauty. Yet, the reality is that our planet is facing unprecedented environmentalchallenges. Climate change, deforestation, pollution, and loss of biodiversity are threatening ourwell-being and that of future generations. But here’s the good news: we can …
Zimbabwe is completing the development of its national carbon credit framework which is expected toguide businesses, benefit communities and protect investors who wish to establish carbon-tradebusinesses in the country. Zimbabwe has vast opportunities for carbon trading in the energy sector through investments in solar,wind, mini-hydro and geothermal power generation.Expansion of African economies in recent years, …
By Obert Siamilandu THOUGH much of the world is focused on transitioning away from fossil fuels as a way to fight climatechange, there is another, often-overlooked climate change culprit, animal agriculture and itsenvironmental impact. Animal agriculture is the second largest contributor to human-made greenhousegas (GHG) emissions after fossil fuels and is a leading cause of …
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By Ashywyne Vambe Local non-governmental organization, Water4Life Foundation has embarked on a program that aims at environmental conservation through planting trees. Running under the theme “Cut one Plant many” the Foundation seeks to work with schools hence they started with Norton based Marchwood Senior School. Speaking at the event, Foundation chairman Timothy Fred said Water4Life …
The UN COP27 summit takes place on the frontlines of the converging climate, food, energy, health and debt crises: Africa. This presents a need and opportunity like never before to galvanise immediate, on-the-ground action in the countries that most need it. The summit, in Egypt in November, comes in a year of new weather extremes, …
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The ongoing COP27 is being held in Sham El-Sheikh from the 7th to 18th of November in Egypt and our President H.E Munangangwa is attending the meeting. The aim of COP27 is to shift the focus from negotiations and planning to action on the ground were it is most needed. Africa is proved to have …