Authorities urged to protect Monavale Wetlands
Staff Writer Zimbabwe government and Harare City Council have been urged to take measures to protect Monavale Wetlands which of late have been under threat from land barons who are…
COP30 cascades transition mechanisms, despite hurdles of climate finance, says ActionAid
By Wallace Mawire The COP30 outcome has delivered a just transition mechanism, which is essential in supporting countries to develop and implement transition plans in sectors such as energy, agriculture…
The Africa Group justified for cautious approach to adaptation indicators at COP30, says ActionAid
By Wallace Mawire The Africa Group of Negotiators has taken a strong stance on the Global Goal on Adaptation at COP30, demanding ambitious, equitable and tangible indicators. Reacting to the…
Indigenous protesters halt COP30, demand seat at table in Amazon standoff
In a powerful demonstration of dissent, approximately 100 Indigenous protesters blocked the main entrance to the UN climate conference (COP30) on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon for 90 minutes…
Global South countries unite to call for new global mechanism on just transition at COP30
By Wallace Mawire The COP30 climate talks in Belém witnessed a pivotal moment on day 2, when countries of the G77 plus China united to call for a new global…
ActionAid urges governments to prioritise people on just transition mechanisms
Pic credit: Kevin Maenzanise/ ActionAid in Belem By Wallace Mawire ActionAid – which supports communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis is joining with other climate organisations at COP30…
New ActionAid report reveals failing investment in just transition ahead of COP30
By Wallace Mawire A new ActionAid report found that less than 3% (2.8%) of climate finance is supporting ‘just transition’ approaches that prioritise workers, women and communities when tackling the…
Illegal mining, a curse to fulfilling the right to housing in Shurugwi
Part of a tarred road destroyed by illegal miners in the scenic Impali area Stephen Chadenga Shurugwi town, located along the Great Dyke is endowed with rich mineral deposits, chief…
UNDP Zimbabwe Champions Nature-Based Solutions to Restore Wetlands and Boost Livelihoods
By Wallace Mawire Wetlands across Zimbabwe are coming back to life, thanks to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zimbabwe’s commitment to harnessing nature-based solutions that protect biodiversity, restore degraded…
UNDP, Zimbabwe Govt Launch Innovative Zero-Emission Cooling System to Tackle Climate Impacts
By Wallace Mawire The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife; Ministry of Power and Energy Development and the Scientific and Industrial…