The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung has launched books on climate change in Zimbabwe. The launch is a culmination of the tireless work undertaken by the Germany headquartered institution in collaboration with local stakeholders. The books provide key insights into the phenomenon of climate change as well as its impacts.

The books were developed in collaboration with cutting edge authors specialised in environmental protection. Speaking at the launch, Ms Anna Hoffman-Kwanga, the Country Director of KAS reiterated the commitment of the institution to help deal with climate change as well as the importance of knowledge generation through publications.

A wide variety of stakeholders from government, civil society, private sector, academia and development banks attended the event. The launch was held at the KAS offices in Alexandra Park Harare.

One of the publications “Climate Change and Law –  Concepts and Insights” delves into the insights related to policy and legal requirements related to climate change in Zimbabwe. A legal and policy review is undertaken to identify legal platforms and governance of climate change in the context of law. The compendium of publications also includes “Building Climate Change Resilient Communities in Africa: Insights from Zimbabwe’s urban and rural areas”, which includes insights from both rural and urban perspectives. The launch also consisted of an innovative book earmarked for the media fraternity explaining the role of the media in climate change and sustainability. The book entitled, “The Role of the Media in Environmental Discourses”, assists media practitioners to understand fully their role in mainstreaming sustainability. Another publication, “Harnessing Zimbabwe’s indigenous knowledge for a changing climate” was launched at the same event celebrating the importance of indigenous knowledge systems in climate change mitigation and adaptation. For a long time, communities have used their traditional and indigenous knowledge to predict weather events as well as point out climate change impacts. This book is also translated into local languages including Shona and IsiNdebele.

  • Climate Change Law in Zimbabwe Concepts and Insights
  • Building Climate Change Resilient Communities in Africa: Insights from Zimbabwe’s urban and rural areas
  • The Role of the Media in Environmental Discourses
  • Harnessing Zimbabwe’s indigenous knowledge for a changing climate

The books respond to local needs and emerging disasters such as Cyclone Idai which affected Chimanimani and Chipinge in the Eastern part of Zimbabwe. On the other hand, the books also offer new insights to deal with the rising climate risks. A panel discussion was undertaken by some of the selected authors to provide a rare opportunity for readers to have a close interaction with the creators of the climate knowledge products. As the climate change discourse proceeds, there is need to have factual information developed by experts in the field. This will help in combating climate change and setting a foundation for resilient communities. The collaboration between KAS and local stakeholders in developing home-grown publications is a key strategy for ensuring that Zimbabwe meets its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets. Some of the publications help farmers to adopt drought resistant crops in the age of climate change. The support and sponsorship from the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung to the people of Zimbabwe is evidence of the commitment of the German community towards scaling up Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries such as Zimbabwe.

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  • Tawanda Muzamwese

    Tawanda Collins Muzamwese is the Editor in Chief of the Green Business Gazette Magazine. He is is an international consultant in sustainable business development with massive experience in training, consulting and auditing. He has facilitated capacity development in more than 100 enterprises drawn from over 30 countries. He is the founder of the sustainability think-tank called Toxiconsol Consultancy t/a African Sustainability Consultants. He is the Editor in Chief of the Green Business Gazette Magazine. He is a consultant and business coach with over 13 years experience. Tawanda is a Management Systems Consultant working on promoting development and implementation of ISO Standards (ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018) in both developed and developing countries. With his inspirational and pragmatic writing style he has written cutting edge books including: 1) How to grow a Side-hustle into a viable business - Overcome Salary Dependency 2) The Leading Consultant: How become an authority in your professional field 3) Step-by-Step Guide to implementing Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Management Systems 4) Stepping on Higher Perspectives: Greatness Tips Motivational Series 5) Sustainability Guidebook for Boards and CEOs: Leading from the front Tawanda writes about sustainability, motivation, safety, health, environment and quality management. His books are relevant to both developed and developing countries. With practical approaches and case studies, he provides incisive insights into entrepreneurship. His philosophy is based on the premise that every human being has potential to make a significant difference in their lifetime. He writes books on taking personal responsibility for progression in life. He motivates entrepreneurs to implement income generating projects and determine their own financial destiny. He also motivates companies to take up sustainability initiatives. A start-up coach, public speaker, environmentalist, safety, health and quality management expert, Muzamwese bridges the gap between theory and practice through building capacity and sharing practical case studies in his books.

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