The thematic area of the Green Business Gazette (GBG) magazine focuses on how to mitigate climate change and adapting to climate change. Strategies for emission reductions and low emission development are clearly articulated. The thematic area also follows developments at the international arena, climate negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) including the conference of Parties. Articles in this thematic area are developed by leading climate experts and award winning journalists. A range of case studies are also presented in this thematic area.
Chronicles of Cyclone Idai, Zimbabwe’s first documentary on Climate Change Vagaries
Zimbabwe premiered the first ever documentary since the unfolding of the unprecedented climatic weather pattern which ravaged lives and infrastructure in Chimanimani and parts of Chipinge. A documentary titled “Chronicles of Cyclone Idai,” gives a preview of the escalation of the weather phenomenon to the...
Impact of Climate Change Induced Heat Waves in Coal Mining Areas
The impact of climate change is affecting nations across the globe and it is naturally becoming part of the agenda for every conference. The situation is worse in the coal mining areas. Coal usage is being attributed to worsen climate change due to the increase...
COP 26: A failure and a success in one sentence
Climate change conferences are now an oxymoron. There is certainly hope, frenzy, anger, glitz and glamour which is a reflection of how the world politicians look at the whole thing. Fascination and mild concern. Theoretically, world leaders were in Glasgow to negotiate the mechanisms for...
COP-26 FAILS TO DELIVER: BIG LET-DOWN AS COUNTRIES STICK TO HIGH EMITTING FUELS AND ADOPT WEAK TEXT
The much hyped about COP-26 Summit has failed to deliver favourable outcomes to decelerate increase in temperature by less than 1.5 degrees. Delegations from across the world took time to reiterate commitments to emission reductions in the event which was held from 31 October to...
Towards COP26 Climate Summit; Our Planet’s Ray of Hope against Climate Change
“Securing a brighter future for our children and future generations requires countries to take urgent action at home and abroad to turn the tide on climate change. It is with ambition, courage and collaboration as we approach the crucial COP26 summit in the UK that...
Climate Change affecting children diets
A threat to food security and malnutrition is ranked top under the notion of climate change and children. Climate change is posing a devastating threat on food security especially in countries that rely on rain fed agriculture such as Zimbabwe. A shortage in adequate food...
Children begin to endure hard labour due to climate change
Deep in the valleys and mountains of Mahwemasimike, in Honde Valley, the brunt of climate change is reaching a fever pitch level. Jokoniya (not his real name) is a young eight year old child who has started brick moulding, in order to supplement household income....
Climate Change Worsening – Lets Walk the talk
The continued existence of human beings is currently being threatened by several environmental challenges, chief among them is climate change. The world is faced with this bedevilling yet dynamic and turbulent phenomenon which calls for leadership in order to turn the situation around. World leaders...
The future of kids in turmoil as climate change intensifies effects on children
One of the adverse impacts of climate change is how it affects children, and this tends to fly under the radar. Children do not contribute much towards climate change and yet they find themselves being the most vulnerable to its impact. So far, climate change...
Livestock emissions and the effect on global climate
Farming plays an essential role in fostering food security in both developed and developing countries. Livestock in particular, is essential in providing food and nutrition in the growing world population. Rearing of cows, goats and sheep is a common practice in the world. Livestock production...
