Livestock and humans struggle for water as climate change takes its toll
Climate change is one of the leading challenges of the 21st century. It threatens the ability of humanity to develop. Scientists agree that the rate at which climate change is happening threatens livelihoods and survival of humanity. Due to the threat of climate change, there...
The rising climate impact of the health sector
Climate change is a non-refutable dawning reality that is already being felt in different countries across the globe. This human induced phenomenon is already eroding the delicate balance of ecosystems in many economic sectors. Health sector impacts on climate change are beginning to be seen...
Pomona dumpsite fire surpasses prescribed WHO air pollution levels
The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) of Zimbabwe has advised the Harare City Council to take urgent action to stop the Pomona dumpsite fires in Borrowdale suburb which have been raging for a long time now. This phenomenon is contributing to serious air pollution and a...
UNIDO gets accredited to the Green Climate Fund (GCF)
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has attained accreditation to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). This milestone achievement of the industrial oriented international organization, presents an opportunity for scaling up climate change action across the world. An announcement was made by Green Climate Fund...
Zimbabwean legislators advance Climate Change Programs
Zimbabwe is among many African countries affected by climate change. The country has experienced extreme weather events such as Cyclone Idai, Cyclone Eline and other related catastrophes. The tribulations endured from the Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani, flash floods in Hwange and Binga, have had far...
CAN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) HELP TO CONQUER CLIMATE CHANGE?
Artificial Intelligence is one of the fastest growing technological breakthroughs in the world with the potential of assisting society to deal with perennial problems such as climate change. Soaring temperatures, extreme weather events and exponential rise in the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions continue to ravage...
Meteorological services department prepares to host regional rainfall season forecast
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) is preparing to host the Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum in August 2020 to discuss the 2020/2021 rainfall season forecast. It is reported that the forum will provide a platform where the meteorological and hydrological agencies within the...
GLOBAL SOCIAL MEDIA PRESSURE MOUNTS ON CLIMATE ACTION
Unpredictable weather patterns across the globe have become a centre of concern among environmentalists and members of the public. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic gripping the world, a number of environmental groups have shown resilience and continue to encourage the implementation of climate mitigation and adaptation....
ZIMBABWE MAKING TREMENDOUS PROGRESS IN MANAGING CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS
Zimbabwe has made tremendous progress in the management of climate change impacts and reduction of green-house gas emissions, according to a recent statement released by the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry and shared with various stakeholders. According to Mr Elisha Moyo,...
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS PILE PRESSURE ON AFDB TO PUBLICIZE FOSSIL FUEL FINANCING EXCLUSION POLICY
Several Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from Africa and a few international organizations have submitted a petition to the President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina calling on the leadership of the bank to immediately put in place and publish on the AfDB...
