Anglistone Sibanda from the Africa Voluntary Carbon Credits Market Forum explains how Zimbabwe can leverage carbon credits for innovative financing options. Zimbabwe enacted the Carbon Credits Trading (General) Regulations, 2023, providing a legal framework for carbon credit trading and attracting both domestic and international investors.
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Minister of Health and Child Care, Douglas Mombeshora, says Zimbabwe's Nationally Determined Contribution #NDC ensures that health is integrated into the country's climate mitigation strategies. The document acknowledges the significant impact of climate change on the health sector. #CHAC2024
President Emmerson Mnangagwa warns of rising climate-related health threats in Africa at #CHAC2024. He said the continent bears the brunt and cost of climate change, despite being among the least responsible for emissions.
Hippo Valley Estates chief executive officer Tendai Masawi explains how the company's 11.5 MW solar investment will ensure reliable irrigation and minimise crop losses due to power outages. The solar plants are for Triangle Sugar Mill, Hippo Valley Sugar Mill and the Mwenezana Estate.
#solar #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #HippoValley #ZSE
First Mutual Holdings group chief executive Douglas Hoto says solar power will be prioritised for the ZSE-listed firm's new developments and upgrades. The group's new office block development at Arundel Office Park is incorporating a solar plant to reduce the carbon footprint of the property portfolio.
Zimbabwe's Minister of Foreign Affairs Frederick Shava says the devastating impacts of climate change are a global crisis demanding urgent, collaborative action. He was addressing the United Nations General Assembly, representing President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
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COMESA Competition Commission director and chief executive officer Willard Mwemba explains how recurring droughts can significantly impede regional integration efforts. The COMESA region, spanning Eastern and Southern Africa, is prone to recurring droughts due to its semi-arid climate and dependence on rainfall.
#drought #COMESA #RegionalIntergration
Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority director general Fulton Mangwanya says the organisation will cull 200 elephants to provide meat to communities affected by the El Niño-induced drought. This follows after some wildlife protection organisations have been against the decision. The government says an estimated 7.6 million people in Zimbabwe are at risk of acute hunger due to the drought.
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Ferrochrome producer ZimAlloys is investing in a 15MW solar plant at its operations to mitigate the effects of frequent power outages and reduce its carbon footprint. ZimAlloys' managing director Deric Dube said the project will enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. The miner was acquired by Kuvimba Mining House in 2021.
SADC Director of Infrastructure Mapolao Mokoena says climate change impacts are intensifying in the region. She highlighted the Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum's role in providing insights for the upcoming rainfall season.
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