Climate Change - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Climate Change

New hope for Matabeleland’s disappearing fruit trees

Ndidzano pointed to several frameworks currently guiding government action.

By Sharon Sibindi Jul. 6, 2025

New hope for Matabeleland’s disappearing fruit trees

Thank you fossil fuels and good night, Zim’s energy transition

The Kyoto Accord, which aimed to curb global carbon emissions, has had mixed results, particularly in developing countries where economic growth remains a priority.

By Lovemore Nyawo Jun. 6, 2025

Thank you fossil fuels and good night, Zim’s energy transition

Geoengineering or bust?

This chain of events, where the warming we cause triggers further changes in the climate, is called a “feedback” — and since we didn’t cause it directly, we can’t turn it off.

By Gwynne Dyer Jun. 6, 2025

Climate justice in Africa: The legal fight for the poor

While Africa reels from the effects of a crisis it did not create, one question cries out louder than ever: Will the law defend the poor — or betray them?

By Newsday Jun. 6, 2025

Climate justice in Africa: The legal fight for the poor

Moyo courts energy sector investors

Moyo said this as he invited global investors to play a crucial role in promoting the nation’s power sector at the ongoing Mission 300 Private Sector Consultation in London.

By Nhau Mangirazi Jun. 6, 2025

Social protection a strategic tool against climate change

Digital data collection can also improve targeting, monitoring, and evaluation of social protection interventions.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni May. 25, 2025

Social protection a strategic tool against climate change

Why take action to protect, restore and sustainably manage peatlands

This proactive approach can prevent costly environmental damage and ensure the long-term provision of essential ecosystem services.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni May. 11, 2025

Why take action to protect, restore and sustainably manage peatlands

Utariri programme provides home-grown climate change solutions

Meanwhile, Ndlovu said the success of the Utariri project was a call to action for the government to increase funding towards climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience.

By Kennedy Nyavaya May. 7, 2025