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As we wrap up the year, the team at ZW Climate Brief wants to say thank you for following our journey and supporting our...
25/12/2025

As we wrap up the year, the team at ZW Climate Brief wants to say thank you for following our journey and supporting our content. We are grateful for every click, share, and comment that helps us highlight environmental stories across Zimbabwe. ​Enjoy the break and stay tuned for more updates in the New Year.

The Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, in collaboration with UNDP Zimbabwe, today convened a high-level Nati...
17/12/2025

The Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, in collaboration with UNDP Zimbabwe, today convened a high-level National Stakeholder Workshop to formalise the country’s strategic transition from the COP30 negotiations to actionable domestic policy.
The workshop’s primary objective is to deconstruct the international mandates established at COP30 and integrate them into Zimbabwe’s specific climate roadmap leading toward COP31.
Central to the discussions is the development and implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions. As countries face mounting pressure to increase mitigation and adaptation targets, Zimbabwe is utilising this forum to align its national goals with the latest global climate science and funding mechanisms.

The government has approved the 2025/26 National Multi-Hazard Contingency Plan aimed at strengthening the country’s prep...
10/12/2025

The government has approved the 2025/26 National Multi-Hazard Contingency Plan aimed at strengthening the country’s preparedness and response to natural disasters expected during the rainy season.

The plan, approved by Cabinet this week, is in preparation for an upcoming rainfall season that is forecast to feature both a severe dry start and major flood risks in its core months.

Addressing a post-Cabinet briefing, Information Minister Jenfan Muswere said the plan outlines national disaster preparedness, coordination systems, response mechanisms, and resource requirements to predict, prevent, mitigate, prepare for, and respond to potential emergencies associated with the 2025/2026 rainfall season.

“The projected normal to above normal rainfall during the greater part of the 2025/2026 season, December 2025 to February 2026, is likely to experience extreme climate-induced events that include severe storms, hailstorms, floods, tropical cyclones, landslides and other hazards of a trans-boundary nature,” Muswere said.

“The overall aim of the Plan is to strengthen capacity for preparedness and response from the national to the sub-national levels, cascading to the village level, in order to enhance timely and coordinated response to emergencies by government and stakeholders. The Plan will also instill a culture of resilience building and disaster risk reduction for sustainable development.”

03/12/2025

Policy Update!
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The President of the Republic of Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has assented to the Parks and Wildlife Amendment Act No. 4 of 2025. This Act modernises Zimbabwe's wildlife legal framework to promote sustainable economic growth, community empowerment, and enhanced conservation.

Key reforms include:

· Decentralises wildlife management
· Establishes HWC relief fund
· Clarifies wildlife ownership
· Formalises sustainable quotas
· Empowers Authority law enforcement
· Introduces mining consultation in PAs
· Creates wildlife corridors/buffer zones
· Aligns with international commitments

Download the Act on this link; https://drive.google.com/file/d/16fBnbaFgDmHeCsWMcOcW9bl6AggsNfdL/view?usp=drivesdk

Minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, says next year, the government will prioritise the enactment and operationalisation o...
27/11/2025

Minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, says next year, the government will prioritise the enactment and operationalisation of the Climate Change Management Bill, which is a critical step towards strengthening the country’s legal and institutional framework for responding to climate change.

Presenting the 2026 National Budget to Parliament, Ncube said this will provide a legal foundation for coordinated climate action and inter-agency coordination and oversight in the full implementation of the National Adaptation Plan and NDC3.0.

He added that the government will prioritise strengthening the institutional capacity of the Zimbabwe Carbon Markets Authority, which is essential for effective governance, oversight and regulation of the national carbon market.

“This will attract results-based climate finance and enable the country to participate meaningfully in global carbon markets,” Ncube said.

He highlighted that the government will start implementing the Third National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan and finalise the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Bill to strengthen conservation efforts and ensure sustainable management of the country’s natural resources in 2026.

The treasury chief said this will enhance biodiversity protection, support community-based conservation initiatives and align the country’s environmental policies with international commitments.

He allocated ZiG510.2 million to the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife to implement climate change management programmes and projects.

Key takeaways from the WFP Southern Africa Seasonal Outlook for Zimbabwe: La Niña Returns - A weak La Niña is expected t...
24/11/2025

Key takeaways from the WFP Southern Africa Seasonal Outlook for Zimbabwe:

La Niña Returns - A weak La Niña is expected to bring normal to above-normal rainfall to most of the country.

Flood Warning - There is a high risk of flooding in the southern parts of the country, specifically the Limpopo basin.

Northern Dry Spells - While the season looks wet overall, northern zones may face drier conditions towards the end of the season (January to March).

Cyclone Alert - The region is expecting 10 to 14 named storms this season, with Zimbabwe listed as vulnerable to severe impacts.

Heat Stress: Above-normal temperatures are forecast, which could dry out crops quickly, even with good rain. Farmers are advised to implement water harvesting.

https://climatebrief.co.zw/2025/11/24/wfp-warns-of-flood-cyclone-risks-in-zimbabwe/

Zimbabwe at COP30
15/11/2025

Zimbabwe at COP30

As delegates kicked off substantive negotiations at COP30, conversations on Tuesday quickly highlighted the diverging ex...
12/11/2025

As delegates kicked off substantive negotiations at COP30, conversations on Tuesday quickly highlighted the diverging expectations among parties on the meeting's ultimate goals.
The African Group said climate finance must be the cornerstone for implementing National Determined Contributions , national adaptation plans , and long-term low-emission strategies. The group called for an urgent call for the swift capitalisation of the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage.
Furthermore, the African Group insisted that the just transition work programme must deliver concrete outcomes, specifically clean energy solutions, and cannot remain a dialogue.
The group officially noted the African region’s endorsement of Ethiopia as the host for the 32nd session of the Conference of the Parties, COP32, to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2027.

As world leaders gather in Brazil for the climate summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday called for...
07/11/2025

As world leaders gather in Brazil for the climate summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday called for urgent action to drive down global temperatures and keep the 1.5°C goal within reach.
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Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, says contemporary fiscal planning must also address climate volatility with requis...
05/11/2025

Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, says contemporary fiscal planning must also address climate volatility with requisite urgency and strategic foresight.
Speaking at the pre-budget seminar in Bulawayo, Mudenda highlighted that the 2025 Budget Strategy Paper acknowledges the mounting climate change challenges by committing to comprehensive measures for climate change adaptation and mitigation across all sectors of the economy.
“Accordingly, parliamentarians should demand that the Budget incorporates Climate Responsive Budgeting principles and ensure that every fiscal decision advances climate change resilience in fulfilment of international obligations under the Paris Agreement and cognate multilateral environmental legal frameworks,” he said.

Current climate pledges by governments have resulted in only a marginal reduction of the projected global temperature in...
05/11/2025

Current climate pledges by governments have resulted in only a marginal reduction of the projected global temperature increase this century, leaving the world on a path to a serious escalation of climate risks and damages, a new report shows.
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The Meteorological Services Department has issued an advisory for heavy rainfall (above 50mm) and strong winds across mu...
04/11/2025

The Meteorological Services Department has issued an advisory for heavy rainfall (above 50mm) and strong winds across much of the country, effective from tomorrow to Friday.
Areas at high risk include Matabeleland North and South, Bulawayo Metropolitan, Midlands, Masvingo, Manicaland, Harare Metropolitan, and Mashonaland Provinces.
Flash flooding in low-lying areas, fallen trees, and damage to infrastructure are expected.

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