Zimbabwe minister warn operators in the Carbon Credit industry, to comply in two months
– we desire to see you regularize. I hope you will utilize the one month to two month window, so that we give those contracts a priority, Minister Ndlovu said. John Cassim HARARE, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe’s Environment Minister, Mangaliso Ndlovu, has warned all carbon trading operators to comply with the new Carbon Credit Framework. Ndlovu […]
16 000 species face imminent extinction as biodiversity die.
– It appears that our food and fuel production is happening at the expense of other species, IUCN says. John Cassim HARARE, Zimbabwe – At least 16 000 species are feared could become extinct soon as the number of endangered species continues to increase year after year. Some endangered species, such as tigers, are known […]
Effective biodiversity conservation requires empowering and supporting Indigenous people
– Basic income schemes such as CBIs improve well-being, reduce poverty, and redress inequalities including gender inequity, experts have revealed. John Cassim HARARE, ZIMBABWE – Imagine governments including Zimbabwe, were to simply transfer money, unconditionally, to people living in protected and key conservation areas throughout the world. From Indigenous people in the Amazon rainforest to […]
IUCN Director General’s Statement for International Day for Biological Diversity
IUCN, through its Members, Commissions and Secretariat, has been actively engaging in the Convention on Biological Diversity’s processes for many years. When the Global Biodiversity Framework was adopted, IUCN welcomed the commitment to conserve at least 30% of terrestrial, inland water and coastal and marine areas. We also applaud the inclusion of distinct components for each of […]
Seven die after hippo capsized boat in Malawi
– Rescuers are continuing the search for those missing but that process is very difficult and dangerous, a district police spokesperson revealed. John Cassim HARARE, ZIMBABWE – At least seven people including a baby are now confirmed dead after a hippo capsized a boat that was carrying 37 people, on the Shire river in southern […]
Historic US$50 million boost for Zimbabwe conservation
– The revised agreement begins immediately and commits the partnership to a further 25 years with an expected investment of about US$50M over that time, IFAW top official said. John Cassim Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has signed a historic 25-year agreement to secure a US$50 million partnership, to support […]
Climate Change affects all the rights of children in Zimbabwe: Swedish Ambassador
– climate change is making it very difficult for parents to put food on the table and this is affecting children more, Swedish Ambassador to Zimbabwe Ms Asa Pehrson said. John Cassim HARARE, ZIMBABWE – The Swedish Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Ms Asa Pehrson, has hinted climate change is affecting all the rights of children in […]
Zimbabwe records 60% spike of veld fire incidents and deaths
-The total area burnt increased by 60.92% compared to 2021, while 18 fire related deaths were recorded in 2022 compared to 8 in 2021, Environment Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu said. John Cassim HARARE, Zimbabwe – Speaking ahead of the launch of the 2023 National Fire Week launch, Zimbabwean Environment Minister, Mangaliso Ndlovu, on Monday revealed, 2022 […]
ConserveZim, commemorates World Press Freedom Day
John Cassim HARARE, ZIMBABWE – May 3rd, is World Press Freedom Day, and this year as ConserveZim, we mark the 30th year of this UN International Day. This year’s theme as defined by UNESCO is, “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights.” Press freedom and reliable […]
Ken Sharpe pledges to revive the environment around West Property projects
– at least US$ 1 million has been set aside to revamp the wetland within the Mellenium Heights property area, Ken Sharpe said. John Cassim HARARE, ZIMBABWE – Kenneth Sharpe, the Chief Executive Officer of West Property Holdings, has promised to restore the environment within the parameters of his projects. Sharpe made the remarks recently […]