SUPPLIER REGISTRATION INVITATION – 2026

The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) invites eligible suppliers and service providers to apply for registration for the year 2026. Successful applicants will be included in ZELO’s supplier database under the categories listed below. Category A Construction Office cleaning and disinfection (including grounds maintenance) Network solutions (including laptop repairs, printer repairs, and software upgrades) ICT […]

Invitation to Tender

Supply of Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2L Manual Diesel – 2025 Model (White) Tender Reference: ZELO/LC/01/2026 Introduction ZELO hereby invites qualified and reputable suppliers to submit bids for the supply and delivery of one (1) brand new Toyota Land Cruiser, 4.2L Diesel, Manual Transmission, 2025 model, White color. The vehicle will be used for field operations […]

ZELO Calls for Greater Integration of Communities in Wetlands Conservation

2 February 2026 Aligned with this year’s theme, “Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage,” World Wetlands Day highlights the enduring role of such knowledge in sustaining wetland ecosystems and preserving cultural identity. The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) joins the global commemoration by calling for greater integration of communities in conserving these vital ecosystems, […]

 14th Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba Declaration – 2025

  Preamble The 14th Edition of the Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba (ZAMI), convened by the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO), Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), and Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD), was held in Bulawayo from 16-19 September 2025 under the theme: “Energy Transition Minerals: From extraction to sustainable development: Unlocking Zimbabwe’s mineral […]

Explainer: Understanding Climate Change, the Green Climate Fund and Independent Redress Mechanism

Climate change continues to be a global concern, a crisis that demands immediate and sustained action from governments, businesses, and individuals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate its impacts. While certain climate change effects stem from natural factors such as solar activity or volcanic eruptions, human activities have emerged as the main driver of […]

ZELO Hosts Inaugural Environmental Law Conference in Zimbabwe

By Batanai Mutasa Confronting the “triple planetary crisis” of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution was the central focus of a recent Environmental Law Conference hosted by the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO). The event explored how legal frameworks can be leveraged to tackle these interconnected threats. Organized in collaboration with the Africa Institute of […]

ZELO Statement on Responsible Mining in Zimbabwe

24 October 2025 The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) expresses deep concern over several incidences of violence, conflicts, poor working conditions and environmental damage in the mining sector. Such incidences underscore the urgent need for robust enforcement of responsible mining and investment standards and practices in Zimbabwe’s extractive sector. In this regard, ZELO notes a […]

ZELO Launches New Sida funded Project to Champion Equitable and Sustainable Natural Resources Management in Zimbabwe

HARARE, Zimbabwe – Building on more than two decades of environmental advocacy, the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) has officially launched a new initiative, the “Promoting Equitable and Sustainable Natural Resources Management (ProNRM) project which is supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). Set to run until December 2028, the ProNRM project marks […]

GAGGA project evaluation reveals the impact of funding

By Priscilla Roso Across Africa, the Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA) and Global Green Grants are at the forefront of ensuring grassroots voices shape the fight for climate and environmental justice. This was revealed during a feedback and learning session for GAGGA  Zimbabwean grantees, with participation from Zambian partners that facilitated structured […]

ZELO STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 2025-2029: A SUMMARY

PROGRAM AREAS Our work in the coming five years will be underpinned by the following five program areas, guided by our strategic objectives. Extractive Industry Climate Change and Energy Urban Environment Land and Natural Resources Responsible Business, Trade & Investments Program 1: Extractive Industry Extractive Industries covers the mining, oil, and gas sectors and their […]