Compiled by Byron Zamasiya IntroductionThe Conference of Parties (COPs) meetings within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) have historically struggled to produce concrete outcomes, often ending with deferred decisions or vague language. While acknowledging the achievements made since 1992, it’s essential to recognize that terms like “workplan” and “programme” have dominated COP […]
Date of issue: 21 March 2024 Forests stand as vital pillars for our existence, serving as crucial components of our planet’s ecosystem. In commemoration of the International Day of Forests, ZELA joins the global community in celebrating their profound significance. Forests not only contribute to addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss […]
Compiled by Batanai Mutasa “Most human rights violations are well known and documented except environmental human rights, but environmental activists are losing their lives in numbers globally,” this was a passionate statement by Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Legal Officer Effort Dube during a recent training for media practitioners on profiling Environmental Human Rights Defenders (EHRDs). […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Fostering Inclusion in Natural Resources Management DATE OF ISSUE: 8 March 2024 The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) joins the world in celebrating women’s achievements on this International Women’s Day 2024. However, we also acknowledge that despite the progress made towards gender inclusion and equality, a lot still needs to be […]
Date of Issue: 3 March 2024 World Wildlife Day: Embrace Digital Technologies to Revolutionize Wildlife Conservation The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) stands in solidarity with the global community as we commemorate World Wildlife Day. As a premier natural resource’s governance organization, we acknowledge the immense value of wildlife, which extends from its role in […]
By Nyaradzo Mutonhori Introduction This week, an unverified photo circulating on social media purporting to depict conditions of workers’ toilets allegedly at a mining company in Zimbabwe attracted attention of many critiques. This blog does not in any way seek to validate the authenticity of the photo in question but only serves to provide a […]
Compiled by Obert Bore The 15th edition of the Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI) 2024, convened under the theme ‘Energy Transition Minerals: Putting Communities First for an Inclusive Feminist Future’, to foster inclusive dialogue, promote feminist principles, strengthen solidarity and empowerment through knowledge. On the sidelines of the AMI, the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association in collaboration with its […]
Compiled by Hillary Mugota and Fortunate Chilenje COP28 has recently ended, and ZELA is committed to sustaining the continuity of the COP series through regular meetings in anticipation of upcoming objectives. In alignment with this commitment, ZELA organized a CSO Post-COP28 meeting, providing a platform for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), stakeholders, and business development partners […]
Date of issue: 2 February 2024 The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) joins international commemorations of World Wetlands Day with a reminder about the vital importance of wetlands. As a premier natural resource’s governance organization, we understand that these unique ecosystems are crucial for water purification, flood prevention, and water storage, among many other benefits […]
The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA)’s Board of Trustees, Management and Staff would like to congratulate its Board Secretary, Mr. Josiah Chinherende, Executive Committee Chairperson, Mr. George Gapu, and Executive Director, Mr. Mutuso Dhliwayo for being certified as Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) practitioners on 11 January 2024 by the CFA Institute. They successfully sat […]