Compiled by Nyaradzo Mutonhori Introduction Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (mHREDD) laws, like the recently passed European Union Corporate Sustainability and Due Diligence Directive (EUCSDDD), are urgent. mHREDD refers to a legal obligation placed on companies to assess and address their actual and potential impacts on human rights and the environment. The global […]
Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience Date of issue: 5 June 2024 Celebrating World Environment Day is a moment for reflection at the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA), a time to take stock of the work that the organization has invested into promoting environmental rights and responsible natural resource governance. This includes the management of […]
Compiled by Kudakwashe Dube In the heart of Zimbabwe’s biodiversity-rich landscapes lies Binga, a region teeming with potential for effective community-driven conservation. Yet, despite its promise, the absence of a comprehensive legal framework poses significant challenges to the sustainability and effectiveness of community conservancies in the area. Heralded as beacons of inclusive conservation, community conservancies […]
Driving Responsible Lithium Mining Compiled by Tatenda Mapooze Contextual background: As the global community grapples with the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change, the ongoing shift away from fossil fuels is impacting the minerals industry. The indispensability of metals in electrification, renewable energy generation, electric mobility, and novel energy storage has rendered minerals critical to […]
“Energy Transition Minerals: Putting Communities First for an Inclusive Feminist Future.” We, the 37 participants of the Manicaland Provincial Alternative Mining Indaba (PAMI) with diverse representation including community members, faith-based organizations, NGOs, civil society organizations, community-based organizations, government ministries and departments, and the academia, gathered here in Mutare on April 10, 2024: Recognizing the urgent […]
Energy Transition Minerals: Putting Communities First for an Inclusive Feminist Future We, the more than 45 participants comprising mining communities, faith-based organisations, government officials, civil society organisations, mining sector stakeholders, and traditional leaders, gathered at here Nyamakwere Lodge, Mutoko on 20 March 2024 for a District Alternative Mining Indaba: Noting the need for community involvement […]
3 May 2024 Journalism in the face of the Environmental Crisis As we celebrate World Press Freedom Day, we once again amplify calls for journalists to take up their role in environmental protection and promote responsible natural resource governance for a sustainable future. Journalism and the press have a critical role in safeguarding the environment […]
Terms of Reference Background and introduction A public interest Organization which seeks to promote environmental justice, sustainable and equitable use of natural resources is seeking the services of a social influencer to promote tax justice in the sector. Zimbabwe joined the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining and Metals (IGF) in 2023 and is poised to benefit […]
Terms of Reference Development of a Policy Brief on Decent Work for Women in Mining Background According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) decent work sums up the aspirations of people in their working lives. It involves opportunities for work that is productive and delivers a fair income, security in the workplace and social protection […]
IntroductionThe Africa Institute of Environmental Law is a dynamic think tank focused on research, training, and capacity building in natural resource governance and environmental law across Africa. We are initiating an important study titled “Navigating Economic Transitions: Unveiling the Benefits of Enhanced Investments and Policy Support in the Tourism Sector for South Africa and Namibia […]