Compiled by Hazel Tariro Chimbiro and Isabella Makaita Soniye Freshwater-related ecosystems include wetlands, rivers, aquifers, and lakes that sustain biodiversity and life (UN Environment 2018). Although they cover less than 1% of the Earth’s surface, these habitats host approximately one-third of vertebrate species and 10% of all species, including mammals, birds, and fish (Fricke et […]
Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women & Girls During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence (GBV), we the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association, join the global campaign to advocate for the elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls. As a premier natural resources’ governance organisation, we need to see women […]
Compiled by Byron Zamasiya Introduction The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) is a public interest law organisation that uses the law to protect the environment and promote sustainable resource governance. The organisation is implementing several climate change projects which address adaptation and mitigation at local and national levels. The organisation also contributes to the national […]
Compiled by Fortunate Chilenje Introduction The protection of environmental child rights is vital for ensuring a sustainable and equitable future. Owing to their distinct physiology, metabolism, and developmental requirements, children are disproportionately impacted by environmental changes. Changes in temperature, air and water quality and nutrition are likely to have more severe and long-term impacts on […]
Compiled by Leon Dzumbira In Zimbabwe, the question of land tenure remains complex and unresolved within the country’s legal system. Contradictions in the 2013 Constitution regarding the government’s authority over land expropriation and people’ rights to due process have allowed opaque land agreements to persist, impeding progress toward a harmonised tenure system that balances productivity […]
Compiled by Batanai Mutasa As we approach the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence (GBV), the focus is on eliminating violence against women and girls. However, while the possibility of concentrating on the manifestations of various underlying causes of GBV such as physical and sexual abuse is high, this increases the risk of targeting […]
Compiled By Obert Bore Plastic is a growing crisis with destructive impact on the environment, human health, human rights, environmental justice, biodiversity, and climate. Global efforts to address this crisis are urgently needed and global leaders, through United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) resolution 5/14 “End plastic pollution: towards an international legally binding instrument, requested the Executive Director of the United […]
10 November 2023 Compiled by Michelle N Chitando Considering the vast deposits of minerals, it is quite likely that there will be an increased degree of mining-induced displacement in various sections of the nation due to the incremental exploitation of minerals in Zimbabwe and other developments. In such cases, resettlement dynamics need to be properly […]
08 November 2023 Elephant Hills, Victoria Falls On behalf of the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association I want to thank the Government of Zimbabwe for inviting us to speak and for hosting the 2023 KP Plenary meeting here in Victoria Falls. I also want to thank the Ministry of Mines, together with the Chair of the […]
Compiled by Fortunate Chilenje-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA), Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), and Zimbabwe Coalition for Debt and Development (ZIMCODD), recognise that investing in young people in all spheres of development is vital including involving them in the just energy transition agenda. The three organisations hosted the 2023 Youth Symposium […]