25 November 2022 Compiled by Christabel Mhiribidi The world is warming because of emissions produced by humans, mostly from burning of fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal. Global temperatures have risen 1.1C and are heading towards 1.5 C according to the UN climate scientists, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. If temperatures rise to […]
17 November 2022 When Governments such as Zimbabwe make deals with investors to exploit publicly held natural resources, it is in the public interest to disclose to citizens the terms of such agreements. These terms are contained in contracts, licenses, legislation, and regulations. While legislation and regulations are usually open to the public, licenses and […]
Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) “Using the law to protect and conserve the environment” ______________________________________________________ No. 26B Seke Road, Hatfield, Harare Tel: +263 242 573601-3 Website: www.zela.org 11 November 2022 Dear Partners, Colleagues and Stakeholders RE: Staff Changes at the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association I write to inform you that Nqobizitha Ndlovu who was […]
11 November 2022 Compiled by Byron Zamasiya (Ph.D.) Africa is holding COP27 in Sham El Sheik, Egypt from 6-18 November 2022. This COP27 is coming against a background of some climate-induced impacts such as the devastating hurricane Ian in Florida America[1], the onset of the worst drought in Europe, and the veld fires that devastated […]
KIMBERLEY PROCESS PLENARY MEETING BOTSWANA, GABORONE NOVEMBER 04, 2022 Honourable Lefoko Moagi, Minister of Mines and Energy of Botswana; Mr Jacob Thamage, Chair of the Kimberley Process; Mr Edward Asscher, Chairman of the World Diamond Council; Honourable chairs of the Kimberley Process working groups ; Focal Points of Kimberley Process countries ; Distinguished guests, ladies […]
02 November 2022 More than 230 organisations call on COP leaders to urgently ensure the exploitation of transition minerals doesn’t undermine a just and equitable energy transition The world needs to stop burning fossil fuels. Climate change is already happening and to prevent the worst impacts we must accelerate the just transition to cleaner, safer […]
20 October 2022 We, the African CSOs, commend the African Union and partners for successfully convening the Inaugural African Business and Human Rights Forum. We appreciate that the Forum brought together various participants from the continent and beyond, who have an interest in the attainment of human rights in the context of business operations, including […]
Compiled by Sibonginkosi Mapedza. 20 October 2022 My journey started soon after I finished my A level studies in 2018 when I had a chance to join Childline Zimbabwe Youth Network which is based in Chiredzi. I had the privilege to get involved in Child Rights issues and to interact with youths from different parts […]
18 October 2022 Compiled by Fortunate Chilenje It is often said that a journey of thousand miles begins with a single step. Indeed, this has been true for me. My name is Fortunate Chilenje and I am a member of the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) Youth Network. My environmental advocacy journey began in 2018 […]
14 October 2022 Extreme weather events are the most noticeable effects of climate change. In Zimbabwe, this has been evident through the devastating effects of Cyclone Idai as well as the drought spells which have affected food production in the country. This has resulted in food insecurity worsening the vulnerability of low-income families. This has […]