ZELA seeks partnerships with academic institutions to provide hands-on environmental legal training for students Introduction Zimbabwe is set to mark a significant milestone in legal education and environmental justice with the establishment of a specialized division dedicated to environmental law in the existing legal clinic at Midlands State University (MSU). This innovative initiative is a […]
Key highlights from the Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI)’s policy lab on just energy transition: A commentary Tafara Chiremba Introduction The Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) in partnership with the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA), Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ – Zambia), Afrewatch (Democratic Republic of Congo) and Hakilasilimali (Tanzania) hosted a policy lab […]
Bridging conservation finance with social justice Today, the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) joins the global community in celebrating World Wildlife Day 2025 under the theme “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet.” This theme powerfully resonates with ZELA’s core values and strategic commitment to advancing sustainable, equitable, and community-centred conservation practices. ZELA has […]
Kudakwashe Dube, Hillary Mugota and Joshua Machinga With a mission that extends beyond environmental concerns, the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) focuses on protecting community rights, especially for the most vulnerable members of society, including children. With support from European Union and in partnership with Government of Zimbabwe, Save the Children, Coalition Against Child Labour in […]
How the AMI creates a necessary platform for the voices of communities in the just energy transition Michelle N Chitando Climate change remains one of the world’s biggest problems, with part of the solution hinged on transitioning from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources. This shift requires significant investment to support the production of critical […]
Zimbabwe was the only African country to meet the 10 February deadline The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) applauds the Government of Zimbabwe, through the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife for its timely submission of its enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC3.0) 2020-2935 Country Statement by 10 February 2025. For us at ZELA, this milestone underscores […]
Obert Bore In a pivotal moment for Africa’s mining sector, the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) and Global Witness (GW) recently launched the China-Africa Dialogue on Green Minerals for Responsible Investments (CADRI) on 5 February 2025 on the sidelines of the Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI) in Cape Town, South Africa. The CADRI platform was established against the backdrop of significant […]
Batanai Mutasa “We are aware of the general opacity that shrouds deals between African governments and the Chinese government which makes it difficult to even access the terms of loans for accountability institutions like ours to monitor the effectiveness of the loans because [ as I mentioned in my earlier point] defaulting means you are […]
Indaba calls for just energy transition in Africa, decries political instability and environmental challenges Batanai Mutasa Convened parallel to the Mining Indaba where delegates from across Africa gathered in Cape Town to talk about investment opportunities in the industry, the Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI) emphasized the urgent need for African governments to develop transparent and […]
“Integrate VSS into mining operations to strengthen responsible mining initiatives” Mutuso Dhliwayo The Mining Indaba and Alternative Mining Indaba, held from 3-6 February in Cape Town, spotlighted the critical role of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) in promoting responsible mining practices. However, the discussions revealed a stark contrast in perspectives. While the Alternative Mining Indaba raised […]