Compiled by Byron Zamasiya (Natural Resources Economist-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association) Rural District Councils and the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority in the Zambezi Valley receive numerous requests for problem animal control (PAC) and reports of destruction by wildlife. These problems range from the destruction of crops in dryland fields, stream bank fields (flood plains), […]
During today’s opening session of the Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional meeting, Shamiso Mtisi, the Coordinator of the KP Civil Society Coalition, addressed the 55 KP participating countries and observers. This Intersessional meeting, which for the first time takes place in a virtual format due to COVID-19 restrictions, is the half-yearly gathering of the KP in […]
12 June 2021 Compiled by Cosmas Sunguro (ZIDAWU) Transparency and accountability come with a need to a commitment from the communities, mining companies and the government. With the government working towards the realization of the 12 billion economies by 2023,[1] transparency remains an important aspect. It is in Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association’s (ZELA) quest to […]
17 June 2021 Compiled by Sandra Musonzah Introduction and Background There is No Time Left: Protecting Environmental Child Rights is key. Environmental child rights (ECR) are rights that protect children and young people to ensure a safe and clean environment. To detail, the rights to a clean sustainable environment encompass protection rights, participation rights and […]
18 June 2021 Compiled by Josephine Chiname-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Introduction and Background There is an important link that exists between the physical environment that children occupy and the enjoyment of their rights and the quality of lives they lead. Over the years, the discussion on the impact of environmental damage on children’s rights have […]
Compiled by Byron Zamasiya, Natural Resources Economist In the first half of 2021, several community members in wildlife reliant communities reported attacks by wildlife. Some unfortunately lost their lives while some lost crops and stored grain. The animals that were implicated in these attacks include hippos, crocodiles and elephants. Rural district Councils such as Mbire […]
Due date for applications: 18 June 2021 The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association is calling for applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of Project Assistant that has arisen within the organization. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Help in the implementation of projects to promote ZELA’s programming in relation to obtaining project results, reporting and […]
Compiled by Josphat Makaza: Environmental Community Monitor-Chiadzwa Community Development Trust. Traditional leaders and environmental monitors who attended the workshop. Agreeing with Terre des hommes and the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association’s emphasis that justice is not only important to the current generations but to the next and future generations, traditional leaders have made a commitment that […]
Deadline: 11 June 2021 Introduction A local NGO that works to promote good governance, environmental justice and sustainable development in the natural resource sector seeks the services of a consultant to produce a briefing paper on Zimbabwe’s New Economic Order on mineral revenue collection, generation, and opportunities for economic opportunities. Zimbabwe’s natural resources can bring […]
Date of Issue: 04 June 2021 Harare-Today the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) joins hands with the rest of the world in commemorating the World Environment Day (#WED2021). As we work together to prevent irreparable damage on our planet we must Reimagine Recreate and Restore as emphasised in the 2021 theme which is focusing on ‘Ecosystem […]