Compiled by Tatenda Mapooze In 2015, 196 parties signed the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, with efforts to limit it to 1.5°C. This global commitment has significant implications for the mining industry, beyond just the impacts of climate change itself[1]. Climate change effects are already […]
The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD), Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), and Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) are inviting expressions of interest to host half-day side sessions during the 12th Edition of the Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba #ZAMI24. The event will take place at the Holiday Inn in Bulawayo from October 28 to […]
Delivered at the 79th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) 14 May – 3rd June 2024, Banjul Honourable Chairperson, Commissioners, state delegates, ladies, and gentlemen I thank you for this opportunity to address the 79th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The Zimbabwe Environmental […]
Compiled by Nesia Mhaka Manicaland, Zimbabwe, is a rich tapestry of natural resources, with small-scale mining playing a pivotal role in its economic landscape. However, despite their significant contributions to the country’s GDP, small-scale miners often face myriad challenges that hinder their full potential. This was highlighted during a Provincial Mining Indaba, held in Mutare […]
Compiled by Nesia Mhaka Communities in Penhalonga, Mutasa district, say they are grappling with a distressing issue that has shaken them to the core. At the centre of controversy is the mining of gold in the neighboring Tsvingwe area which has led to the digging up of graves, triggering concern and anguish in the district. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Fostering Inclusion in Natural Resources Management DATE OF ISSUE: 8 March 2024 The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) joins the world in celebrating women’s achievements on this International Women’s Day 2024. However, we also acknowledge that despite the progress made towards gender inclusion and equality, a lot still needs to be […]
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 […]
Impacts of climate change on women and key asks for climate actions Zimbabwe’s vulnerabilities to climate change are undeniable, and this has significantly impacted all sectors, including the agricultural sector. Decreased crop yield and crop failure in agriculture, coupled with fluctuating availability, quality, and cost of agricultural raw materials for the industry, have been some […]