ZELO Statement on World Wildlife Day 2026 3 March 2026 Throughout history, wildlife has been integral to human well-being. As essential components of biodiversity, both animals and plants play an indispensable role in sustaining ecological balance. The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) has consistently championed the preservation of wildlife, cognizant of the fact that challenges […]
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 […]
Compiled by Hazel T Chimbiro I had the opportunity to participate in public consultations conducted by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Environment, Climate, Wildlife, and Tourism in Gokwe, Matopos, Tsholotsho, Hwange, Binga, and Victoria Falls from 8–15 July 2024. Representing the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association with support from the Zimbabwe Accountability and Citizen Engagement (ZIMACE) […]
Compiled by Tafadzwa Mvududu “Amai Kuda ndomuitaseiko, Amai Tafa ndomuitaseiko, Kumusana havakwane ndovaitaseiko” – Mother what should I do with Kuda, Mother what should I do with Tafa, they are too big for me to carry them on my back, what should I do with them? Students from ten secondary schools sang in a jovial […]
Compiled by Kudakwashe Dube In the heart of Zimbabwe’s biodiversity-rich landscapes lies Binga, a region teeming with potential for effective community-driven conservation. Yet, despite its promise, the absence of a comprehensive legal framework poses significant challenges to the sustainability and effectiveness of community conservancies in the area. Heralded as beacons of inclusive conservation, community conservancies […]
Date of Issue: 3 March 2024 World Wildlife Day: Embrace Digital Technologies to Revolutionize Wildlife Conservation The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) stands in solidarity with the global community as we commemorate World Wildlife Day. As a premier natural resource’s governance organization, we acknowledge the immense value of wildlife, which extends from its role in […]
DATE OF ISSUE: 15 January 2024 The poaching crisis emerges as a formidable threat to elephants and wildlife resources both in Zimbabwe and globally. Tragically, poaching is intricately linked to illicit wildlife trade, posing a severe danger to the survival of the iconic species. If not promptly addressed, the repercussions of poaching could result in […]
By Nobuhle Mabhikwa-Zimbabwe Environmental Law AssociationB In the last series of the blog I shared how the ban of wildlife trade does not make sense to developing countries. The focus was on how communities who depend on revenue generated from the ban would be affected if this happened. In this series allow me to share […]
By Cecil Machena-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association INTRODUCTION The South East Lowveld of Zimbabwe (SEL) is an arena of conflicts with natural resources at the centre of it all. This brief paper is looking at the nature of, causes and the extent of the conflicts and advocates for a framework for promoting stakeholder cooperation and resources […]
By Nqobizitha Ndlovu-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Introduction Zimbabwe has a very high level of biodiversity and is home to 4,440-5,930 plant species, 270-350 mammals, 530-670 birds, 156 reptiles, 120 amphibians and 131 fish.[1] The wild mammal fauna of the country includes all the “Big Five” – African elephant, white and black rhinos, lion, buffalo and […]