Date of issue: 21 March 2024 Forests stand as vital pillars for our existence, serving as crucial components of our planet’s ecosystem. In commemoration of the International Day of Forests, ZELA joins the global community in celebrating their profound significance. Forests not only contribute to addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss […]
Compiled by Batanai Mutasa “Most human rights violations are well known and documented except environmental human rights, but environmental activists are losing their lives in numbers globally,” this was a passionate statement by Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association Legal Officer Effort Dube during a recent training for media practitioners on profiling Environmental Human Rights Defenders (EHRDs). […]
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 […]
The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA)’s Board of Trustees, Management and Staff would like to congratulate its Board Secretary, Mr. Josiah Chinherende, Executive Committee Chairperson, Mr. George Gapu, and Executive Director, Mr. Mutuso Dhliwayo for being certified as Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) practitioners on 11 January 2024 by the CFA Institute. They successfully sat […]
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 […]
Deadline: 8 January 2024 The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) is inviting applications from eligible companies, organizations, and individuals who wish to register as suppliers and service providers for the period 2024 to 2025 in the following categories: 1. Construction2. Office maintenance and repairs (including blinds, roof repairs)3. Office cleaning and disinfection (including ground maintenance)4. […]
Compiled by Hazel Tariro Chimbiro and Isabella Makaita Soniye Freshwater-related ecosystems include wetlands, rivers, aquifers, and lakes that sustain biodiversity and life (UN Environment 2018). Although they cover less than 1% of the Earth’s surface, these habitats host approximately one-third of vertebrate species and 10% of all species, including mammals, birds, and fish (Fricke et […]
Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women & Girls During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence (GBV), we the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association, join the global campaign to advocate for the elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls. As a premier natural resources’ governance organisation, we need to see women […]
10 November 2023 Compiled by Michelle N Chitando Considering the vast deposits of minerals, it is quite likely that there will be an increased degree of mining-induced displacement in various sections of the nation due to the incremental exploitation of minerals in Zimbabwe and other developments. In such cases, resettlement dynamics need to be properly […]
08 November 2023 Elephant Hills, Victoria Falls On behalf of the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association I want to thank the Government of Zimbabwe for inviting us to speak and for hosting the 2023 KP Plenary meeting here in Victoria Falls. I also want to thank the Ministry of Mines, together with the Chair of the […]