24 June 2021 Compiled by Nobuhle T Mabhikwa- Chikuni-Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association By any standards Zimbabwe has a proud history of successful elephant conservation. Elephant populations in most African countries were reduced to very low numbers by the late 19th Century. In 1897 approximately 100,000 tons of ivory were exported from Africa. In 1900 it […]
Deadline: 8 July 2021 Time Frame for assignment: 10 days Reports to: Programs Manager Introduction and background Zimbabwe’s mining sector plays a significant role in the development of the country as it has continued to bring much needed income into the country through foreign exchange, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), government revenues and infrastructure development[1]. The […]
Deadline:8 July 2021 Background and introduction A public interest environmental law organization based in Zimbabwe that seeks to promote environmental justice, sustainable and equitable use of natural resources, democracy and good governance in the natural resources and environment sector seeks to engage a consultant who will develop infographics. These will be utilised as a resource […]
Deadline: 8 July 2021 Background and introduction A public interest non-governmental organisation which seeks to promote environmental justice, sustainable and equitable use of natural resources, democracy and good governance in the natural resources and environment sector seeks the services of a consultant in the development of 10 short video blogs (herein referred to as vlogs) […]
22 June 2021 Story by Happious Chingwaya (Shurugwi Community Development Trust) EMA has issued Musasa mining syndicate in Shurugwi with a seven -day ultimatum to rehabilitate the environment after the company started operating without the mandatory environmental impact assessment certificate. The mine was carrying out illegal alluvial gold mining near Mutevekwi River located just outside […]
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]