A Call for Innovation in Forest Conservation on the International Day of Forests

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 […]

Media Urged to Protect Environmental Human Rights Defenders

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). […]

World Wildlife Day: Embrace Digital Technologies to Revolutionize Wildlife Conservation

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 […]

Human Rights Implications of Emerging Critical Minerals Supply Chains: Reflections on Case studies of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mozambique, and Zimbabwe

Compiled by Obert Bore The 15th edition of the Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI) 2024, convened under the theme ‘Energy Transition Minerals: Putting Communities First for an Inclusive Feminist Future’, to foster inclusive dialogue, promote feminist principles, strengthen solidarity and empowerment through knowledge. On the sidelines of the AMI, the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association in collaboration with its […]

28th Conference of the Parties Outcomes: Where are We?

Compiled by Hillary Mugota and Fortunate Chilenje  COP28 has recently ended, and ZELA is committed to sustaining the continuity of the COP series through regular meetings in anticipation of upcoming objectives. In alignment with this commitment, ZELA organized a CSO Post-COP28 meeting, providing a platform for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), stakeholders, and business development partners […]

ZELA Statement on World Wetlands Day 2024: Our Wetlands, Our Wellbeing

Date of issue: 2 February 2024 The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) joins international commemorations of World Wetlands Day with a reminder about the vital importance of wetlands. As a premier natural resource’s governance organization, we understand that these unique ecosystems are crucial for water purification, flood prevention, and water storage, among many other benefits […]

Supplier registration 2024-2025: ZELA

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. […]