Zimbabwe’s climate action: Progress and challenges

📅 Published: August 18, 2025

📰 Source: theindependent

Curated by AllZimNews.com

This has resulted in wicked problems — the most notable outcome being climate change and pandemics.

However, since we contributed to the problem, we can also participate in mitigating it at various multistakeholder levels.

Therefore, examining government’s actions and policies in response to global warming and climate change becomes inevitably important.

While Zimbabwe has taken steps towards climate action, there is room for improvement in policy implementation and support for affected communities.

Zimbabwe has ratified the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement, demonstrating a commitment to addressing the issue.

Notably, the government has implemented a national climate change response strategy, which includes plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase forest cover and promote renewable energy.

However, there have been criticism regarding the actual implementation of these plans.

Zimbabwe heavily relies on coal and other fossil fuels, and the government has been slow to develop alternative energy sources.

The country has also faced challenges with deforestation, and there have been reports of illegal logging in protected areas.

In addition, the country has also been affected by climate change in various ways, including droughts, flooding and cyclones.

The government has been criticised for not doing enough to support affected communities, particularly those in rural areas.

There have been reports of food insecurity and water scarcity, which are likely to worsen with the effects of climate change.