Environment – Africa Hotspot

Africa’s Call to Action Ahead of the Anticipated 2026 El Niño

Africa is not spurred from natural disasters and drought spells emanating from unprecedented climatic weather patterns and these requires concrete measures and lasting solutions to assist Africa grow its economies. Against this background, a meeting dubbed Extra Ordinary Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Africa’s Preparedness and Response on the Anticipated 2026 El Niño unpacked concrete resolutions to tackle related challenges.

Zimbabwe BioFin Programme technically validated – A full fledged document remains work in progress

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Biodiversity Experts from different sectors met in Harare on 18th – _19th June 2026 for the Technical Validation and Consultation Workshop for Zimbabwe BIOFIN Programme spearheaded by the Government of Zimbabwe with the technical support of United Nations Development Programme

NetOne Mobilises Communities Across Zimbabwe for Mega National Clean-Up Campaign

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NetOne proudly joined thousands of Zimbabweans across the country in commemorating the Mega National Clean-Up Campaign, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability, responsible corporate citizenship and national development through coordinated clean-up activities in Harare, Chitungwiza, Masvingo, Bindura, Bulawayo, Nyanga and Zvishavane.

Chief Nembire leads in mobilizing community towards re- building and Upgrading of local Schools

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Mt Darwin – Chief Nembire, dressed in a red shirt, visited Binga Primary School in the Mutungagore settlement to plant a tree as a symbol of hope and a way forward after years of stalled construction at the school.

Skip the Stuff: New Bill Aims to Reduce Restaurant Waste in Colorado

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Senator Lisa Cutter is championing a new bill, SB260-146, aimed at reducing unnecessary waste in restaurants. The Skip the Stuff bill requires restaurants to only provide plastic cutlery, condiment packets, and other single-use items upon customer request.

Zimbabwe Takes a Leap Forward in Biodiversity Conservation

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In a significant move, Zimbabwe has kicked off the implementation of the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), a game-changer for the country’s rich biodiversity and economy. The inception workshop, held in Harare, marked the beginning of a bold journey to mobilize sustainable funding for biodiversity conservation.

African Heritage in Mourning: The Tragic End of Craig, the World-Famous “Super Tusker” Elephant

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African Heritage in Mourning: The Tragic End of Craig, the World-Famous “Super Tusker” Elephant

IFAW and Tsholotsho RDC Partner to Mitigate Human-Wildlife Conflict

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IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) and ZimParks are engaged in a major, long-term partnership to safeguard the Greater Hwange Ecosystem, focusing on four core areas: wildlife protection, habitat management, tourism development, and community empowerment

Apex Predator: Do Sharks Really Produce Half the Planet’s Oxygen?

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By preventing the overconsumption of primary producers like seagrasses and kelp forests, they indirectly protect these carbon-absorbing, oxygen-producing habitats

Revisiting story of James Hansen a Climate Expert who got arrested after US Congress Testimony in 1988

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The story of James Hansen is inseparable from his 1988 Congressional testimony. As the director of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, he appeared before the U.S. Senate and declared with “99% confidence” that the Earth was already getting warmer and that human-caused greenhouse gases were the cause.