(NAIS) Government has launched the 2023/2024 input distribution to farmers in Southern Province starting with Zimba district.

Government launches 2023/2024 input distribution for farmers

Strengthen climate resilience through improved farming methods, climate resilient seed varieties and irrigation

Government trains farmers on climate smart agriculture

1300 farmers have been trained.

The government of Zambia has launched an emergency El Ni&ntilde;o response initiative aimed at supporting smallholder farmers affected by climate shocks. The program provides climate-smart farming techniques, weather information, and financial support to mitigate the impacts of El Ni&ntilde;o, enhancing resilience and sustainability for vulnerable agricultural communities.

Government launches the El Nino Emergency Response for Small Holder Farmers

Build resilience to climate change by changing agricultural practices

Zambia and the United Kingdom have formalized their partnership by signing five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), emphasizing collaboration in areas such as the Green Growth Compact, energy, climate finance, and support for Zambia's revenue authority to enhance national revenue and combat illicit financial activities.The updated Green Growth Compact, originally initiated in 2021, aims to advance sustainable energy infrastructure and climate-resilient solutions in Zambia, reflecting the UK's ongoing commitment to the partnership.

Zambia, UK sign five MoUs to deepen partnership

Promote climate-resilient public infrastructure and disaster risk management frameworks

Zambian government has banned the production of charcoal in some areas saying that the practice is killing the environment. The government says the ban helps to protect what is left of the country's forestry.

Government banned charcoal production

Investing in schemes such as afforestation, catchment area conservation and improved landscape management, especially at the local level

Government has issued a ban on charcoal production permits in three districts namely &nbsp;Itezhi-tezhi, Mumbwa, and Shibuyunji as these were identified as hotspots for illegal tree cutting, contributing to widespread land degradation and deforestation. This ban will empower the institutions like the ministry of &nbsp;Green Economy and Environment to take against players in the industry with aim of reinvigorating the forests in Zambia. Minister Nzovu emphasized the critical role of trees in mitigating climate change hence the importance of the ban.

Charcoal Production Ban Implemented in 3 Districts to Combat Climate Crisis

Invest and empower institutions that have been established to coordinate and implement climate change programmes

Government put forth the Green Growth Strategy (GGS) that plays an integral role in terms of fighting climate change, which has negatively impacted the country. The strategy aims at fostering economic growth and development through sustainable resource management.

Government green plan vital to climate change – CTPD

Building the capacity of local governments to manage the impacts of climate change

ABSA Bank has partnered with Forestry Department in the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment and the Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation (ZAFFICO) to promote tree planting and address the impacts of climate change in Zambia. The partnership will see the trees purchased by ABSA be planted and maintained by the other 2 partners helping increase the hectares under the cooperations use.

ABSA Partners With Forestry Department and ZAFFICO To Address Adverse Impacts Of Climate Change

Scale up activities of Zambia Forestry and Forest Industry Corporation (ZAFFICO) to increase the hectarage of land under sustainable management practices.

The UK and Zambia signed a new landmark partnership to drive sustainable economic growth and build on the momentum created by the historic COP26 climate summit.

Zambia and UK sign Green Growth Compact agreement.

Mobilise private resources to climate action through blended financing and climate finance facilities

Green Economy and Environment Minister delegated the Zambia Environmental Management Agency to curtail activities on water pollution and deforestation.

Curtailing activities on water pollution and deforestation

Strengthen institutions to effectively implement regulation and clean-up efforts from mining activities

Zambia in in collaboration with Riparian States completed &nbsp;the Transboundary Governance of the Kwando/Cuando River Basin.

Completion of  the Transboundary Governance of the Kwando/Cuando River Basin.

Integrate climate action into sector strategies

&nbsp;Zambia&rsquo;s Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with Save the Environment and People Agency (SEPA) introduced a climate-smart agriculture project in Zambia&nbsp;

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Government launches 2023/2024 input distribution for farmers

1300 farmers have been trained.