Climate Change - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Climate Change

Climate warriors: How Zim communities are spearheading grassroots climate adaptation

From the bustling streets of Caledonia to the rural landscapes of Chiredzi, communities are rising to the challenge, forging a path towards a more sustainable, climate-resilient future

By Tonderayi Matonho Sep. 10, 2025

Climate warriors: How Zim communities are spearheading grassroots climate adaptation

Reviving forgotten crops: How Zim can secure food and nutrition through neglected and underutilised species

At the policy level, Zimbabwe’s agricultural strategies now recognize the importance of crop diversification.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Aug. 31, 2025

Reviving forgotten crops: How Zim can secure food and nutrition through neglected and underutilised species

Climate change is aggravating human disease

Climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern—it is a pressing public health emergency.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Aug. 17, 2025

Climate change is aggravating human disease

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Zim steps up climate resilience with soil, water projects

“Agriculture remains one of the pillars of Zimbabwe's economy in an era marked by climate change and the pressing imperative of food security.

By Obert Siamilandu Aug. 5, 2025

Zim steps up climate resilience with soil, water projects

Bridging the gap between climate-science communication and the public

Climate change communication can also be classified as communication that empowers positive framing, local impact, tangible solutions and stories that change lives.

By Peter Makwanya Aug. 4, 2025

Bridging the gap between climate-science communication and the public

Climate change and disease pandemics: Zimbabwe's urgent imperative

Zimbabwe, a country already grappling with socio-economic challenges, stands at the forefront of this precarious intersection.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jul. 27, 2025

Climate change and disease pandemics: Zimbabwe's urgent imperative

New hope for Matabeleland’s disappearing fruit trees

Ndidzano pointed to several frameworks currently guiding government action.

By Sharon Sibindi Jul. 6, 2025

New hope for Matabeleland’s disappearing fruit trees

Thank you fossil fuels and good night, Zim’s energy transition

The Kyoto Accord, which aimed to curb global carbon emissions, has had mixed results, particularly in developing countries where economic growth remains a priority.

By Lovemore Nyawo Jun. 6, 2025

Thank you fossil fuels and good night, Zim’s energy transition

Geoengineering or bust?

This chain of events, where the warming we cause triggers further changes in the climate, is called a “feedback” — and since we didn’t cause it directly, we can’t turn it off.

By Gwynne Dyer Jun. 6, 2025