MwakaHub

A Zimbabwean community climate hub on climate justice, just energy transition and progressive climate policy powered by @Greengovzw1

[Nyasha Frank Mpahlo @FrankMpahlo]

It was great being a guest of honor at the belated Intl Youth Day commemorations at Tongogara refugee camp. I spoke on #climate change induced displacements. @UNHCRZimbabwe @holytenmusic @tdh_saco @ClimateMigrant1 @UNDPZimbabwe @OxfamSA @ActionAidZim

[Green Governance Trust @greengovzw1]

Call for Submissions..
The Youth Mining & Tax Justice Poetry Slam is BACK!
Deadline: 08 September 2023

Submit 3 minute poem (video/audio) on Mining and Tax Justice in Zimbabwe to [phone] to enter!
@CEAAZim @kubatana @TheFeedZW @mukasiri @SavannaTrust @ZIMCODD1

[Green Governance Trust @greengovzw1]

@EMAeep Ministry of Youth Rep discusses the opportunities for youths within the mining sector in Zim. She stresses the need for youths to use the quota system policy to access opportunities that are presented by mineral driven economic growth

[Green Governance Trust @greengovzw1]

@EMAeep Rep, takes youths through the environmental regulations which mining companies are supposed to adhere to before, during and after mining activities. She mentions that it is a requirement for mining companies to have a rehabilitation and decommissioning plan in the EIA.

[Green Governance Trust @greengovzw1]

Day 2 of the #womenandyouths transitional minerals training workshop and symposium. We kick off with a recap of the issues raised on #Day1. Today #youths will get to interact with gvt departments incl. @EMAeep, Ministry of youth and @MinofWomenZim. @The_SARWatch @OxfaminSAF

[Green Governance Trust @greengovzw1]

Kuda from @YICD_Zimbabwe raises pertinent issues on;
1. Absence of adequate legislation to regulate mineral beneficiation in Zimbabwe
2. Bribery and corruption in the transitional minerals value chain, involving community leaders and duty bearers
3. Environmental Degradation

[Green Governance Trust @greengovzw1]

Today we convene young people from Bikita, Mutoko and Goromonzi's mineral communities on a 2-day training workshop and symposium on energy transition and transitional minerals in partnership with @The_SARWatch . #youthwomensymposium #EnergyTransition @OpenSociety @OxfaminSAF

[Green Governance Trust @greengovzw1]

@greengovzw1 Director leads youths into a historical perspective of #mining #Governance in Africa. He shares perspectives of the rise of lithium in the energy transition era and how #Zimbabwe is at the centre of the #energytransition ambition. @The_SARWatch @TellZimbabwe

[Green Governance Trust @greengovzw1]

The young farmers noted that agroecology is key in building their resilience and adaptive capacity to climate change in their respective communities. @IMsweden @OxfaminSAF @WRIClimate @DiakoniaAfrica @SthrnAfrcaTrust

[Green Governance Trust @greengovzw1]

Today we conducted an #agroecology training for #Youth in Rusitu Chimanimani in partnership with @AgritexS and TSURO Trust. We equipped #youths with sustainable farming practices to conserve the ecosystems
#greenJobs #DroughtTolerantCrops #foodsecurity
Support from @ActionAidZim

[Amnesty International Zimbabwe @amnesty_zim]

Today, @amnesty_zim Executive Director spoke at the @greengovzw1 National Climate Change #ACTION Symposium held in Harare under the theme #Future4Youth.

Her presentation focused on the "Human Rights Approach to Energy Transition."

[Green Governance Trust @greengovzw1]

Today we join the rest of Africa to celebrate #AfricaDay2023 which is running under theme "Acceleration of AfCFTA implementation".

The commemorations coincides with the the African Union's 60th anniversary.

#OurAfricaOurFuture @_AfricanUnion

[Green Governance Trust @greengovzw1]

WATCH: Documentary of the 1st mini-hydro power station in Southern Africa which we shot in Nyafaru Zimbabwe. This shows how local energy solutions can can transform societies.
@OxfaminSAF
@MwakaHub
@ActionAidZim
@hivosrosa
@SEforALLorg
@BigConvos
@USAID

https://t.co/JTBTjHODFy

[MwakaHub @MwakaHub]

It was great to be part of this project. An understanding of the impact of climate change on people living with disability is still generally limited @TheFeedZW @CNRG_ZIM

[Green Governance Trust @greengovzw1]

LOOK OUT! Our documentaries on #Disability inclusion #ClimateJustice and #energytransition and are here.

Here we share the TRAILER. Watch this space for the full docie's out next week. @OxfaminSAF @Sightsavers @FordFoundation @SthrnAfrcaTrust @DeafZimTrust @icodzimtrust

[Green Governance Trust @greengovzw1]

PRESS STATEMENT: A functional climate and disaster risk management and cooperation system in Africa is now URGENT! Climate disaster induced carnage as that experienced in Malawi can be mitigated.
@ActionAidZim @OxfaminSAF @FordFoundation @METHI_Zimbabwe @SAYoF_SADC @TheFeedZW

[Green Governance Trust @greengovzw1]

On the day of the #IWD23, we celebrate and amplify the power and potential of women in our society.
Every woman must be recognised, included and valued thru the power of technology and innovation #DigitALL @TheFeedZW @The_BigConvo @AllianceofCBOs @ActionAidZim @NLinZimbabwe

[Manica Youth Assembly (MAYA) @ManicaYouth]

We strive to continue our work in service of the planet and all its inhabitants, present and future.

[Green Governance Trust @greengovzw1]

Season’s Greetings!

Collaborating with you this year has been a joy and a privilege.

Wishing you and yours a wonderful festive season and much prosperity in the new year.

[Green Governance Trust @greengovzw1]

Day 2 of our mock-up photo series campaign where @greengovzw1 joins the #16DaysOfActivism in solidarity with victims of #SGBV & to raise awareness against #GBV. Follow our campaign here. @ActionAidZim @NLinZimbabwe @AllianceofCBOs @WRAgloba @SwedeninZW @MinofWomenZim @bustoptv

[MwakaHub @MwakaHub]

@chantelle_moyo Yes please!