Climate Alliance Zw

Climate Alliance Zw is a network of progressive organisations in Zimbabwe fighting for climate and environmental justice.

[Climate Alliance Zw @ZwClimate]

Dear African Leaders

Make these demands at #COP27 

1. Rich countries must pay for loss & damage
2. The Global South needs real climate financing
3. We demand an end to fossil fuels
4. Rich countries must take immediate action to reduce emissions

Our futures depend on it! ✊🏼✊🏼

[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]

@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]

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 Mr @FrankMpahlo shares key take-aways from the National Youth Climate Change Action Symposium.

1. Loud and consistent climate awareness
2. Dvlp energy transition roadmap
3. Pursuit of local energy solutions
4. Observing human rights @OxfaminSAF

[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

[Green Governance Trust @greengovzw1]

ITS OUT! Our 2nd part series of the docie on Climate Justice and Disability Inclusion feat. Brenda Mhlanga from Zimbabwe. Climate projects should be conscious of people with disabilities:
@OxfaminSAF
@TheFeedZW
@Sightsavers
@ActionAidZim
@hivosrosa
Link:
https://t.co/l1AZewlalR

[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

[Green Governance Trust @greengovzw1]

POLICY BRIEF: Read our policy brief in the below and familiarise yourself with the human rights risks attached to energy transition in Zimbabwe and Africa. @fariedarlie @OxfaminSAF @osfsa
@ActionAidZim @official_MOEPD @The_BigConvo @NewsDayZimbabwe

Link: https://t.co/bPKNqqaIbQ

[#PeoplePowerPlanet @TheFeedZW]

Post Alternative Mining Indaba Reflections | "A localised transition process would be achievable if the purpose is to offset the energy transition poverty that we are facing" - @FrankMpahlo
@greengovzw1
#JustEnergyTransition
#TheFeedZW

[Green Governance Trust @greengovzw1]

JOIN US at @6pm tonight on Diamond FM when we discuss LOW-INCOME Housing Opportunities and Challenges in Mutare!

Our main guest is @MutareCity Deputy Director for Housing. Phone in and be part of the conversation. @CEAAZim @The_BigConvo @UmrrtMutare @OxfaminSAF @ActionAidZim

[Mukupa Nsenduluka @mukupa_ln]

📢We're back with the 2023 Alternative Mining Indaba edition❗️

📅: 7 - 9 February

Theme: A Just Transition: Unlocking Community Potential & Participation.

Venue: #UCT Graduate Business Conference Center, #CapeTown

Please register & learn more here⤵️:
https://t.co/uMx3uVhCr7

[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]

OUR #16daysofactivism campaign takes us to Kopa today in Chimanimani ward 21 for a women's caucus. Building resilience and improving the adaptive capacity of women to climate change will address #GBV @ActionAidZim @OxfaminSAF @wraglobal @SwedeninZW @The_BigConvo @AllianceofCBOs