Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs

Official X account of the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Eswatini 🇸🇿
Tourism | Environmental Protection | Biodiversity | Conservation

[Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs @mteaeswatini]

Eswatini’s National REDD+ Technical Team concludes a week-long working session to validate climate reporting deliverables, review land-use data and prepare the Second Forest Reference Level report for UNFCCC submission by 4 January 2027.

#ClimateAction #REDDPlus #Eswatini

[Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs @mteaeswatini]

Eswatini advances plans for a proposed 7.5 MW solar energy project to benefit small-scale sugarcane growers through lower electricity costs, improved energy security and reduced emissions. Stakeholders validated the CRISP Project Information Note to guide further development.

[Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs @mteaeswatini]

📢 CALL FOR PROPOSALS: CONSULTING FIRMS

The Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs invites qualified consulting firms to submit proposals for the development of a National Climate Vulnerability Risk Atlas and Interactive Climate Risk Mapping Platform for Eswatini.

[Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs @mteaeswatini]

Eswatini is among the first countries globally to undertake the NDC Partnership’s Building Blocks Self-Assessment, strengthening climate governance and readiness to implement climate commitments. Findings will inform BTR2 and NC5 development.

#ClimateAction #Eswatini

[Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs @mteaeswatini]

Insights from the 17th EUMETSAT User Forum for Africa, featuring:

H.E. Moses Vilakati | African Union Commission

Phil Evans | EUMETSAT Director-General

Hon. Jane Mkhonta-Simelane | Minister for Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Eswatini

#EUMETSAT #Eswatini
#UFA17

[Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs @mteaeswatini]

Highlights from the opening of the 17th EUMETSAT User Forum in Africa, underway in Manzini, Eswatini. Experts are exploring how satellite data can strengthen weather forecasting, climate monitoring & early warning.

#EUMETSAT #UFA17 #WeatherAndClimate #EarlyWarning #Eswatini

[Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs @mteaeswatini]

Eswatini hosts the 17th EUMETSAT User Forum in Africa, 5–9 October to explores how satellite data can strengthen weather forecasting, climate monitoring, disaster risk reduction & early warning, supporting resilient development across Africa & practical applications in Eswatini.

[Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs @mteaeswatini]

The Ministry, alongside ENTC, is hosting a 2-day National Validation Workshop for NBSAP 3.0, bringing together stakeholders to review and validate Eswatini’s national framework for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use for 2026-2035.

#NBSAP3 #Biodiversity #Eswatini

[Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs @mteaeswatini]

World Tourism Day 2026!

#worldtourismday

[Eswatini Government @EswatiniGovern1]

Prime Minister @RussellMDlamini says Eswatini’s tourism industry needs “disruption” to unlock its full potential, calling for greater intolerance of systems and bottlenecks that hinder the sector’s growth and competitiveness.

[Eswatini Government @EswatiniGovern1]

Government Statement: Government Statement on accidental shooting of US Government personnel at Maphiveni.

[Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs @mteaeswatini]

📹 🎥 Kian Coetzer thinks Eswatini is a GREAT place to be!
He came to Eswatini for golf and left with an experience worth talking about. #Eswatini has a way of leaving a lasting impression.❤️🇸🇿

Great place. Great culture. Great experience!

#VisitEswatini #ExploreEswatini

[Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs @mteaeswatini]

Halala Eswatini 🥂
Happy Independence day 🎊
#58thIndependence

[Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs @mteaeswatini]

#Eswatini is stepping up preparedness for the 2026/27 rainfall season!
The National Climate Outlook Forum, themed: “From Climate Information to Early Action," brought stakeholders to turn climate information into timely preparedness & action.
#ClimateAction #EarlyWarning

[FAO Eswatini @FAOEswatini]

With technical support from @FAO #LEGN, @MoJCA_Eswatini with @mteaeswatini held a ForestLEX+ inception workshop for ministries, forest governance and legislative bodies. This initiative supports @EswatiniGovern1 in building capacity in legal knowledge and forest governance.

[Eswatini Government @EswatiniGovern1]

PM @RussellMDlamini today received a courtesy visit from a delegation from the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF), which is in the country to assess Eswatini’s potential to transform the Eswatini Environment Fund into a mega fund.

[Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs @mteaeswatini]

2026 King's Cup Golf Tournament Launch. Set to take place at the Ezulwini Golf Course.
Pro-Am Tournament 1- 2 September 2026
King's Cup Championship: 3 - 5 September 2026.
E700K professional prize purse plus additional performance incentives.
#KingsCup2026 #VisitEswatini

[National Disaster Risk Management Authority @Eswatini_NDMA]

[UMVALO WESIVE ADVISORY]: August is dry. The grass is dry. One spark is all it takes. Let’s be extra careful with fires this month and protect our homes, farms, livelihoods and environment.

#UmvaloWesiveInAction

[Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs @mteaeswatini]

#TemveloAwards2026 officially launched by the Minister. Themed: "From Science to Action," the awards celebrate those advancing environmental sustainability in #Eswatini . Nominations close 30 Sept.
📍Forms at the Eswatini Environment Authority offices.
#ClimateAction #Eswatini

[Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs @mteaeswatini]

One Nation. One Goal! 🇸🇿

Climate change demands collective action.

The Government reaffirms its commitment to:
• Strengthening partnerships
• Mobilising climate finance
• Driving sustainable development

For current and future generations.

#ClimateAction #Eswatini