Noticias sobre Zimbabwe
AI-powered digital tools boost transboundary water management in Southern Africa
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Limpopo Watercourse Commission (LIMCOM) have jointly deployed two advanced digital platforms to strengthen water security across the four nations sharing the Limpopo River Basin: Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Vanishing wetlands could cost global economy up to $39 trillion, report warns
A new report released by the Convention on Wetlands warns that wetlands—ecosystems that provide water, food, livelihoods, and climate protection—are disappearing at an alarming rate.
BATRAW General Assembly in Bessines-sur-Gartempe: Advancing Europe’s circular battery economy
On July 1-2, 2025, Bessiness-Sur Gartempe, France, hosted the 7th General Assembly of the BATRAW project (HORIZON-CL6-2022-CIRCBIO-01, Grant No.
Global Drought Hotspots report catalogs severe suffering, economic damage
Food, water, energy crises, human tragedies in 2023-2025 detailed in sweeping analysis by U.S. National Drought Mitigation Center and the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.
Water crisis drives 80% surge in hunger in Eastern and Southern Africa over the past five years
Nearly 116 million people in eight African countries, hardest hit by severe water crises, lack access to drinking water.
World Wetlands Day: preserve today for a sustainable tomorrow
February 2nd marks World Wetlands Day, a key date to reflect on the importance of these essential ecosystems for life on Earth.
Global commitment to urban wetlands grows with announcement of 31 new Wetland Cities
During the 64th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Convention on Wetlands in January 2025, the Co-Chairs of the Independent Advisory Committee on Wetland City Accreditation announced the addition of 31 new cities to the Wetland City Accreditation scheme.
Zambia joins UN Water Convention to boost cooperation to address drought and water challenges
In response to severe drought and ongoing water scarcity, Zambia has joined the UN Water Convention to improve water management both within and across its borders.
Africa faces disproportionate burden from climate change and adaptation costs
Africa bears an increasingly heavy burden from climate change and disproportionately high costs for essential climate adaptation, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Innovative solutions for sustainability in the Zambezi River Basin
A new study addresses the urgent challenges in managing the water-energy-land nexus in the Zambezi River Basin, which is crucial for southern Africa's economic stability and environmental health.
Zimbabwe joins United Nations (UN) Water Convention
Zimbabwe’s accession further reinforces the strong momentum for water cooperation in Africa, where over 90% of water resources are in 63 basins shared by two or more countries.
Cote d’Ivoire is 10th African nation to join UN Water Convention
Faced with increasing water stress and climate change impacts on the water resources it shares with its neighbours, Cote d’Ivoire has joined the United Nations Water Convention – a UN treaty to improve joint water management across borders.
UN World Food Programme Chief calls for action after drought and floods in Southern Africa
Millions of people are facing food insecurity due to El Niño-fueled drought and floods in Southern Africa, WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain warned during a visit to Zambia, at the epicenter of the crisis.
Warming climate intensifies flash droughts worldwide
Sudden, severe dry spells known as flash droughts are rising in intensity around the world, with a notable exception in mountainous Central Asia, where flash drought extent is shrinking, according to new research published in Geophysical Research Letters.
Over 24 million people in Southern Africa face hunger and water scarcity due to extreme weather
Millions of people across Southern Africa, are grappling with the dual crises of hunger and flooding.
Zimbabwe will need $2 billion to feed millions of people facing hunger due to drought
Zimbabwe follows Malawi and Zambia and declares a state of disaster due to drought. With a large share of employment in rainfed agriculture, drought threatens the food poor in rural areas.
11 countries assess national progress on water and sanitation
300 SWA partners from all constituencies in eleven SWA partner countries conducted a Country Self-Assessment, complementary to other ongoing global monitoring systems such as GLAAS or JMP.
Bridging the climate-water gap: insights from F. Tunhuma, UNICEF expert on climate resilient WASH
In recent years, the discourse surrounding climate change conferences has increasingly integrated water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) issues.
AFDB appoints Oluwatomisin Adeola Fashina as Senior Director, IT and Chief IT Officer
A Nigerian national, Fashina brings to the role over 30 years of experience in technology and financial services management. Dr. Fashina is a strategic leader with world-class expertise in information technology, banking operations and systems thinking.
Global momentum for climate action surges as 38 nations embrace the Freshwater Challenge
The Freshwater Challenge aims to ensure 300,000km of degraded rivers and 350 million hectares of degraded wetlands are committed to restoration by 2030, and to protect freshwater ecosystems.