By Zvikomborero Machirori
Zimbabwe’s economy is facing a serious threat from climate change President Emmerson Mnangagwa said Tuesday in Egypt.
Speaking during Conference Of Parties (COPZ27) summit currently in Egypt COP27 summit which is being held in Egypt President Mnangagwa said that the agriculture sector which is key to Zimbabwe’s economy is facing a serious threat from climate change and that government is implementing various programs for sustainable food and nutrition security.
“The agriculture sector which is key to Zimbabwe’s economy is facing a serious threat from climate change.
“My government is implementing various programs including extensive dam construction projects towards climate change adaptation and mitigation for sustainable food and nutrition security” said President Mnangagwa.
President Mnangagwa added that Zimbabwe will see greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
“Zimbabwe will see greenhouse gas emissions curbed to 44.7 million tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2030.
“My country has also Integrated gender issues in the Revised Nationally Determined Contributions” he added.
President Mnangagwa also said that those responsible for the climate crisis must listen and prioritize climate finance.
“There is need for concrete actions. Those mostly responsible for the climate crisis must listen and prioritize climate finance to help prevent disasters and climate victims recover.
“Commitments we have made and continue to make can only make a difference when we act on them” he said.
