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Water levels at Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe have dropped dramatically because of the latest El Niño drought.
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Placing local people’s perspectives and ideas at the centre of anticipatory action ensures they have ownership of this approach. Here, the Mvuramanzi Trust and the Farm Community Trust of Zimbabwe began piloting the People First Impact Method.
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This Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) identifies a path forward for Zimbabwe by linking demand from global green value chains to significant reserves of energy transition minerals (ETMs).
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With access to irrigated land, training in climate-resilient farming, and a platform to sell their produce, women farmers in Zimbabwe are forging new paths for economic independence and sustainable agriculture.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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This publication investigates the integration of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)-based climate services in seasonal climate forecasting.
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When disaster strikes, coming together to support impacted communities not only helps with their recovery – it can set them on the path to a more resilient, sustainable future.
United Nations Office for Project Services
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This article examines how community-based participatory planning (CBPP) contributes to the cohesiveness of the vulnerable groups and harnesses local capacities in building social capital.
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This seismic risk profile of Zimbabwe, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.

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