AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate & Disaster Risk: Zimbabwe’s farmers are being urged to “bale it, do not burn it” as El Niño is forecast to hit the 2026/27 season, with the fire season looming from July 31 to October 31. Land Degradation & Restoration: In Shurugwi’s Poshayi, a growing gully that once stripped the land is being fought back through community nurseries and GEF7-backed drylands work, turning bare ground into recovery. Health & Environment Link: A Chitungwiza father of six is reported on oxygen after stopping ARVs for months, highlighting how health system strain and basic service reliability can become life-or-death. Water, Food Security & Irrigation: Government has “breathed new life” into the Kanyemba Irrigation Scheme, aiming to restart production and support livelihoods in a drought-prone area. Governance & Pollution: Zimbabwe’s plastic crisis is said to be worsening as pollution regulations are flouted, while a separate food-safety probe in South Africa flags contaminated informal food risks. Circular Economy & Waste: A new push frames waste management as an environmental sustainability priority, with Zimbabwe appointing a presidential special advisor on waste and circular economy.
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