Stronger partnerships needed to restore Zambia’s landscapes

THE Ministry of Green Economy and Environment has called for stronger partnerships between Government, the private sector and communities in restoring Zambia’s degraded landscapes. Ministry Permanent Secretary Douty Chibamba said environmental restoration is critical to strengthening the country’s resilience to climate change and safeguarding natural resources for future generations. Dr Chibamba said this in a […]

THE Ministry of Green Economy and Environment has called for stronger partnerships between Government, the private sector and communities in restoring Zambia’s degraded landscapes.

Ministry Permanent Secretary Douty Chibamba said environmental restoration is critical to strengthening the country’s resilience to climate change and safeguarding natural resources for future generations.

Dr Chibamba said this in a speech read on his behalf by Ministry of Green Economy and Environment Director of Forestry Freddie Siangulube during a tree-planting exercise sponsored by Airtel Zambia at Kaunda Square Secondary School in Lusaka.

“Tree planting is one of the simplest but most effective ways of restoring ecosystems, protecting water resources, preventing soil erosion and improving environmental resilience,” Dr Chibamba said.

Meanwhile, Airtel Zambia Managing Director Hussam Baday has called for collective action among Government, the private sector, schools and communities in addressing climate change.