The Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife on Friday officially launched the Parliamentarians for Climate Finance Project alongside a Green Investment Dialogue, in a move aimed at strengthening Zimbabwe’s capacity to mobilise climate finance and accelerate the transition to renewable energy.
The high-level engagement, held in Harare, was convened in collaboration with Climate Parliament, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the Parliament of Zimbabwe. It brought together Members of Parliament, government ministries, development partners, private sector leaders, and technical experts.
The dialogue focused on enhancing parliamentary engagement in climate finance while promoting increased investment in clean and sustainable energy. Key discussions centred on the development of Green Energy Zones (GEZs), which are designed to attract green investment, promote clean technologies, and strengthen national energy security.
Participants examined Zimbabwe’s climate finance landscape, explored pathways for a sustainable energy transition, and identified priority projects in solar, small hydro, wind energy, energy efficiency, and emerging technologies such as green hydrogen. Opportunities for Community Green Energy Zones were also highlighted as a means to improve rural energy access and support inclusive economic development.
The initiative aligns with Zimbabwe’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the National Adaptation Plan (NAP), and the country’s broader vision of building a resilient, low-carbon economy. It also reinforced the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening climate governance, advancing green industrialisation, and promoting sustainable development in line with global climate action frameworks.
The Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with Parliament and development partners to unlock climate finance, strengthen policy frameworks, and position Zimbabwe as a regional leader in renewable energy and green investment.
