Mandate
The Ministry
Responsible for safeguarding biodiversity, managing climate resilience, enforcing environmental policies, promoting eco-tourism, and ensuring sustainable natural resource use, all in alignment with Vision 2030.
The ministry also manages key agencies such as the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority, the Environmental Management Agency, and the Forestry Commission.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Values
Our Vision is to attain a clean and healthy environment with well managed natural resources for sustainable socio-economic development.
Our Mission is to promote Best Practices in Environment and Natural Resources Management.
- Professionalism,
- Teamwork,
- Accountability,
- Transparency, and
- Integrity
Overall Functions
- Plan, formulate review and co-ordinate policy in support of sustainable development
- Develop action plans for the implementation of the National Environmental Policy and Strategies;
- Promote conservation and sustainable use of natural resources through coordination with other Government Ministries, non-state actors and communities;
- Coordinate the domestication and implementation of Bilateral and Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs);
- Provide policy guidance to, and monitor implementation of programmes by Ministry’s Parastatals.
- Integrate socio‑economic valuation of environmental costs and benefits in development and decision making;
- Conduct environment and natural resources research and analysis in support of sustainable development;
- Promote education, training and awareness on environment and natural resources conservation;
- Co-ordinate the review of environmental and natural resources legislation;
- Coordinate trans-boundary management of environment and natural resources e.g. TFCAs;
- Develop processes and procedures for conducting environment and natural resources assessments and review for development proposals;
- Define the institutional and administrative arrangements for coordinating environmental assessments;
- Coordinate the production of the State of the Environment Report;
- Provide environment and natural resources information and ensure stakeholder participation in environmental programmes.
ENVIRONMENT SECTION
The section deals with various complex policy issues relating to the implementation of Environmental policies and acts such as EMA Act, Environment Policies and Strategies, etc. Its activities involve but are not limited to the following;
- Coordination of waste management, pollution and sanitation policy related issues.
- Environmental Impact assessments (EIAs) and the various challenges involved with its implementation.
- Coordination of Multilateral Environmental Agreements pertaining to pollution, hazardous substances, wetlands environmental assessments etc.
- wetlands and land use planning.
- Various projects that are being implemented by the Ministry around brown issues such Ozone depleting substances management, Organic pollutants management.
NATURAL RESOURCES SECTION
The section deals with varied issues surrounding wildlife management and forestry generally referred to as natural resources management. The following are some major issues the section deals with;
- Coordination of policies, laws and activities relating to the protection of wildlife and forestry
- CAMPFIRE issues and community based natural resources management
- The creation of various Trans-Frontier conservation areas (TFCAs). Zimbabwe is a member of at least five of those regional groupings
- Multilateral Environmental Agreements pertaining to wildlife and forestry such as CITES
- Resource mobilisation for natural resources management
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Tips on Environment Conservation
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Minimize waste by repurposing items and recycling materials.
- Conserve Water – Use water efficiently to reduce wastage and protect freshwater ecosystems.
- Sustainable Transportation – Walk, bike, or use public transport to lower carbon emissions
Tips on Climate Conservation
- Eat Sustainably – Reduce food waste and choose local, plant-based foods to lower your carbon footprint.
- Support Renewable Energy – Opt for solar or wind energy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
- Advocate for Climate Action – Engage in policies and initiatives that promote climate resilience.
Tips on Wildlife Conversation
- Eat Sustainably – Reduce food waste and choose local, plant-based foods to lower your carbon footprint.
- Support Renewable Energy – Opt for solar or wind energy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
- Advocate for Climate Action – Engage in policies and initiatives that promote climate resilience.