In the Government Gazette of July 27, Environment and Natural Resources Minister, Francis Nhema invoked the powers granted to him under the Environment Management Act (Chapter 20:27) with the Declaration of the Protection of Harare Wetlands.
Harare has a Wetland Map which gives the Schedule and shows the coordinates, to the nearest three meters, which can be viewed by members of the public at the offices of the Environment Management Agency. But who will save our wetlands?
Many wilderness areas in Zimbabwe are being destroyed or potentially going to be destroyed by mining companies and some of these include; Mana Pools, a World Heritage Site, Mavuradonah Wilderness Area, Hwange National Park, and there are many more. The Zambezi Society, a local environment group are leading the campaign to put a stop to potential mining that could take place along the Rukomechi and Chewore Rivers.
They have engaged various stakeholders such as Impaco, Environment Management Agency, Safari Operators Association of Zimbabwe, National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe, Lower Zambezi Tour Operators and Unesco and a committee has been set up to deal with the issues. For further information www.zamsoc.org
Zimbabwe is a beautiful country and it is up to us, every single Zimbabwean to protect and conserve what we have. You can make a difference by getting involved in conserving our planet earth, our Zimbabwe so why not get out there and do it.
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