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£12M for improved water, energy access towards addressing climate change effects

The Government, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched a three-year programme to help rural communities adapt and build resilience to the impact of climate change.

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Gender equality and women’s empowerment remain a high priority

Zimbabwe made history by becoming the 1st country under the Global Spotlight Initiative Programme to develop a multi-sectoral compact dedicated towards addressing Gender-Based Violence and harmful practice.

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Women speak on the disproportionate impact of a changing climate

Stockholm+50 consultations reiterate the need for a gendered lens when tackling climate change and biodiversity loss

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A call to promote social solidarity and reduce prejudice in Zimbabwe

UNDP and Africa University had their first public lecture on promoting peace and social cohesion

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Cyclone Idai - A story of recovery

Cyclone Idai hit the Eastern Region of Zimbabwe with strong winds and heavy rains that resulted in the loss of life and damage to critical infrastructure like schools, homes, and clinics.

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UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress.

UNDP is working for a Zimbabwe that is empowered and more resilient to create and sustain growth that will improve people’s lives.

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2020 Annual Report: Tomorrow, Re-imagined

The 2020 abbreviated annual report highlights UNDP Zimbabwe's response to the pandemic and more importantly, how we are re-imagining a post-COVID context.

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Improving Access to Water in Rural Communities #WorldWaterDay

Blog post to commemorate World Water Day

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Immediate Socio-Economic Response to COVID-19 in Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe, the first case of COVID-19 was recorded on the 20 March, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic is evolving against the backdrop of a difficult macroeconomic environment and climatic shocks (Cyclone Idai and drought). This socio-economic framework seeks to support Government efforts in Zimbabwe to urgently respond while at the same time assessing the impact and developing an appropriate recovery strategy.

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Keeping our forests alive and thriving

Zimbabwe's forests currently cover around 45% of the country’s total land area, but deforestation is an increasingly pressing issue, resulting in forests disappearing at a frightening rate.

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National Consultations ahead of Stockholm+50 are launched in Zimbabwe

Preparatory national consultations for the Stockholm+50 conference

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It's back to class for 500 students

3 years after Cyclone Idai, 15 damaged classrooms at Mundanda Primary school in Chipinge District are almost completely restored.

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New UNDP Resident Representative in Zimbabwe presents credentials

United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) new Resident Representative, Ms. Mia Seppo, has today presented her credentials to the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Hon. Prof. Amon Murwira.

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Our Impact

1035

health facilities

Installed with solar powered systems to run primarily on clean energy

1.1

million

people supported to cope with the effects of climate change through resilience building activities

$240K

dollars

Awarded to rural and urban based youth led business ventures in 2021

30

schools

had their roofs restored after they were damaged during Cyclone Idai

1.2

million

people enabled to receive regular Anti-retroviral Treatment

2.2

million

trees targeted for planting in the mid-Zambezi Valley to restore biodiversity loss

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