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Theseus Shambare in Kadoma
The Food and Agriculture Organisation in conjunction with the Government is hosting a validation workshop of the National Climate Action in Livestock Systems in Kadoma.
Running under the theme “Scaling-up climate actions to enhance nationally determined contributions (NDC) on climate and livestock”, the two-day workshop is being attended by various stakeholders from both private and public sector.
The participants are expected to deliberate on the draft report that was compiled during the stakeholder consultative conference held in November.
University of Zimbabwe lecturer and climate change consultant in the formulation of the national report Dr Walter Svinurai said the outcome will help to inform policy formulation.
Mr Andrew Chamisa
“The development of the country report on livestock climate action in Zimbabwe is in progress.
“The draft report is being shared with stakeholders for their review and input. Their input shall be incorporated into the main report.
“By the end of this workshop we hope to present the final report to stakeholders for validation, recommendations and endorsement,” said Dr Svinurai.
Livestock Research director Mr Andrew Chamisa said the workshop has come at a right time when El Niño phenomenon effects are being experienced within the sub-sector.
“It is important to note that this validation workshop is being held at the backdrop of the El Niño-induced drought due to late start of the rain season and the country has experienced extremely high temperatures never felt in recent years.
“I’m sure most of those in the livestock sub space are familiar and aware of the disastrous effects of the drought especially in the southern districts of our country where more than 8000 cattle have reportedly died due to water and grazing scarcity.
“This has led our government and partners to put in place emergency measures to ameliorate the situation,” said Mr Chamisa.
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