Govt working to reduce carbon emissions

Ashley Mujoma

GOVERNMENT, in partnership with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), says it is working to reduce carbon emissions and lead the transition to cleaner skies.

Addressing the ICAO-EU Assistance Project Phase 2 in Harare yesterday, Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Michael Madiro, said he appreciated the role the ICAO plays in developing appropriate policies for the harmonisation of global civil aviation systems.

This is meant to ensure a safe, secure, orderly and sustainable international air transport system.

“The event is crucial as it avails a platform for all aviation actors to deliberately address pertinent aspects of sustainable aviation fuels,” he said.

“To demonstrate our strong resolve on environmental protection, the Government is capacitating the national airline in the form of equipment which contributes towards a reduction in CO2 emissions by 30 percent,” he said.