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GOVERNMENT, through the Communal Areas Management Programme for Indigenous Resources (CAMPFIRE) Association, has been implementing a six-year project to mainstream climate change in wildlife conservation, carbon and ecosystem services among communities living adjacent to national parks.
CAMPFIRE Association director, Mr Charles Jonga told New Ziana that the project, which commenced on July 1, 2018 and is planned to end on July 1, 2024, was being implemented through Rural District Councils (RDCs).
At least 58 out of the 60 RDCs in Zimbabwe are members of the CAMPFIRE Association following the expansion of the programme to include other natural resources besides wildlife, such as sand and thatching grass.
“The project is being implemented in three districts, Muzarabani and Mbire in Mashonaland Central, and Hurungwe in Mashonaland West province,” he said.
Mr Jonga said the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) was partnering the
Association in implementing the project, with funding from the Global Environmental Fund (GEF).
He added:
“The different grants amounting to US$3 359 873 are focused on supporting community projects through Rural District Councils.” – New Ziana
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter