Online Reporter
Mukudzei Chingwere in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Zimbabwe has assured its global peers of its unwavering commitment to addressing climate change and doubling efforts to curtail global warming, despite its historically insignificant role in creating the problem.
Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga gave the assurance when he addressed the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers Preservation.
Vice President Chiwenga is on a working visit, which has seen him engage in economic development discussions.
Zimbabwe’s participation in the climate change conference is part of the Government’s diplomatic efforts to amplify its voice.
In his address, VP Chiwenga emphasised the importance of adequately resourcing international financing mechanisms, including the Global Environment Facility and the Green Climate Fund.
“Although countries like Zimbabwe bear minimal historical responsibility for global warming, we remain steadfast in our commitment to low-carbon development, as reflected in our ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement,” said VP Chiwenga.
He also extended an open invitation to all attendees to participate in the 15th Meeting of the Contracting Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, which is set to be held in Victoria Falls from July 23 to 31.
Peter Tanyanyiwa