Environmental Management Agency

03/09/2026

EMA Board Engages Gweru City Council on Urgent Environmental Issues

The Environment Management Board (EMB) today engaged the leadership of the City of Gweru on the urgent need to strengthen environmental governance and address persistent challenges in municipal sewage and solid waste management. The engagement, convened in terms of Section 27 of the Environmental Management Act [Chapter 20:27], brought together the Environment Management Board, the City of Gweru, Midlands Provincial leadership and representatives from relevant Government departments to identify practical and sustainable solutions to environmental challenges affecting the city and surrounding communities. The engagement was deliberately framed as a whole-of-government problem-solving platform, recognising that complex environmental challenges require coordinated action across institutions and sectors. The Board also undertook site visits to sewage works and the City dumpsite to assess the environmental challenges on the ground. The Environment Management Board called for a shift from reactive environmental management to proactive stewardship, supported by strategic investment, effective service delivery and law enforcement. The Board further reaffirmed its commitment to working with the City of Gweru and other stakeholders to strengthen environmental governance, protect water resources and safeguard public health.

Together, protecting the environment and building a clean, safe and healthy Gweru.

03/09/2026

Together we clean! Chinhoyi residents, retailers, and vendors joined hands today for a community clean-up, kickstarting our journey to . A clean environment starts with each one of us, let's keep the momentum going!

02/09/2026

🧹 A Clean Environment, Everyone’s Responsibility! 🌍

Join the nation this Friday, 4 September 2026, for the September National Clean-Up Day as we kick off Clean-Up Zimbabwe Month!

Together, let's take active steps toward waste reduction, recycling, and keeping our communities clean and sustainable. Every effort counts!

👇 Read the full notice above for more details on how you, your business, or your institution can participate. Let’s do our part!

02/09/2026

Wetlands Wednesday thought

Nature took thousands of years to build a perfect system, but a single activity can ruin it in a day.

we drain wetlands to build houses or push waste into them, we destroy our best natural shield against floods and droughts. Once concrete replaces nature, that water balance is lost.

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01/09/2026

Welcome to September, a brand-new month to refresh our mindsets and renew our commitment to a cleaner, greener Zimbabwe! 🌿✨

As we step into Zimbabwe Clean Up Month, let’s turn action into a habit. A clean environment isn’t just a target; it’s everyone’s responsibility.

We are kicking off the month with momentum! Join the nation on the 4th of September for the National Clean Up Day. Let this serve as our springboard to ignite momentum across our communities, leading all the way up to World Clean Up Day on September 20th and beyond. 🧹♻️

Together, let's champion zero waste and take collective action for our environment.

📍 Where are you participating from this month? Drop your city/town in the comments! 👇

01/09/2026

Today, the Environmental Management Agency met with members of the media to strengthen collaborative efforts on veldfire awareness. During the engagement, we shared updated veldfire statistics, highlighted high-risk zones, and discussed strategic measures as we traverse the current fire restriction period. The media remains a critical partner in amplifying our message: Fire management is everyone’s responsibility. 's protect our environment, livelihoods, and ecosystems.

28/08/2026

Day 5 at was packed with insightful conversations on Powering Sustainable Growth Through Environmental Stewardship! 🌿
We were honored to host distinguished leadership at our stand today, including the Acting Permanent Secretary for Environment, Climate, and Wildlife, Mr. W. Zhakata, alongside Environmental Management Board Vice Chairperson Mrs. R. Dhobbie and Board Member Mr. W. Makamure.
you to everyone who stopped by to engage with us. If you haven’t visited yet, we look forward to welcoming you tomorrow!

28/08/2026

As UNCCD COP17 draws to a close in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, one message stands out: land restoration is fundamental to national resilience, food security and sustainable livelihoods.

The outcomes of COP17 strengthen the case for proactive drought preparedness, Land Degradation Neutrality, sustainable rangeland management, catchment protection and locally led environmental action.

The Environmental Management Agency remains committed to translating these global priorities into practical action across Zimbabwe, working with communities and partners to protect our soils, ecosystems and natural resources.

Restoring land is an investment in resilience, livelihoods and the future.

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

Youth are not just the future of land stewardship—they are leading the charge today. 🌍⚡
At the ongoing UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, youth engagement has taken center stage. From the dedicated COP17 Youth Forum to sessions on "Youth, Land and Livelihoods," young scientists, entrepreneurs, activists, and herders are driving crucial conversations on desertification, land degradation, and drought resilience.
The message is clear: youth must move beyond symbolic presence to meaningful partnership in decision-making, green entrepreneurship, and land restoration.
Zimbabwe remains steadfast in its commitment to elevating youth representation and ensuring our young leaders have the platforms, resources, and policy support needed to build resilient communities and drive sustainable land management.
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