By Taya Chakarisa
Today, more than half of Zimbabwe’s working population are in Small and Medium businesses in cities, rural areas, mining communities and towns. As the working population grows and the effects of climate change, carbon emission, deforestation and sanitation worsen, our mind set, perception, networking, collaboration have to evolve.
It’s time for us to invest in efficiency, sustainable and renewable resources, replant all our communities in cities and towns, and begin to solve the climate crisis. Make tree planting a lifestyle that’s what the Replant Zimbabwe campaign is all about.
Over the next five years Tetrad Tree Foundation and the climate smart alliance will mobilize, network and collaborate a National Intervention to accelerate the Great Green Transition. In collaboration with communities, business and churches, we will lobby government officials to improve energy efficiency, advance renewable energy, and implement sustainable green practices. With shared responsibilities we will motivate the public and transform our communities through on-the-ground projects.
The first step is ensuring that our communities have made tree planting a lifestyle and have sustainable resources to research and implement trusted community engagement programmes. That’s why we are calling on our legislators, policy makers, business and communities to advocate for the sustainable production and consumption of forest resources.
Time to use game changer management tools is now. We can continue on our current ‘business as usual’ trend or we can choose a future of more sustainable development, cleaner water, air, sustainable employment, food security and a better quality of life. Our communities, policy makers and business need to be motivated to make sustainable decisions.
You can also be part of the Replant Zimbabwe campaign as an organisation or individual by joining the climate smart alliance. Your support will play a pivotal role in launching new sustainable Green initiatives, improving energy efficiency, and building the foundation of sustainable, Green Economies and communities in Zimbabwe.
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