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the country’s climate change realities and efforts
being undertaken to mitigate and adapt to adverse
impacts.”
Among the key features and milestones covered in
the TNC is the establishment of a GHG Inventory
System at ZEMA, which has enhanced the country’s
capacity to accurately report on national GHG inventories.
With regards to adaptation, the report highlights the
establishment of the National Designated Authority
(NDA) which has facilitated effective country programming
on resource mobilization from the Green
Climate Fund (GCF). The GCF is an established financial
mechanism under the Convention to support
countries’ financial capacity needs under climate
change actions.
It is worth noting that these efforts have resulted
in funding for the Strengthening Climate Resilience
of Agriculture Livelihoods in Agro-ecological Zones
1 and 2 of Zambia Project, to enhance the adaptive
capacities of vulnerable farmers and rural communities.
7th National Development Plan,” notes Mr. Ndashe
Yumba, Permanent Secretary, MLNR.
Commenting on the grant, ZEMA Corporate Affairs
Manager, Irene Lungu Chipili said the Agency was
elated with the news.
“This is a timely intervention at a critical time when
all eyes are on the COVID-19 pandemic, which has
unfortunately disrupted and continues to negatively
affect vulnerable communities, businesses and all
known forms of economic livelihood.”
Thus, according to Annel Phiri, ZEMA Technical Advisor
to the Director General and Climate Change Expert,
Zambia’s TNC reflects this reality.
“Based on the information submitted and work done,
we are confident that the final report will present
a true reflection of the country’s efforts on climate
action,” says Mr. Phiri.
And to further support the country’s climate resilience,
the GCF has granted Zambia 2.1 million US
Dollars for the development of a National Adaptation
Plan (NAP).
Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources Permanent
Secretary, Ndashe Yumba.
“The NAP will facilitate the development of prioritized
adaptation actions with financing strategies. This will
enable Zambia to systematically advance the implementation
of priority adaptation actions, contributing
to the implementation of its Nationally Determined
Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement and
the achievement of climate change goals under the
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