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I AM GENERATION EQUALITY: ZEMA CELEBRATES
WOMEN’S ROLE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
By Irene Lungu Chipili
Women play a critical role in managing natural resources
at family and community levels.
In communities around the world, women manage
water sources, fuel, food, as well as both forests and
agriculture terrain. They are however, affected by
environmental degradation in a special way. Gender
inequality is one of the persistent risks to sustainable
development, as it adversely affects access to, and
the use of natural resources such as water and land.
“Therefore, on this important day…I ask you all to
reflect on the achievements of our women and how
we can make our numbers count by utilising the special
characteristics that women add to our work of
protecting natural resources and the environment.”
During this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD),
ZEMA women used the occasion to raise awareness
on the importance of protecting the environment
and in particular, improving waste management
practices.
And Director General, John Msimuko paid a glowing
tribute to women’s role in sustainable environmental
management.
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