Conservation Lower Zambezi

LOCAL ACTIONS CAN SOLVE GLOBAL PROBLEMS🌏 Global Environmental Facility-Small Grants Programme Zambia (GEF-SPG) National Steering Committee Monica Chundama has urged grantees under the GEF Small Grants Programme supported by UNDP Zambia to ensure prudent utilization of resources in implementing local actions to address environmental problems. Ms. Chuundama said the GEF -SPG is looking forward to seeing the transformation of what the investment in these local innovative ideas in addressing environmental challenges will bring to the communities. She was speaking during the opening of the GEF -SPG Inception meeting for grantees this morning. Under this grant , CTPD is capacity building the CBOs under the Global Environment Facility's -GEF Small Grants Programme with skills in administrative paperwork , project planning and implementation among others. 🌳 With a specific focus on women, the youth & people w/ disabilities, these grants will be used to promote sustainable development & #ClimateAction in remote communities in North-Western , Luapula and Eastern Provinces. Speaking at the same meeting, UNDP Programme Specialist , Head of Unit on Energy and Environment Carol Mwape explained that the GEF SGP, has since 2008 todate provided over US$3million to grassroot organizations to support local actions. Ms. Mwape said UNDP believes that when local communities are empowered, they can contribute to significant change at national and global level. “The interventions of the projects you will be implementing speak to GEF- SGP and UNDP goals of addressing impacts of global crises such as wide spread environmental degradation, Biodiversity loss and climate change’’, Ms Mwape said. Towards Acting Locally to Tackle Global Issues. #SDG13 #ClimateAction @followers

Catella APAM's African Adventure 2024 As part of Catella APAM’s Impacts and Charitable initiatives, Catella APAM is again proud to be supporting Conservation Lower Zambezi's (“CLZ”) Rubatano sports day on 8th June. The Catella APAM Team are targeting to raise £5,000 to support this event and are separately self-funding the trip to Zambia to help run the event and see the impressive impact that CLZ have on the community.   CLZ is a charity committed to the conservation of wildlife and the environment in the Lower Zambezi by working with the Zambian Department of National Parks and Wildlife (“DNPW”) and local communities to combat poaching in the region. (https://lnkd.in/dMsumjRr)   Each year, CLZ’s education and community engagement programmes reaches over 2,500 children through on-site courses, school Conservation Clubs, and teacher training. They also provide education on animal behaviour and teach strategies to minimise conflict with animals.   Rubatano means “unity” in the local Goba language and is a key event in CLZ’s community engagement programme. It aims to promote relationships between the local community, DNPW, conservation organisations, lodges, and other stakeholders outside of law enforcement. Members of our team will be travelling to Zambia to assist in the running of the sports day.   By engaging the community in conservation through an exciting sports day, CLZ aims to improve knowledge and attitudes towards wildlife and the natural environment, helping the local community to take pride in Zambia’s natural heritage and be responsible for its protection.   APAM has supported CLZ for over 9 years and has committed to supporting Rubatano for the next 5 years. A donation to CLZ will help to fund this important event, provide prizes, and feed over 600 children on the day. Thank you for your support!