Author: Raymond Muwaniri

In 2015, our planet recorded the hottest temperatures on record – a testimony to the global threat now posed by Global Warming and Climate change. At the heart of all this – Sub Saharan Africa, the most susceptible region with frequent floods, cyclones, and droughts, that damage infrastructure, destroy crops, disrupt livelihoods, and cause loss of life. Never has the need for mass information been as vital as it is now – hence SustainZim! The SustainZim project adheres to all 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with particular focus on 7; SDG 7 – Affordable Clean Energy There needs to be a more of a shift in Zimbabwe towards renewable energy sources and less reliance on non-renewables. Solar and Hydro energy are the 2 major sources available and should be utilised more. SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities People living in cities and rural communities have a responsibility to reduce their carbon footprint and protect their environment. It is also the government’s responsibility to ensure that this occurs. SDG 12 – Reasonable Consumption and Production It is vital Zimbabwe does not over consume its resources for the sake of its environment and future generations to come. SDG 13 – Climate Action As a predominantly agricultural nation, Zimbabwe’s fate revolves around climate change whose spectre has already been made apparent in the dryer regions of the country. SDG...