Climate change mitigation in Zimbabwe and links to sustainable development

Sithole, Dingane; Tagwireyi, Caroline; Marowa, Tendayi; Muwidzi, Fadzai; Mapanda, F.; Svinurai, Walter; Gotore, Tatenda; Ngarize, Sekai; Muchawona, Anderson; Chigoverah, Samantha; Takavingofa, Gamuchirai; Ndidzano, Kudzai; Mashungu, Lawrence; Zhakata, Washington; Dhlakama, Tafadzwa; Malley, Christopher S.; Slater, Jessica; Palmer, Eve; Molotoks, Amy; West, Chris; Veysey, Jason

doi:10.1016/j.envdev.2023.100891

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“…The convergence of waste management and renewable energy optimization holds significant aspects for both environmental sustainability and public well-being across the globe. According to Sithole et al [5], Zimbabwe has notably committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 across all sectors. The researchers highlighted that the energy sector alone contributes approximately 34% of the country's total emissions.…”

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Towards Circular Economy: Integrating Waste Management for Renewable Energy Optimization in Zimbabwe

Kumba,

Makepa,

Charamba

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Many countries across the globe are not yet exploiting the full potential energy that is inherent in waste to solve their energy and waste management crisis. This review critically examines the intersection of waste management and renewable energy optimization within the context of Zimbabwe’s transition towards a circular economy. This review explores the integration of waste management practices into renewable energy initiatives to foster a circular economy in Zimbabwe. Therefore, by assessing the feasibility and benefits of incorporating waste-to-energy technologies, this study elucidates the potential for synergistic resource utilization and environmental sustainability. Through a comprehensive analysis of existing waste management frameworks and renewable energy strategies, this paper highlights opportunities for optimizing energy production while addressing pressing waste management challenges. Ultimately, the findings underscore the importance of adopting a comprehensive approach to renewable energy development that leverages waste as a valuable resource in Zimbabwe’s transition towards a circular economy paradigm.

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Towards Circular Economy: Integrating Waste Management for Renewable Energy Optimization in Zimbabwe

Kumba,

Makepa,

Charamba

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Climate change resilience strategies for safeguarding sustainable tourism in Zimbabwe

Chiwaridzo,

Dzingirai

2024

Environ Dev Sustain

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Emerging Challenges for Cleaner Production Networks – The decline of the Global Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production Network (RECPnet)

Muzamwese

2024

Circ.Econ.Sust.

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Cleaner production has been channelled through National Cleaner Production Centres (NCPCs) across the world since the year 1994. In order to strengthen the scaling up and replication of Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) in developing and transition countries, the Global Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production Network (RECPnet) was formed as a platform for networking, knowledge exchange and information transfer. However, the success of such networks can become short-lived if there is no funding strategy beyond project financing and if individual network members fail to take ownership of the network. This research assesses the role of the Global RECPnet in promoting cleaner production and analyses the challenges that the network faced in ensuring its continuity beyond project finance. The research further identifies barriers in the advancement of the Global RECPnet and its goals. A Case Study methodology was used and within the case study, interviews were undertaken with key industry experts in the field of Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP). Questionnaires were also send to selected members of the network. Content analysis was undertaken on publicly available Global RECPnet documents and evaluation reports. We conclude that networks such as Global RECPnet are effective drivers of cleaner production, but require a plan for network survival beyond patron agencies. However, without patron agencies and international funders, the network proved not to be viable, as most of the members could not finance their own subscriptions. We propose for a hybrid mechanism of network financing and dealing with dependencies on development support.

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Climate change mitigation in Zimbabwe and links to sustainable development

Cited by 5 publications

References 20 publications

Towards Circular Economy: Integrating Waste Management for Renewable Energy Optimization in Zimbabwe

Towards Circular Economy: Integrating Waste Management for Renewable Energy Optimization in Zimbabwe

Climate change resilience strategies for safeguarding sustainable tourism in Zimbabwe

Emerging Challenges for Cleaner Production Networks – The decline of the Global Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production Network (RECPnet)

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