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The government has called on stakeholders to define Zambia’s priorities ahead of the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), scheduled for 10–21 November 2025 in Belém, Brazil.
Green Economy and Environment Permanent Secretary, Douty Chibamba, made the appeal during the official opening of the People in Need SB62 and COP30 Capacity Building and Technical Workshop at the Taj Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka.
His remarks were delivered by Chief Green Economy Officer Hedges Tembo.
“This workshop serves as a preparatory platform for the private sector and civil society organisations ahead of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Body meetings in Bonn, Germany, in June this year,” Chibamba said.
He highlighted key outcomes from COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, including the agreement to triple annual climate finance to $300 billion by 2035 and the operationalisation of carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Chibamba acknowledged Zambia’s progress on climate policies, citing the Green Economy and Climate Change Act of 2024 and the National Adaptation Plan, and stressed the need for collaborative efforts to strengthen the country’s voice in international climate dialogues.
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“I also wish to commend organisations like ActionAid and FIAN International for their support and urge stakeholders to contribute actively to Zambia’s sustainable development and resilience-building initiatives,” he added.
Meanwhile, Zambia Climate Change Network (ZCCN) Board Chairperson Maggie Mwape urged stakeholders to speak with a united voice as Zambia prepares for international climate negotiations.
Mwape highlighted ZCCN’s role in amplifying civil society and local community voices in shaping the country’s climate action agenda.
“This workshop is a crucial step in building an inclusive and resilient Zambia in response to the climate crisis,” she said.
She stressed the importance of grassroots participation to ensure the national climate narrative reflects all regions of the country, adding that Zambia is not merely a victim of climate change but also a source of solutions, including community-led reforestation and indigenous climate-smart agriculture practices.
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