Zambia Climate Change Network

06/05/2026

CHILDREN’S CLIMATE SUMMIT 2026

All is set for the Children's Climate Summit where we shall introduce to you the Zambia Children’s Climate Council tomorrow 6th May 2026! Celebrate with us the actions that children from across Zambia are taking to combat Climate change and it's impacts in line with SDG13! Many thanks to our partners Save the Children Zambia Centre for Environment Justice Caritas Zambia Civil Society for Poverty Reduction-CSPR Environment Africa Zambia Zango Foundation
Zambia Climate Change Network Keepers Zambia Foundation Development Initiative

08/03/2026

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2026

On this year’s International Women’s Day, celebrated under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” the Zambia Climate Change Network joins the world in recognizing the strength, resilience, and leadership of women, especially those in rural communities who are on the frontline of climate change.

Across Zambia, rural women play a vital role in protecting the environment and sustaining livelihoods. As farmers, seed keepers, water collectors, and caregivers, they experience the direct impacts of climate change such as droughts that in turn lead to poor harvests. Despite these challenges, women continue to lead solutions by adopting sustainable farming methods such as AGROECOLOGY, conserving natural resources, and supporting their families and communities.

Through our work with communities across the country, we have witnessed firsthand how women are championing agroecology and other local climate adaptation practices. Women’s knowledge of indigenous seeds, soil management, and biodiversity conservation is key to building resilient food systems and ensuring food security.

However, many women still face barriers such as limited access to land, climate information, finance, and decision-making spaces. Achieving rights, justice, and action means ensuring that women and girls have equal opportunities to participate in climate policies, community leadership, and national decision-making processes.

ZCCN continues to work with women’s groups, civil society partners, and government institutions to promote gender-responsive climate policies, climate justice, sustainable agriculture, and inclusive climate governance. Empowering women is not only about equality, it is essential for building resilient communities and a sustainable future.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we call for stronger action to support and invest in women and girls. When women are empowered, communities become stronger, food systems become more resilient, and climate solutions become more sustainable.

Together, let us advance Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.

15/02/2026

PROGRESSIVE MOTION 👏🏽👏🏽

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOR ZAMBIA – TIME FOR ACTION

This week, I will be moving a motion in the Parliament of Zambia urging Government to establish a specialised Environmental Court within the High Court for Zambia.

Why does this matter?

Environmental protection is not just about conservation but extends to food security, public health, climate resilience, and protecting livelihoods across Zambia.

Today, environmental cases are often complex, technical, and time-sensitive. A specialised Environmental Court will help to:

1. Strengthen enforcement of environmental laws

2. Improve speed and quality of environmental case resolution

3. Enhance accountability for environmental damage

4. Protect natural resources for present and future generations

This motion is about ensuring development and environmental protection move together, not in conflict.

Environmental justice is economic justice. Environmental protection is national protection.

Together, we must safeguard our natural heritage and build a sustainable future.

Yours Truly,

Hon. Sunday Chanda - MP
Kanchibiya Constituency

09/02/2026

My Food. My Identity. Our Future.

🇿🇲 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT | MY FOOD, MY IDENTITY – 7-DAY FOCUS CAMPAIGN

On behalf of the Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity (ZAAB) members and partners, I am proud to announce the launch of our 7-day Focus Campaign under the Food is African movement — “My Food, My Identity.”

This campaign is a national call to reconnect Zambians with our indigenous foods, celebrate our rich cultural heritage, and strengthen sustainable food systems that support our farmers, our nutrition, and our future.

Across Zambia, many communities — especially young people — are becoming disconnected from the origins of their food and the traditional knowledge that has sustained generations. Through this focus week, we aim to spark conversations and action around the importance of indigenous foods, sustainable local farming systems, and cultural pride.

Over the next seven days, we will explore how food shapes our identity, connects families and communities, supports livelihoods, and promotes healthy diets and impacts climate-resilience. We encourage all Zambians to participate by sharing their food stories, celebrating their traditional dishes from all parts of this wonderful country, and embracing locally produced foods.

Protecting our food heritage is not only about culture — it is about safeguarding our health, our environment, and the future of our food systems.

My Food. My Identity. Our Future.

— Mrs. Mutinta Nketani - Maseko
National Coordinator
Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity (ZAAB)

Community Technology Development Trust-zambia. Mizu Eco-Care Caritas Zambia AFSA Khumbilo agroecology media services Knowledge Hub for Organic Agriculture in Southern Africa Zambia Climate Change Network SCOPE Zambia a member of Rescope Programme NET Kasisi Agricultural Training Centre Care For Nature Zambia African Centre for Biodiversity African Biodiversity Network Rural Women in Agriculture Zambia Collaborative for Healthy Food Systems Seed and Knowledge Initiative - SKI Regional Schools and Colleges Permaculture Programme GRAIN Natures Organic Foods National Union for Small Scale Farmers of Zambia - Nusfaz. Green Nature Msingi Afrika Magazine Lusaka Food Market Loctaguna Organics Namfumu Conservation Trust

03/02/2026

The Zambia Climate Change Network (ZCCN), represented by Ms. Kamisa Matepeta, participated in the Southern Africa Trust Post-COP30 SADC Regional Dialogue, held from 27–28 January 2026 in Johannesburg (Sandton), South Africa, under the theme “Advancing Climate Justice & Just Transitions in Southern Africa.”
Held in the aftermath of COP30 in Brazil, the dialogue convened civil society actors from across the SADC region to link global climate commitments with the lived realities of communities, while building a unified regional voice to influence climate justice advocacy and shape the roadmap towards COP31.
Key discussions focused on:
* Climate finance and economic justice
* Shifting from loan-based instruments to grant-based and concessional finance
* Integrating social protection and labour rights into just transition pathways
* Centring gender justice and Afro-ecofeminism
* Ensuring meaningful and sustained youth participation
ZCCN contributed to discussions on the intersections of climate, gender, and economic justice, with a focus on livelihoods, care work, and youth futures. These engagements highlighted how energy transitions in Southern Africa are shaped by unequal political economies, debt pressures, and market-led climate finance models. The dialogue underscored that transition costs are often borne by low-income households, workers, and resource-dependent communities, while benefits disproportionately accrue to elites and multinational corporations.
Participants also examined the role of regional institutions such as SADC and the African Union, development finance institutions, and the growing risks of critical minerals. Strong emphasis was placed on the urgent need for civil society to influence **climate finance governance, national budgeting processes, and regional policy frameworks, to ensure climate action delivers social justice, economic equity, and climate justice.
On the second day, the dialogue shifted towards coordinated regional action, with civil society actors mapping power, institutions, allies, and risks across national, regional, and global spaces. Key advocacy entry points were identified within SADC, the African Union, G20 South Africa, UNFCCC processes, COP31, and COY.
A major outcome of the dialogue was the co-creation of a 6–12 month regional climate justice advocacy roadmap, aligning national and regional priorities and grounding just transition strategies in community realities. The meeting concluded with partners reaffirming shared priorities and coordination mechanisms, underscoring the power of regional solidarity and civil society leadership in advancing climate justice across Southern Africa.

28/01/2026

We are proud to be taking part in this inaugural convening organized by the Southern Africa Trust.

18/12/2025

Ecocide deepens INEQUALITY. Those who contribute least to environmental destruction suffer its worst consequences.

05/12/2025

On Friday, 14th November 2025, ZCCN, together with Fian International Zambia, Green Living Movement, and Vision Outreach Zambia, with support from the Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity (ZAAB), attended the Consultative Meeting for the Proposed Kasisi Open Pit Copper Mine by Sino Xinyuan held at Kumena Basic School in the Kasisi Area, Chongwe District.

As civil society organizations, we remain committed to ensuring that community voices are heard, environmental safeguards are upheld, and that all development processes prioritize the health, safety, and wellbeing of both people and ecosystems.

Our participation reflects our ongoing dedication to advocating for sustainable land use, biodiversity protection, and transparent natural resource governance.

05/12/2025

ZCCN staff recently featured on ZNBC TV to highlight the growing challenge of deforestation linked to unsustainable paper consumption in offices and schools. The discussion emphasized the urgent need to strengthen solid waste management practices and transition toward more sustainable habits.

We also encouraged the increased use of digital platforms to share, store, and manage information, an important step in reducing paper dependence and protecting our forests.

At ZCCN, we remain committed to promoting sustainable solutions that safeguard our environment and support climate resilience across Zambia.

🎥 Watch the full interview below!

05/12/2025

ZCCN, together with its members, participated in a workshop hosted by ActionAid Zambia with support from GIZ Zambia through the Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Policies (AgSys) project. The workshop was held at Grand Palace in Lusaka from 3rd to 4th December 2025, focusing on agriculture policies in Zambia and their impact on smallholder farmers, with particular attention to the Comprehensive Agricultural Transformation Support Programme (CATSP).

These sessions created an important platform for civil society organizations to engage, share insights, and provide feedback on the effectiveness and real-life impact of current agricultural policies on farmer productivity. Strengthening such dialogue is critical for advancing sustainable, inclusive, and resilient agricultural systems.

07/11/2025

ZCCN AND LACP SIGN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR A GREENER FUTURE…….

07/11/2025, Lusaka.

The Zambia Climate Change Network is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lukaph Agro-Carbon Prospero (LACP) Ltd, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at advancing climate action and sustainable development in Zambia.

The MOU was officially signed today in Lusaka, with the ZCCN Board Chairperson, Ms. Maggie Mapalo Mwape, leading the signing on behalf of the Network. This partnership represents an important step toward strengthening collaboration between civil society and the private sector in promoting climate-smart solutions that support Zambia’s green growth and resilience agenda.

Through this partnership, ZCCN reaffirms its commitment to working with diverse stakeholders to accelerate innovation, community empowerment, and environmental sustainability, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Zambia’s Green Economy ambitions.

Together, we look forward to translating this partnership into impactful action for our people, nature, and the planet.

Towards Climate and Environmental Justice!