WWF Zambia Pledges Continued Commitment to Environmental Protection
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Zambia says it has contributed to the greening of the finance industry through the Green Finance Mainstreaming Working Group, and financing green with a pipeline exceeding US$ 30 million for green initiatives.
Organization Country Director, Nalucha Nganga-Ziba said in its 62 years of dedicated conservation efforts, WWF Zambia has played a pivotal role in safeguarding the country’s rich biodiversity, which is crucial for both the economy and local livelihoods.
Ms. Ziba stated that the organization has spearheaded numerous initiatives to protect natural resources, ensuring that Zambia’s unique wildlife and ecosystems thrive for future generations.
She added that this milestone reflects not only the enduring commitment to environmental protection but also the progress made in promoting sustainable development in Zambia.
“This year, WWF-Zambia celebrates 62 years of dedicated conservation efforts, coinciding with Zambia’s 60th independence anniversary. Established in 1962, WWF has achieved momentous mileposts that have propelled Zambia’s conservation portfolio to greater heights among them are: WWF’s advocacy against large-scale infrastructure in ecologically sensitive areas, with the capacity to disrupt ecological functionalit and the signing of the two historic 20-year multi-party partnership agreements to restore and protect the Sioma Ngwezi and Kafue Flats landscape.”
“Other interventions include historic Debt for Nature swap facilitation for Zambia in 1989 whose proceeds were invested to conserve lechwe populations in Kafue flats and Bangweulu wetlands; Wildlife restoration through support to protection, research and species translocations; Hosting the youth-focused Pachi Panda Innovation Challenge three times and extending it to four more countries,” Ms. Ziba stated.
She further said the organization remains steadfast and focused on its mandate of being a leading people and nature conservation organisation, promoting and advocating for natural and cultural conservation as people thrive to live in harmony with nature.
“However, we have also been innovative in our operations to be up to date with the current global environmental and economic demands as seen in our shortlisted milestones such as our active involvement in the establishment of a green economy and youth empowerment for a sustainable and greener future,” she added.
And Mrs. Ziba stated that Zambia’s Diamond Jubilee celebration is a timely reminder for WWF to audit itself to ensure it upholds its organisational obligations and achieves its set objectives while maintaining its lead role in conservation.
