Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. ZIMBABWE has secured financial and technical aid from China and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to bolster the country’s climate change adaptation and sustainable management of soil and water resources.
The trilateral collaboration is expected to help to support climate-smart agricultural practices, increase water use efficiency and enhance soil fertility in a country experiencing increased climatic instabilities.
The initiatives are part of broader efforts to improve food security, environmental sustainability and resistance to climatic shocks, in times when the country is grappling with the El Niño phenomenon aftermath.
FAO sub-regional co-ordinator for southern Africa, Patrice Talla called for a multi-sectoral approach and inclusive investment in sustainable land and water use during the launch on Tuesday.
“We also encourage academic institutions to deepen their exploration of indigenous knowledge and science-based soil-water management practices,” he said.
China’s ambassador to Zimbabwe, Zhou Ding underscored Beijing’s unwavering commitment to agricultural development in Zimbabwe, which is anchored on the broader goals of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Co-operation.
“These projects will bring tangible benefits to local communities and contribute significantly to Zimbabwe’s national growth objectives,” he said.
Lands ministry permanent secretary Obert Jiri said the interventions would ensure food sovereignty in the country.
“This is a tangible step towards realising the vision of a food-secure Zimbabwe,” he said.
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