THE ClimatePrenuer has called on policymakers, financiers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to scale solutions that will drive resilient growth and unlock the vast potential of Zimbabwe's green economy.
Zimbabwe's green economy involves a strategic transition to sustainable development, supported by Government, development partners and international organisations to address climate change and foster economic growth.
Key focus areas include renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, waste management, sustainable forestry, and promoting green jobs through skills development.
Speaking at the 2025 Zimbabwe Climate Change Sustainability Week (SW) and Green Business Expo has in Bulawayo on Wednesday, The ClimatePrenuer Executive Chairman, Mr Kwanele Hlabangana said there was need to collectively tackle global challenges and drive innovative, home-grown solutions.
"We need to identify investment-ready projects in renewable energy, sustainable urban planning, water stewardship and circular economies. We have to share best practices in mobilising the estimated US$30 billion required for mitigation and adaptation, leveraging carbon finance and implementing nature based solutions," he said.
"At its heart, SW25 and the Green Business Expo serve as a catalyst. They are a launchpad for commercialising innovation, aligning climate finance with development goals and accelerating projects from concept to readiness. We need to scale the solutions that will drive resilient growth and unlock the vast potential of Zimbabwe's green economy."
He said the essential ingredients for turning the nation's climate challenges into greatest green opportunities was collaboration to build a more sustainable, prosperous and resilient future for all in Zimbabwe.
Mr Hlabangana who is also the Co-Chairperson of SW25 Event Organising Committee, said significant progress has been made to address climate change in Zimbabwe including policy alignment with the Paris Agreement's Article 6, the launch of the Zimbabwe Carbon Registry, and the drafting of the Climate Change Management Bill.
"These tools empower local authorities to enact bylaws for green buildings, EV infrastructure, adaptation and resilience programmes, creating an unprecedented opportunity to leverage climate finance and green investment, estimated in the billions, for sustainable growth," he added.
He said integrating youth, women, and marginalised groups into climate decision-making and green enterprise development across all sectors, from artisanal mining and community conservancies to urban waste management and agricultural value chains was critical.
Mr Hlabangana said through carbon offset programmes, reforestation, renewable energy projects, and youth climate education, ClimatePreneur has been fostering low-carbon growth while building community resilience.