AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWater Crisis & River Rehab: Zimbabwe has declared 17 degraded rivers a state of disaster, with reporting pointing to years of alluvial mining choking waterways and leaving communities without clean water, as government pushes “emergency riverine ecosystems rehabilitation.” Soil Degradation: Farmers are battling declining soil fertility that cuts yields and threatens food security, while FAO-backed work is promoting soil testing and sustainable soil management to build rural resilience. Mercury-Free Gold: Officials are assessing mercury-free gold processing options in Mashonaland Central to protect miners and the environment from mercury pollution. Lithium & Pollution Risks: A petition alleges Chinese lithium mining is damaging biodiversity and contaminating rivers, with communities raising concerns about toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and hazardous dust. Waste & Circular Economy: Gwanda District rallied behind a zero waste movement, cleaning the CBD and pushing reduced waste sent to dumpsites. Energy & Environment: A new petroleum production deal for the Cabora Bassa Basin could reshape Zimbabwe’s energy future, while coal-linked health concerns in Hwange highlight the stakes for water safety.
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