Carbon Markets: Zambia and Zimbabwe joined the Aviation Carbon Market Compact, backing efforts to scale CORSIA carbon credits as demand is projected to reach 225–250 million verified units by spring 2027. School Environmental Action: EMA is running a three-day national workshop for provincial environmental club patrons, linking club activities to heritage-based learning to deepen conservation through indigenous knowledge. Climate-Smart Farming: Japan, UNDP and CARE Zimbabwe’s drought-resilience project is ending after supporting smallholder farmers with drought-tolerant crops and climate-smart practices following El Niño-linked drought impacts. Tobacco Resilience: Kutsaga Research is pushing climate-smart tobacco varieties as seed demand drops and forecasts warn of dry, heat-stressed seasons that could hit yields and leaf quality. Lithium Scrutiny: Zimbabwe is tightening oversight of lithium, with mounting scrutiny of Chinese mining firms over labour, environmental damage and alleged mineral smuggling, alongside a push for more local value addition. Urban Environment: Bulawayo residents and officials are raising alarms over litter, illegal dumping and deteriorating public spaces as the city’s “clean” reputation slips. Adolescent Pregnancy: Government and UN partners launched a national framework to prevent and respond to adolescent pregnancies, citing prevalence at 23.7% for ages 15–19. Procurement Integrity: VP Chiwenga urged transparency and disciplined oversight in public procurement to support sustainable growth and regional integration.