By ANDREW MUKOMACENTRE for Environment Justice (CEJ) has called for the implementation of the Environmental Sustainability commitments made by government in the 2022 national budget speech.CEJ Executive Director, Maggie Mwape has cited the 2022 National Budget speech paragraph 130 to 133 where Government made its aspirations clear on environmental sustainability.Ms Mwape has observed that in the speech focused on climate change adaptation and mitigation, natural resources management and early warning systems.She said that Government has made commitments to promote innovative financing for climate change interventions such as Green Bonds, carbon trading and putting in place legislation to establish a National Climate Change Fund.The CEJ Executive Director has since urged the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment to commence the process for establishing the Climate Change Fund, including a clear definition of the proposed governance frame for the fund.And, Ms Mwape has emphasized that the fund should not only be established but must be operational.She said, […]
Climate Change fund needed, says Centre for Environment Justice
