The fourth assessment report of the intergovernmental panel on climate change ipcc. Background paper on climate change issues, zambia food and. Both humanmade and natural factors contribute to climate change. Agricultural extension programs many agricultural programmes have been carried out in zambia as part of the green revolution approach to food security, both by the government of the republic of zambia grz, nongovernmental organization ngo, and international donor aid organizations.
Although zambia lies within the tropics, its climate is modified by the altitude of the country and is generally favourable to human settlement and comfort. Changes in climate may exacerbate preexisting socioeconomic development challenges, with implications for zambia s most vulnerable sectors, including food security, human health, water resources, and forestry. Climate change and variability have resulted in a shift in the rainfall patterns in many parts of the world. Centre for environmental economics and policy in africa, policy note no. Climate change mitigation in southern africa zambia. To many in zambia, the current power crisis has focused attention on climate change in a way that changes over years and decades, like rising temperatures and irregular rainfall patterns, had. The government considers climate change as a threat to its people and that it has the potential to undermine positive developments made in meeting various developmental goals.
Changes in climate may exacerbate preexisting socioeconomic development challenges, with. Zambia to position itself strategically to respond to the adverse impacts of climate change and contribute to the achievement of the overall objective of the unfccc, which it ratified in 1993. Sep 12, 2017 zambia has been experiencing effects of climate change resulting in extreme weather conditions, such as droughts, rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall patterns. National policy on climate change on the 3rd of march 2017, zambia finally launched the longawaited national climate change policy aimed at stemming the impact of climate change and subsequent reduction of the countrys annual economic growth due to crop failure and the impact of climate change on energy production. The organization has also been helping to build capacities and institutions required to effectively combat climate change at the national.
Zambia has been experiencing adverse impacts of climate change including an increase in frequency and severity of seasonal droughts, occasional dry spells, increased temperatures in valleys, flash floods and changes in the growing season. Solutions for a changing climate this brochure highlights afdbs response to climate change in africa by illustrating successful programs and projects managed by the bank together with development. Three climate regions are recognized based on rainfall dynamics and vegetation. Mweembe muleya mudenda, zambia we must act now or history wil judge us brazilian president lula key words. Climate variability is already affecting zambia, and projected climate change impacts include rises in temperature, shifts in precipitation, and possible. Zaas page 2 foreword the zambia academy of sciences zaas was established for a purpose of promoting excellence in. Causes of climate change united states environmental. Introduction zambia is a landlocked, sparsely populated subsaharan country with. The threats of climate impacts to sustainable development are critical and these have to be addressed if zambia is to move towards. An empirical economic assessment of impacts of climate. Country, regional, and climate studies have been integrated into a comprehensive picture of zambias current and nearfuture climate. The paper provides a basis for further discussion at the national workshop on integrating climate change issues into national forest programmes, policy and legal frameworks. Hence, the reality of humancaused climate change has now become broadly accepted and its implica.
Climate change is expected to have a significant impact on the livelihoods of the rural poor in developing countries. Zambia must reduce the deforestation rate to ensure a green economy and sustianbale development. Pdf zambias adaptation to climate change ali romdhani. Zambia national climate change policy climate investment. The shift is taking pace because climate changerelated droughts. Climate change hits hard in zambia, an african success story. Pdf zambia environmental and climate change policy brief. Zimbabwe has not been spared of these drastic changes in the rainfall pattern.
Impacts, adaptation and mitigation options chapter pdf available december 2015 with 6,127 reads how we measure reads. The national climate change policy is an important policy development that introduces a wellstructured and. With a majority of zambians depending on agriculture, even a slight change in temperature can affect crops like maize with. The frequency and intensity of climate events is expected to rise in future, with negative impact on the economy and consequently peoples livelihoods. Veterinary officer epidemiology and disease control. Conservation agriculture ca and agroforestry are the most widely promoted csa practices in zambia, with various impacts on livelihoods and the environment. With a majority of zambians depending on agriculture, even a slight change in. An empirical economic assessment of impacts of climate change on agriculture in zambia1 suman jain2 1 an earlier version of this working paper was published as ceepa discussion. Accordingly, due appreciation and special thanks is being extended to all stakeholders who participated in formulating this policy.
Climate change is a reality, and given that it is so interwoven with both economic performance and sustainable development, the world can achieve much better results by taking climate change. Because zambias economy is agriculture based, drought is likely to have an adverse effect on food security, resulting in lower economic growth. Apr, 2016 to many in zambia, the current power crisis has focused attention on climate change in a way that changes over years and decades, like rising temperatures and irregular rainfall patterns, had not. In response to these impacts, zambia is working to develop sustainable and appropriate programmes for both crops and livestock in the face of climate change.
Jan 05, 2010 undps climate change activities in zambia undp has been supporting the government of zambia in preparing the response to the challenges that the country is facing as a result of effects of climate change. Formulation of the national adaptation programme of action on climate change. Zambia national adaptation programme of action on climate change 2007 2. According to the zambia environmental management agency, global climate change is defined as a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods. Zambia has been experiencing effects of climate change resulting in extreme weather conditions, such as droughts, rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall patterns. National policy on climate change foreword climate. Although the research base is wide and growing every day, this fact sheet centers on a. Republic of zambia national policy on climate change april 2016 ministry of lands, natural resources and environmental protection. On the 3rd of march 2017, zambia launched its longawaited national climate change policy aimed at stemming the impact of climate change and subsequent reduction of the countrys annual economic growth due to crop failure and the impact of climate change on energy production. National policy on climate change acknowledgements the development of the national climate change policy was based on a consultative process involving all key stakeholders across all sectors. This report on a climate change mitigation study of zambia is one of a set of three country studies carried out under the danida project climate change mitigation in southern africa. On the 3rd of march 2017, zambia launched its longawaited national climate change policy aimed at stemming the impact of climate change and subsequent reduction of the countrys annual economic. In zambia, the climate is tropical or subtropical depending on altitude, with a hot, humid, and rainy season from midnovember to march and a dry season from april. But while its strong, theres something more powerful.
Understanding climate finance readiness needs in zambia. Zambia has been experiencing adverse impacts of climate change including an increase in frequency and severity of seasonal droughts, occasional dry spells, increased temperatures in valleys, flash. Ministerial climate change secretariat is playing the same role until a new climate change policy is drafted climate change secretariat zambia. The 2014 national climate change response strategy nccrs recognised the importance of climate change impacts for zimbabwes development. In particular, climate change may further enhance the food import dependence of most developing countries. It does this by providing institutional support to the national climate change programs and by strengthening climate information. Zambias national policy on climate change 2016 recognizes that deforestation rates are high, estimated at between 250,000 and 300,000 hectares per annum, and lists the principal causes as charcoal and. Key policy documents vision 2030 zambian vision for 2030 2006 office of the president sndp. Climate change is a term that refers to major changes in temperature, rainfall, snow, or wind patterns lasting for decades or longer. Current efforts need to be expanded to incorporate. The issue of climate change is slowly surfacing in zambian devleopment policies, such as urban planning and national development stategies. Climate change hits hard in zambia, an african success. Department of veterinary and tsetse control ministry of fisheries and livestock.
Additionally, the paper outlines the impact of climate on human health, agriculture, energy, and infrastructure. Pdf climate change adaptation in lusaka, zambia danny. The climate of zambia, including its precipitation and temperature patterns, is expected to continue to change. Certain ideas and framings have the potential to shape state action in zambia. Ignore, mitigate or adapt 4196 fig congress 2010 facing the challenges building the capacity sydney. With a majority of zambians depending on agriculture, even a slight change in temperature can affect crops like maize with catastrophic. The effects of climate change and variability on food. Smallholder and subsistence farmers, pastoralists and fisherfolk in developing countries may not be able to cope with climate change effectively, due to reduced. Ministry of lands, natural resources and environmental protection. The npcc will strive to create a framework that attracts finance and investments in. It is also estimated that without action, rainfall.
The nccrs vision is a prosperous climate change resilient economy. Overall, integration of climate change in zambias policies remains erratic, with some pro jects, such as. Fostering sustainable development and reducing peoples vulnerability from the risk of climate change, natural and manmade disasters and environmental degradation are key pillars under the framework of undp zambias country programme action plan 2011 2015 and the sixth national development plan vision for the natural resources sector. The zambia country report, climate change adaptation finance in zambia. Solutions for a changing climate african development bank. Certain ideas and framings have the potential to shape. Zambia has a predominantly humid subtropical climate with small patches of semiarid steppe in the southwest of the country. Although the research base is wide and growing every day, this fact sheet centers on a select group of themes in literature around gender and climate change in africa, including agriculture, forests, water. Zambias national policy on climate change 2016 recognizes that deforestation rates are high, estimated at between 250,000 and 300,000 hectares per annum, and lists the principal causes as charcoal and firewood consumption. Fostering sustainable development and reducing peoples vulnerability from the risk of climate change, natural and manmade disasters and environmental degradation are key pillars under. Climate change, housing, ecosystem,millenium development goals summary through no fault of their own, it is the millions of poor and vulnerable people around the. In zambia, many thanks goes to members of the climate change network for conducting research to track climate change adaptation financial inflows in.
In zambia, any change in climate can spell disaster. Climate zambia climates to travel world climate guide. The climate change agenda in zambia national interests and the. An empirical economic assessment of impacts of climate change on agriculture in zambia, policy research working paper no. Integrating climate change issues into national forest programmes and policy frameworks. Status of climate change in zambia zambia daily mail. Solutions for a changing climate this brochure highlights afdbs response to climate change in africa by illustrating successful programs and projects managed by the bank together with development partners in key economic sectors including energy, transport, water and sanitation, agriculture and health. Conservation agriculture ca and agroforestry are the most widely. Climate variability is already affecting zambia, and projected climate change. Vulnerability, food security, livelihood, adaptation, climate change 1. A call to transparency and accountability would not have been possible without the full participation of the following people. Climate change is the significant variation of the mean state of climate relevant variables such as temperature, precipitation and wind in a certain period of time, usually over 30 years ipcc 2007. Zambia, a country located in southern africa, is almost entirely covered by a plateau, which tempers the climate, making the temperature generally acceptable for most of the year. Climate change is affecting the most vulnerable in zimbabwe.