… Rev Chitibwi suggest the role of collaborative action and youth engagement in Zambia
By Francis Maingaila
Lusaka, Zambia24 (01-03-2024) РThe Worldview Institute attributes the severity of the El Ni̱o drought in Zambia to climate change, resulting in parched fields, failed crops, and looming hunger.
Rev Isaac L. Chitibwi, Executive Director of the institute, supports President Hichilema’s call for decisive actions and stands in solidarity with affected communities.
He emphasizes the importance of developing and implementing effective solutions, including tree planting in schools to engage youth in climate action and build resilience against the crisis.
He said the Think Green Project aims to plant 1,000,000 trees by 2030 and is partnering with the “Shanga” initiative to plant 100,000 trees in schools.
Chitibwi highlights community tree-planting exercises as a positive example of collaborative efforts to overcome environmental challenges.
Additionally, Chitimbwi said promoting water conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and supporting environmentally responsible businesses are crucial for a sustainable future.
He emphasized on the need to develop and implement effective solutions, including the idea of tree planting in schools prioritize engaging youth in climate action, recognizing their pivotal role in combating climate change thus building resilience against the crisis.
“Deforestation worsens the impacts of drought. In response, the Think Green Project is committed to planting 1,000,000 trees by 2030 and is partnering with the “Shanga” initiative to plant 100,000 trees in schools.”
He said Community tree-planting exercises demonstrate the positive impact of collaborative efforts in overcoming environmental challenges.
Alongside tree planting, Chitibwi said promoting water conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and supporting environmentally responsible businesses are crucial for a sustainable future.