Zambia Calls for Empirical Data to Combat Climate Change Impacts – Hon. Mposha
Zambia’s Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Hon. Mike Mposha, has called for empirical data to better prepare Zambia in responding to the country’s mounting climate challenges.
Speaking during a courtesy call by the World Bank Inception Mission on Zambia’s Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR), Hon. Mposha stressed the need for accurate information to address vulnerabilities, especially in light of the severe drought that has impacted water, food, and energy security across Zambia.
“We are highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, such as droughts and floods, which threaten our sustainable development goals,” said Hon. Mposha.
He commended the World Bank’s support, particularly through initiatives like the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD), which have significantly improved the livelihoods of many Zambians.
The minister emphasized that Zambia is facing its worst drought in decades, prompting President Hakainde Hichilema to declare a national disaster. Hon. Mposha outlined the government’s immediate, medium, and long-term measures to address the crisis, noting that the upcoming CCDR would play a critical role in shaping these efforts.
World Bank Senior Economist, Mr. Dominick De Waal, echoed the importance of linking climate change mitigation to development. He commended Zambia’s efforts and stressed the need for strategic data gathering to guide future development priorities.
Hon. Mposha reaffirmed Zambia’s commitment to strengthening its climate resilience and leveraging partnerships with institutions like the World Bank to drive sustainable development.
