EU-Funded Project Strengthens Environmental Rights in Zambia 2024-2026
The “Strengthening the Respect of Environmental Rights in Zambia” project, led by CEJ, Hivos, and ZIEM with EU support, is building capacity of CSOs and communities on environmental rights. It advocates for an Environmental Court, policy improvements, and public awareness campaigns, and supports national dialogues like the Forest Indaba and Zambia Alternative Mining Indaba. Read […]
Zambia Implements New EIA Regulations 2026 to Strengthen Environmental Rights
Statutory Instrument No. 3 of 2026 came into effect 9 Jan 2026, overhauling Zambia’s Environmental Impact Assessment framework. The new rules reclassify projects requiring EIA, mandate registration of EIA experts with ZEMA, shorten review timelines, and increase penalties for non-compliance. Read More
CEJ Hosts National Resettlement and Compensation Indaba in Lusaka
The Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) convened the National Resettlement and Compensation Indaba in Lusaka, bringing together MPs, government ministries, traditional leaders, mining companies, and communities. The dialogue supported the Revised National Resettlement Policy of 2024 and the Cabinet-approved Resettlement Management Bill 2026, aiming to transform resettlement from a source of conflict into a pathway […]
WWF Zambia Unveils $43M Strategy for Ecosystems and Resilience
WWF Zambia launched a 2026-2030 strategic plan with $43 million in planned investment to restore freshwater ecosystems, stabilize wildlife populations, and improve forest habitats in the Upper Zambezi, KAZA, and Kafue Flats landscapes. The plan targets community wellbeing and greenhouse gas reduction through partnerships with government ministries. Read More
World Bank Report Outlines Climate Resilience Pathway for Zambia
The World Bank released the Zambia Country Climate and Development Report, warning that extreme weather is already disrupting agriculture and hydropower. The report recommends transforming rural livelihoods through climate-smart agriculture, irrigation, and carbon finance to protect jobs and reduce poverty. Read More
Zambia Holds National Dialogue to Institutionalize Forest Monitoring
Zambia convened stakeholders in Lusaka to institutionalize it’s National Forest Monitoring System under the Country-Led Planning process with GFOI support. The dialogue focused on legal mandates, financing, and coordination across ministries to shift from project -based to sustainable, nationally coordinated forest monitoring. Read More