Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts to bolster disaster risk management and climate resilience as rising climate shocks increasingly threaten food security and livelihoods.
The government is deepening engagement with continental and global partners to ensure vulnerable communities are better protected.
During a high-level meeting, Mthuli Ncube emphasized the country’s commitment to regional risk financing mechanisms, particularly programmes led by the African Risk Capacity Agency and the World Food Programme.
“Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening disaster risk management and climate resilience through continued collaboration with the African Risk Capacity Agency and the World Food Programme,” the Ministry of Finance said in a statement following the engagement.
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The meeting, attended by ARC Director General Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze and WFP Country Director Barbara Clemens, focused on scaling up Zimbabwe’s participation in risk pooling initiatives and improving early response systems. Authorities stressed that these mechanisms are vital for cushioning communities against droughts and other climate-induced shocks.
Government officials also outlined priorities under National Development Strategy 2, highlighting efforts to strengthen preparedness frameworks.
“Professor Mthuli Ncube underscored Zimbabwe’s strong commitment to regional risk financing mechanisms and reaffirmed Government support for ARC and WFP programmes,” the Ministry said.
The discussions further explored technical cooperation and long-term financing models, with Harare advocating for more sustainable approaches to disaster response.
According to Treasury, “the discussions focused on enhancing Zimbabwe’s participation in ARC initiatives, strengthening technical partnerships, and promoting sustainable risk financing,” reinforcing climate resilience as a central pillar of the country’s development agenda.
Zimbabwe’s renewed push positions it among African countries actively leveraging innovative risk financing solutions to mitigate the human and economic costs of climate shocks.
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