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With support from the UNDP, the Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources has produced a documentary film "Climate change: the Zambian Story". This documentary highlights the effects of climate change on the development of the country as it impacts on the economic sectors such as agriculture and tourism. Read more... |
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UNDP, with the support of the Global Environment Facility and the German Government is working with the Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources and the local communities in Zambia to protect the biodiversity. One such project is aimed at curbing encroachment and poaching in the West Lunga National Park and surrounding Game Management Areas (GMAs) located in a remote area in North-Western province about 800km from Lusaka. The project seeks to develop/introduce innovative systems of managing the protected area through a community-private-public partnership model.
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With just 6 years 91 days before the deadline to meet the Millennium Development Goals [MDGs], the Zambian government with support from the United Nations System in Zambia, reaffirmed its commitment to meeting the goals by 2015. The 6th Annual National MDG Race in Lusaka and the 1st Provincial MDGs Race in Kitwe were held in September. This year’s Race was held under the theme Speed up the pace-Meet the Goals! To raise awareness on what the various sectors are doing towards attainment of the goals, an information market took place for members of the public to find out more about the MDGs, the status towards their attainment and also make personal commitments towards helping the country achieve them. Each goal had a lead UN Agency working with a particular line government ministry and other partners. |
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The Government of the republic of Zambia with support from UNDP has initiated a project to support the Zambian Electoral Cycle. The Project aims at providing support for strengthening the electoral process in Zambia by supporting capacity development of the Electoral Commission of Zambia [ECZ] national institutions and civil society organizations in organizing and managing the electoral process. In particular the project will support three distinctive actors: the Electoral Commission of Zambia: the Department of National Registration [DNRPC] of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Non-State actors. The Project cycle runs from 2009-2012 and is multilaterally funded by Canada, the European Commission, Finland and the Netherlands with a total budget of slightly over USD19 Million. |
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On Thursday 23rd July, 2009, the Human Rights Commission launched the second Annual State of Human Rights in Zambia 2008 Report. The first report was published in 2007. The reports are intended to highlight the human rights situation in the country in selected thematic areas. In addition, they are meant to be both an educational and advocacy tool on human rights issues in Zambia. |
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