Overall Functions of the Ministry
- Coordinate and facilitate the review, development and implementation of clear and concise national environment, climate, The Ministry is responsible for change meteorology, seismology, wildlife, fisheries and biodiversity policies, legal instruments, regulations, strategies and principles;
- Facilitate the development and adoption of best practices and measures that address and reduce the impact of extreme weather events, climate change, environmental degradation and biodiversity loss for the protection of society;
- Ensure the mainstreaming of environment, climate, meteorology, seismology, wildlife, fisheries and biodiversity is done across all sectors in consultation with relevant stakeholders;
- Ensure the protection conservation of environment and natural resources for the benefit of current and future generations;
- Adopt a devolution approach to build consensus among all stakeholders in decisions and actions to ensure ownership and public confidence in environment, climate, meteorology, seismology, wildlife, fisheries and biodiversity;
- Provide leadership in education and awareness on environment, climate, meteorology, seismology, wildlife, fisheries and biodiversity
- Facilitate and liaise, cooperate and coordinate with all relevant government line ministries, departments, parastatals, business community, civil society, development partners and the regional and international community;
- Coordinate and provide leadership in the country’s participation in and implementation of Bilateral, Regional, and Multi-lateral Protocols, Conventions and Agreements relating to environment, climate, meteorology, seismology, wildlife, fisheries and biodiversity management;
- Facilitate and advise on the domestication and implementation of bilateral and multilateral agreements relating to environment, climate, meteorology, seismology, wildlife, fisheries and biodiversity as an obligation of Zimbabwe’s adoption and signature;
- Facilitate and conduct action research on environment, climate, meteorology, seismology, wildlife, fisheries and biodiversity issues in their complexities and ensure that the research is translated into usable form for national development;
- Mobilise financial resources from all sources locally and internationally towards environment, climate, meteorology, seismology, wildlife, fisheries and biodiversity management;
- Generate, collate, analyse and disseminate climate, weather, seismology, environment, wildlife, fisheries and biodiversity information for planning, early warning action, advisory services and decision making.
- Supervise, monitor and facilitate the work of all parastatals and state agencies operating under the Ministry.
- Facilitate and promote investments in climate, weather, seismology, environment, wildlife, fisheries and biodiversity as key enablers and contributors to the national economy;
- Establish and maintain synergies and areas of complementarity with other relevant sectoral policies to ensure consideration of cross-cutting issues.
Vision
Mission
Values
Sustainable Environment and wildlife management and climate resilience for national socio economic development by 2030
To develop, co-ordinate and monitor the implementation of policies and programmes for environment, Climate Change, Wildlife, Meteorology and Seismology that promote sustainable economic development
The Ministry is guided by the following core values:
Transparency
- We are open and answerable to all our stakeholders and clients for the resources entrusted to us and for results.
Integrity
- We uphold the highest moral and ethical standards, dealing in a fair and honest manner with all our clients, staff and other stakeholders.
Teamwork
- We are committed in the pursuit partnerships, cooperation and flexible integration with partners and stakeholders. We believe that together we accomplish much and are persistent in pursuing our vision for agriculture in Zimbabwe.
Results-Oriented
- We thrive towards attainment of high standard of performance for premium client and stakeholder satisfaction
In harmony with nature
· We promote stewardship of the environment and natural resources
Ubuntu
- We are sensitive to the needs of our clients, and commit to respond timeously and courteously in the notion of humanity to others
Sustainability
- We strive to meet our current demands without compromising the future generations
Innovative
- We strive to develop new technologies and services, increasing the customer base and general creativity for continuous improvement in the value chain.
Acronym: TITRIPUS or TRUSTI
Contact
- 11th Floor, Kaguvi Building Corner Simon Muzenda St and Central Avenue
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701691/2
- info@mecw.gov.zw