Zambezi River Basin gets major boost

THE Zambezi River Basin, which spans across six countries in southern Africa, has received a significant boost in its efforts to protect and conserve its natural resources.

The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has endorsed a US$60,35 million investment plan for the region, which is expected to mobilise over US$600 million in co-financing.

The investment plan, which is part of CIF’s Nature, People and Climate programme aims to support sustainable forest restoration, high carbon stock protection, ecosystem restoration and alternative livelihoods for forest-adjacent communities.

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