Story by Memory Chamisa
ZIMBABWE and Colombia are looking forward to cementing their bilateral relations with the two countries keen on areas of biodiversity and environmental conservation.
This was revealed by the Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Dr Sithembiso Nyoni who met with Colombia’s Minister of Environment, Maria Susana Muhamad on the sidelines of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Both ministers concurred on exploring areas of cooperation with emphasis on environmental protection and conservation.
Colombia recently held the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) which Zimbabwe attended.
Minister Nyoni also invited Ms Mummad to the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP15) that will take place in July 2025 in Victoria Falls.
Ms Mummad accepted the invitation and offered her country’s support in ensuring the conference is a success.
COP15 will not only put Zimbabwe in the spotlight, its management of wetlands but will be the subject of both local and international dialogue.
Key focus discussions will include sustainable and wise use of wetlands, protection of freshwater sources, and biodiversity protection.
