By Andrew Muvishi
Marondera Municipality has received a US$50 000 grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund to support initiatives aimed at combating the adverse effects of climate change and promoting environmental sustainability.
The funding will empower young people aged between 18 and 27.
They will be mandated to develop and implement innovative projects addressing climate change and environmental protection.
Speaking during the launch, town clerk Mr Rinashe Nyamuzihwa said the municipality secured the US$50 000 funding following a rigorous review process by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
“The initiative will focus on raising awareness of climate change and environmental challenges among young people, while empowering them to undertake climate change mitigation projects,” he said.
The programme will also promote youth-led environmental advocacy, networking and partnerships.
These will encourage community participation in addressing climate-related challenges.
Mashonaland East provincial patron of the Zero Waste Movement, Mrs Linda Ndudzo applauded the decision.
She said the municipality and its partners were creating a platform that would enable young people to transform their ideas into practical environmental projects.
The initiative is expected to nurture young environmental champions and strengthen community participation in building a cleaner, greener and more sustainable Marondera.
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