FIRST CLIMATE SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM OF ZIMBABWE

“Life in a changing climate”

19 to 21 June 2013

Cresta lodge, Harare, Zimbabwe

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Remarks by The Represantative of SADC Executive secretary, Remigious Makumbe on Parliamentary  Workshop, Climate and sustainable Development from 11-12 April 2013, Harare Zimbabwe......................................................................................................

Meteorological Services Department of Zimbabwe  received ISO9001:2008 certification on 06 March 2013.The ceremony took place at the Meteorological services Department Headquarters in Belvedere.The occassion was graced by the Minister of Transport, Communications and Infrastructural Development............................................................

Is Zimbabwe ready for climate disasters?

Is Zimbabwe ready for climate disasters? Is Zimbabwe ready for climate disasters? WEATHER and climate change have become topical in most countries and Zimbabwe is no exception.Over the past few years we have seen many parts of the country experiencing extreme events.Our winters have become so severe to the extent that many people’s horticultural produce which is a source of livelihoods has on many occasions been completely wiped out.We have had situations where whole banana plantations, tomatoes and other vegetables are destroyed overnight by frost.So dire was the situation in certain areas that even chickens and in worse instances cattle also became victims.While frost has been occurring over the past years, it is its severity, frequency and at times prolonged occurrence which are now a source of concern.We have read reports of farmers collapsing in shock after their much-awaited entire tobacco plant was reduced to..............................................

World Meteorological Day (Makovere North Primary School)

World Meteorological Day marks the anniversary of the World Meteorological Organization's establishment on March 23, 1950.The United Nations' (UN) World Meteorological Day is annually held on or around March 23 to remember the World Meteorological Organization's establishment on that date in 1950. Many different activities and events are organized for this occasion.World Meteorological Day often features various events such as conferences, symposia and exhibitions for meteorological professionals, community leaders and the general public.This year the ceremony took place at Makovere North Primary school in Chivi District, Masvingo province.The occassion was graced by the Minister of Transport, Communications and Infrastructural Development,Hon.Minister Goche