Interrogating Climate Adaptation Financing in Zimbabwe: Proposed Direction

Reducing vulnerability to climate change and enhancing the long-term coping capacities of rural or urban settlements negative impacts have become urgent issues in developing countries. Developing countries do not means cope with hazards their economies are highly dependent on climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture, water, coastal zones. Like most Southern Africa, Zimbabwe suffers from climate-induced disasters. Therefore, this study maps critical aspects required for setting up a strong financial foundation sustainable adaptation Zimbabwe. It discusses frameworks finance suggests direction success leveraging global financing towards building low-carbon climate-resilient The involved document review analysis stakeholder consultation methodological approach. findings revealed that has been significantly mechanisms mitigate effects its domestic fully explored. Results importance partnership models between state, individuals, civil society organisations, agencies. Local institutions Infrastructure Development Bank (IDBZ) set up. This operates Climate Finance Facility (GFF), providing resource base. A bill is also under formulation through government efforts. However, numerous barriers limit adoption practices, services, technologies at scale required. absence increases local (rural urban) extreme weather events leading loss life property compromised adaptive capacity. recommends an framework aligned different sectoral policies can leverage diverse opportunities blended financing. must foster synergies improved impact implementation initiatives country.