Harare, Lusaka to sign MoU on the dvt of US$170k Mana Pools Transfrontier
Harare- HARARE and Lusaka have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Development Of The Lower Zambezi Mana Pools Transfrontier Conservation.
In statement released by the Information ministry Tuesday, the project will gobble at least US$170 000 and funded by the Global Environmental Facility.
“Cabinet approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Republic of Zambia on the Development of the Lower Zambezi Mana Pools Transfrontier Conservation Area (LOZAMAP TCFA) which was presented by the Attorney-General, Honourable Prince Machaya, as the Acting Chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Legislation.
“The nation is being informed that Government seeks to conclude a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Zambia to foster transnational cooperation in ecosystems management through the establishment, development and management of the LOZAMAP TFCA. More specifically,” read part of the statement.
The MOU intends to create a conducive environment for the development of the LOZAMAP TFCA, foster transnational collaboration and cooperation in ecosystem management through establishment, development and management of the LOZAMAP TFCA.
Cabinet said the MoU also seeks to promote alliances in the management of biological natural resources by encouraging social, economic and other partnerships among the stakeholders.
” The MoU seeks to enhance ecosystem integrity and natural ecological processes through harmonisation of environmental management procedures and the removal of artificial barriers, thereby allowing natural movement of wildlife without restrictions and
develop frameworks and strategies to enable local communities to participate and derive tangible benefits from the management and sustainable utilisation of natural resources, ” further reads the statement.
The Lower Zambezi Mana Pools Transfrontier Conservation Area will cover Mana Pools National Park, Hurungwe, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas, and the adjacent Communal, State and privately held land on the Zimbabwean side and the Lower Zambezi National Park, Chiawa and open areas within Siavonga and Chirundu Districts as well as State and private land in Zambia.
