Deadline: 29-Aug-2025
This project was initiated at the request of Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Environment, Climate, and Wildlife, aiming to review and modernize the country’s air quality standards and regulatory frameworks. It seeks to fill a significant data and policy gap in Zimbabwe’s air quality management system by producing scientifically validated baseline data on pollutants such as PM10, PM2.5, black carbon, nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), and ozone.
The project is designed to support national climate goals by strengthening Zimbabwe’s air quality management system and mitigating short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs). One of its key components includes implementing a comprehensive national assessment to generate baseline data, guiding the revision of standards and aligning them with WHO guidelines and the country’s needs.
The initiative will also enhance the technical and institutional capabilities of key government agencies, particularly the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) and the Climate Change Management Department (CCMD). These agencies will be equipped to carry out monitoring, analysis, and regulatory functions more effectively.
Additionally, SLCPs like black carbon and ozone will be integrated into Zimbabwe’s greenhouse gas Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system under the Enhanced Transparency Framework of the Paris Agreement. This will enable more accurate and transparent emissions reporting.
The project has an estimated cost of $250,000 and will be completed in less than 24 months. By the end of the project, the government aims to have strengthened its institutional and technical capacity for air quality and SLCP management. National baseline data will be collected, and government staff will receive training in monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
Key outputs include workshops for policymakers and a full regulatory review of the current atmospheric pollution control laws, with new policy recommendations for updated national emission standards. A national air quality monitoring system will also be designed, integrating newly acquired monitoring equipment into a countrywide network.
Real-time data collection and management systems will be developed, and a public-access national air quality database will be managed by EMA to promote transparency. Public engagement is another cornerstone of the project, with awareness campaigns, educational materials, and stakeholder dialogues planned to increase understanding and co-create air quality solutions.
To be eligible for funding, proposals must be submitted by NGOs, IGOs, or other not-for-profit entities. Proposals must meet budget requirements, and applicants must provide the last three audited financial statements. For-profit entities may only participate as co-funders, stakeholders, or end users, and their involvement is encouraged when it contributes to the project’s success.
For more information, visit CCAC.