The Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) is a government ministry of the Republic of Zambia responsible for environmental management, climate change policy, and the promotion of a green economy. The ministry was established in 2021 as part of a restructuring of government ministries aimed at strengthening environmental governance and climate action in Zambia.
The ministry is headed by the cabinet-level Minister of Green Economy and Environment.
History The creation of the ministry was announced by President Hakainde Hichilema in September 2021 during a restructuring of government following the general election. The new ministry consolidated environmental and climate-related functions that had previously been spread across several ministries and agencies.
Mandate The ministry is responsible for coordinating national policy and programmes related to environmental protection, climate change, and sustainable development. Its functions include:
Promoting sustainable environmental management and conservation Coordinating climate change mitigation and adaptation policies Supporting the development of a green and low-carbon economy Coordinating Zambia's participation in international climate agreements Mobilising climate finance and supporting green investment initiatives
The ministry also serves as a focal point for Zambia's engagement with international environmental and climate frameworks, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Structure The ministry operates from its headquarters in Lusaka and works with several departments and statutory bodies involved in environmental and climate governance. These include:
Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) Forestry Department Department of Climate Change Meteorological Department
The ministry collaborates with other government institutions, development partners, and international organisations on environmental and climate programmes.
List of ministers Minister Term start Term end Collins Nzovu 2021 2024 Mike Mposha 2024 2026
See also Government of Zambia Cabinet of Zambia Climate change in Zambia
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