European Union (EU) has commended the government for its zero-tolerance to mining pollution.
Speaking during a partnership dialogue meeting, EU Ambassador to Zambia, Karolina Stasiak, says that Zambia’s target of increasing copper production will see a rise in mining licenses, which calls for strong preventive measures in mining pollution.
Ms. Stasiak further emphasised on the need for the mining industry to act responsibly and respect the laws of Zambia.
“Our leaders are committed that the EU would support enhancing the role of Zambian forests in national development, and address challenges related to deforestation, climate change and biodiversity loss,” Ms Stasiak, noted.
Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Mike Mposha, added that the government is committed to reviewing policies and legislations in order to sharpen focus towards the promotion of green growth, environmental sustainability and climate action.
Mr. Mposha stated that his ministry will continue to address other significant environmental pollution cases affecting air, water, land and ecosystems across the country through expanded monitoring systems and strengthened enforcement capacity.
Has the EU done any research ??
Have they even checked or just listen to the Rheroic ??
While most large operators are complying What about all the manganese smelters spewing black smoke
and small gold miners using toxic chemicals
Give praise where praise is due
Tikki do you even know or understand the statement made by the envoy? Or as usual very quick to open your mouth use words like rethoric that you have just learnt to sound knowledgable?
The Kafue River in the copperbelt was reported to be pollouted. The Minister announced an amount set aside as compensation. Prior did you ever hear of such a thing? While certain quarter of society question how the amount was arrived. That is normal in the process of negotiations. Have they been concluded? We dont know. And these people maybe preview to more information than you want to suggest. Accountability is cordinal to hold institutional investors who want to think they can buy their way. The envoy is just saying great start. Keep going
Oh dear I can only say we are in the state we are after all these years as some cant see the wood for the tress, how sad for the majority still languishing to some extent whilst the rest of us are too concerned with our own well being
This is just diplomatic doublespeak. I do not see any strong anti-pollution stance from the Zambian state.
THANK YOU
Zero tolerance? Where? Ubu bufi. Kafue river fish is looking for another river to move to, otherwise, they will all perish. Polluted water is becoming normal on the Copperbelt. Soon people will adjust to polluted and chemically infused water and drinking normal H2O will become poisonous.