‘State tackling climate change’

By ALEX NJOVU

 
KITWE district administrative officer Kasanda Mwape has said Government has put in place a legal framework to strengthen its response to climate change.
Mr Mwape said Government is implementing policies to enhance the fight against climate change.
He was speaking at Kitwe’s Jubilee Lodge yesterday during a media and business forum workshop on climate change.
“The media must step up its efforts in informing the public on the dangers of climate change. As Government we are doing our party by putting in place the necessary legal framework to fight climate change,” he said.
Mr Mwape said Government is improving technology so that the country can sustain the fight against climate change.
He also said it is important for stakeholders to sensitise people on the changes taking place in the environment.
“Government has attached great importance to issues of climate change because it is an important subject that we cannot afford to ignore,” Mr Mwape said.
He said the fight against climate change involves all stakeholders, including business forums.
Mr Mwape said Government is working with various stakeholders such as mining companies to mitigate the effects of climate change.
He said Government is treating climate change with the seriousness it deserves.
“In our effort to eradicate poverty in the communities, we are not leaving any stone unturned in addressing issues of climate change,” Mr Mwape said.
He called on media organisations to step up their efforts in the dissemination of information on climate change.