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This study asks whether Zambia's legal framework secures equitable and certain benefit-sharing in land-based carbon projects. Benefit-sharing denotes the legal arrangements by which the financial and non-financial returns from carbon projects are allocated among project developers, the State,...

This dissertation examines the extent to which Zambia’s Environmental Management Act No. 12 of 2011 incorporates climate change mitigation obligations arising from the Paris Agreement. Zambia ratified the Paris Agreement in 2016 and is thereby obligated to undertake domestic measures aimed at...

Water scarcity is a global challenge, affecting sustainable development, human well-being and ecosystem health. In Zambia, the Kafue River Basin, an important economic and ecological resource, faces growing water demand that exceeds its natural supply and supply capacity, leading to resource...

This study underscored the importance of water quality, providing insights for sustainable resource management in decision-making and development planning. The study focused on the Luapula River Basin (LRB) in Zambia, a potential donor for inter-basin water transfers to the Kafue River Basin...

Wetlands are among the most productive natural ecosystems in the world, providing essential ecosystem services such as water that benefits human health, supporting aquatic ecosystems, and facilitating economic activities. However, a 64% to 71% of wetlands have been lost globally since 1900,...

The research sought to evaluate Lafarge’s environmental stewardship responsibilities due to the nature of its production business that may have negative impact in terms of footprint on the environment. The research was qualitative in nature and collected data from a sample of fifteen respondents....

Water insecurity in Zambia's Kafue River Basin (KRB) is rising due to climate change, land-use change and increased water abstraction. The role of forests in the hydrological cycle, particularly through evapotranspiration (ET) has not been adequately explored. This study addressed this gap. The...

Cherax quadricarinatus is an Alien Invasive Species (AIS) native to Australia and Papua New Guinea, which has been introduced into Lake Kariba and the Kafue Floodplain and has since established its populations. Continued population growth and spread of C. quadricarinatus threatens the integrity...

Effective agricultural monitoring is essential for ensuring food security and efficient resource management. This study aimed to use Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) from Sentinel 1 and Optical imagery from Sentinel 2 multi spectral instrument (MSI) for mapping and monitoring Maize fields in the...

Climate change is altering hydrological patterns, leading to extreme weather events such as prolonged droughts, intense floods, and shifts in precipitation patterns threatening water supply systems in the Barotse Floodplain. This has adversely affected the rural communities in the Barotse...