GIRLS TRAINING ON CLIMATE CHANGE IN COLABORATION WITH GIRLS PRIDE ZAMBIA
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On August 12th, 2023, a significant event unfolded for the international youth day at Chipata Level One Hospital. The Girls Training on Climate Change, a collaborative effort between the Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) and Girls Pride, brought together a diverse group of participants with a shared mission, to raise awareness about climate change and […]
CEJ SINAZONGWE OFFICE: COMMUNITY SAVINGS GROUPS | KANYAMA SAVINGS GROUP SUCCESS STORY
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Background Information In the period of January and February 2023, Center for Environment Justice (CEJ) with support from Bread for the World (BFtW) carried out a community engagement activity in Sinazongwe District led by Executive Director Ms. Maggie Mapalo Mwape to introduce the Resilient Initiative and Sustainable Environment project (RISE) and the concept of Community […]
VOICES OF KABWE- UNRAVELLING THE LEAD POISONING CRISIS AND IGNITING CHANGE
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In the heart of Kabwe District, Zambia, a haunting legacy of lead poisoning continues to grip the community, leaving its mark on the lives of its residents, especially the innocent children. The tale unfolds from a dark history, where reckless mining activities ran amok, leaving in their wake a perilous cloud of lead pollution that […]
CLIMATE CHANGE SYMPOSIUM: YOUTH ENGAGEMENTS
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The climate change symposium was held on the 28th July, 2023. It was hosted at the University of Zambia – UNZA in the MJ Kelly lecturer theater. The climate change symposium was organized by the CEJ Youth Programs Manager, Ms. Dalitso Mvula in partnership with the Environmental Education and Management Student Association – EEMSA. The […]
CEJ PARTNERS WITH UN DEMOCRACY FUND
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The Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) is thrilled to announce official commencing of the project “Strengthening Civil Society Voices for Climate Advocacy in Zambia” funded by United Nations Democracy Fund. This transformative initiative aims to empower civil society organizations in Zambia to play a pivotal role in advocating for climate action and environmental sustainability. The […]
CEJ SUBMITS TO THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, WATER DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM ON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL OF 2023
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The Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) on 16th of June, 2023 made a submission to the parliamentary committee on Energy, Water Development and Tourism on the amendment of the Environmental Management Act No. 12 of 2011. Making the submission to the committee on behalf of the Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ), CEJ Head of Programmes […]
THINK ENVIRONMENT CAMPAIGN: ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AMONG THE YOUTH
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In an effort to promote environmental awareness and sustainability, the environment youth defenders conducted an awareness activity at Libala secondary school. With a total of 20 passionate children about the environment. The awareness activity aimed to educate the students and the wider community about the detrimental effects of plastic pollution, while highlighting the importance of the […]
RAISING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AMONG THE YOUTH
The Youth Programs Manager at CEJ took a big step towards a greener future by kick-starting the Think Environment campaign in collaboration with YMCA Lusaka branch at Kamwala South Secondary School. The talk was attended by an enthusiastic group of Grade 12 and 11 students, with a total of 26 children present. The aim […]
CEJ WELCOMES GOVERNMENT’S DECISION TO CEASE MINING OPERATIONS IN LOWER ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK
Lusaka, Friday June 2, 2023. Centre for Environment Justice – CEJ has welcomed Government’s decision through Zambia Environmental Management Agency – ZEMA to stop mine works in Lower Zambezi National Park because of non-compliance to conditions in the Decision Letter by Mwembeshi Resources Limited. CEJ Executive Director Maggie Mwape said while the development is […]
CEJ AIMS TO PROVIDE RESILIENT LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT TO NEARLY 600 HOUSEHOLDS IN SINAZONGWE
Sinazongwe, Sunday (23 April, 2023) The Centre for Environment Justice – CEJ is aiming to reach 1,200 households in Sinazongwe and Serenje districts through the community livelihood support interventions aimed at strengthening the capacity and resilience of communities to prepare for and cope with crises. In Sinazongwe alone, CEJ targets 600 households to […]