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03/02/2026

🌿 A Call to Put Biodiversity at the Heart of Zambia’s Future

Today’s issue of the News Diggers newspaper features a powerful article by the ZAAB National Coordinator on why biodiversity must be central to Zambia’s development and environmental policies.

As Zambia revises its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) alongside the National Agroecology Strategy and National Agriculture Policy, this moment presents a rare opportunity to align our food systems, climate commitments and development pathways with nature.

Biodiversity is not just about wildlife — it is the foundation of our food security, climate resilience, livelihoods, cultural heritage and the future of our youth. Yet it is increasingly threatened by climate change, industrial agriculture and extractive development practices.

The article highlights agroecology as a transformative, ecosystem-based solution that restores soils, protects pollinators, strengthens smallholder farmers, empowers women and connects farms, forests and waterways into healthy landscapes.

📣 At ZAAB, we believe Zambia’s prosperity must be built on the sustainable use of our natural wealth. This is not a call to stop development — but to pursue a smarter, more inclusive pathway that puts people, nature and future generations first.

Let’s use this national process to champion healthy biodiversity, climate-resilient food systems and thriving communities. 🌱


Community Technology Development Trust-zambia. Caritas Zambia FIAN International Zambia Rural Women in Agriculture Zambia Collaborative for Healthy Food Systems Zambia Climate Change Network Consumer Unity Trust Society - CUTS Lusaka Natures Organic Foods Namfumu Conservation Trust CSO SUN AFSA Khumbilo agroecology media services Knowledge Hub for Organic Agriculture in Southern Africa SCOPE Zambia a member of Rescope Programme NET Kasisi Agricultural Training Centre Zambia Rural Women's Assembly Agroecology Fund National Union for Small Scale Farmers of Zambia - Nusfaz Global Network for the Right to Food and Nutrition Seed and Knowledge Initiative - SKI Regional Schools and Colleges Permaculture Programme

03/02/2026

Our current food systems are at a crossroads. While aiming for production, most practices drive land degradation and loss of wild species, making our farmers vulnerable to climate shocks.

The revised NBSAP is our chance to support a different path, one where food systems work with nature, rather than against it. This requires policies that support integrated work on the ground to tackle these challenges.

How can our national plan promote food systems that nourish people and restore nature? We believe agroecology offers key answers.



Khumbilo agroecology media services AFSA Seed and Knowledge Initiative - SKI Zambia Climate Change Network Agroecology Fund Regional Schools and Colleges Permaculture Programme Rural Women in Agriculture Zambia Collaborative for Healthy Food Systems Community Technology Development Trust-zambia. Natures Organic Foods Global Network for the Right to Food and Nutrition

03/02/2026

A national plan is only as strong as the people who implement it. For the NBSAP to succeed on the ground, it must be built on genuine participation and gender equality.

This means:

•⁠ ⁠Actively involving farmers, indigenous communities, and local authorities in designing and monitoring actions. Their knowledge is science, too.
•⁠ ⁠Ensuring women have equal voice and leadership roles. As primary managers of natural resources and household food security in many communities, their insights are critical.
•⁠ ⁠Creating accessible channels for all citizens to engage in biodiversity governance.

We need to move beyond consultation to co-creation. An inclusive NBSAP is a legitimate, trusted, and ultimately more effective NBSAP.

03/02/2026

Spent the last two days providing rapporteur services to the Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity. Lots of learning on how we can protect Zambia’s biodiversity through policy, action and connection.

27/01/2026

🇿🇲Today, on World Environmental Education Day, we are not only celebrating learning - we are launching a week of action.🍃

Join us this week as we explore Zambia’s journey toward biodiversity protection through the ongoing revision of our National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP III). This critical policy is our nation’s blueprint for conserving nature, restoring ecosystems, and building a sustainable future, and it needs your voice.

Follow along to find out:
- What the NBSAP is and why it matters to every Zambian
- How agroecology is key to biodiversity and food security
- The link between healthy ecosystems and climate resilience
- How traditional knowledge and community action shape strong policy
- How YOU can engage in the process

📢 True environmental education isn’t just about learning - it’s about action. Engage with our posts this week and help to ensure that Zambia’s biodiversity strategy is inclusive, forward-thinking, and rooted in the wisdom of people and nature.

Community Technology Development Trust-zambia. Caritas Zambia FIAN International Zambia Loctaguna Organics Namfumu Conservation Trust Care For Nature Zambia Mizu Eco-Care Zambia Climate Change Network Rural Women in Agriculture Zambia Collaborative for Healthy Food Systems ZASHO Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Zambia friends Ministry of Green Economy and Environment - Zambia AFSA Khumbilo agroecology media services Knowledge Hub for Organic Agriculture in Southern Africa SCOPE Zambia a member of Rescope Programme NET Zambia Rural Women's Assembly Agroecology Fund Natures Organic Foods National Union for Small Scale Farmers of Zambia - Nusfaz Regional Schools and Colleges Permaculture Programme Kasisi Agricultural Training Centre CSO SUN Seed and Knowledge Initiative - SKI Global Network for the Right to Food and Nutrition

27/01/2026

We conceptualised and designed this campaign for the Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity.

Policy change is the ultimate goal of all advocacy efforts. We're proud to play a role in pushing for more inclusive processes in Zambia’s agricultural policy spaces.

Follow ZAAB to learn more about thier work on farmers' rights in Zambia!

Did you know Zambia is revising the masterplan for our ecosystems? It's called the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP).

The NBSAP is more than a policy document. It's our national commitment to safeguarding the plants, animals, and ecosystems that our food, water, climate resilience, and cultures depend on. Zambia is currently revising this plan to align it with global goals and our own development needs. This revision is a critical opportunity to ensure our natural heritage supports a thriving, resilient Zambia for generations.

This week, we explore how connecting NBSAP to our farming and food systems is key to its success.

25/01/2024

Coming to Lusaka in soon!

What questions do you have about business funding that you want us to address? Let us know below!

24/10/2023

Happy Independence Day, Zambia!

🇿🇲 As we commemorate 59 years of freedom, let us celebrate the legacy of our nation as well as the legacy we intend to leave behind for future generations.

Today serves as a reminder that we, as stewards of this incredible nation, hold the power to shape the future. Let's unite in our dedication to safeguarding our unique wildlife, pristine landscapes, and ecological diversity, ensuring that our nation and its natural heritage flourish hand in hand.

23/10/2023

05/09/2023

We applaud the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) for their groundbreaking decision to put a stop to a large-scale mining project in Luangwa District, a landmark decision that underscores the significance of preserving our natural treasures.

In honor of this, we've prepared a list of 7 additional protected areas across Zambia where mining activities should unequivocally be prohibited 🚫

Save Zambezi, Safe Zambezi Transparency International Zambia WCP Zambia Mizu Eco-Care Zambian Governance Foundation WWF Zambia Conservation Lower Zambezi - CLZ Kasanka National Park