The Ministry of Environment, Water and Climate has overall responsibility for the environment, water and climate related issues in the country. At independence in 1980, the Government of Zimbabwe established the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, which was mandated with protecting Zimbabwe’s natural resources and promoting tourism in the country. In the early 90s, the Ministry was renamed the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. In 1997, the Ministry was reconstituted to include mining issues and became the Ministry of Mines, Environment and Tourism. In the year 2000, the Mines aspect was dropped and it reverted to the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. The year 2009 saw the establishment of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Management whose mandate shifted to concentrate on environmental issues. The portfolio of natural resources and environment has been growing over the years both nationally and globally. The Government of Zimbabwe is committed to&l