In 2015, a National Climate Change Response Strategy was enacted, followed by the adoption of the country’s first National Climate Policy two years later, providing a framework for climate action programming. With the implementation of smart climate changes in Zimbabwe through this plan, new smart technologies are being integrated into the farming sector to help farmers adapt to climate challenges that previously caused severe damage to their crops. Automatic weather stations and rain gauges offer valuable daily weather information to local communities, including temperature, humidity, and rainfall. Additionally, this data is utilized in the Participatory Integrated Climate Services for Agriculture (PICSA) project. PICSA combines historical climate data, forecasts, and farmers’ knowledge to enable informed decision-making regarding agricultural practices.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 14, 2023 08:53 UTC