Authors : Dorothy Goredema, Vongai Nyawo-Shava and Percyslage Chigora
Abstract: Zimbabwe at the turn of the new millennium took a move to ensure that the land redistribution exercise takes place across all communities. The policy came to be dubbed Fast Track Land Reform Programme (FTLRP) as it was done at a faster rate to what had been witnessed from independence. The policy saw the movement of a number of households into prime land including some areas that were never cleared. Noticeable has been the increased degradation of the environment particularly through deforestation for preparation of agricultural land and also gathering of firewood as the country was and still is facing power shortages. These activities have had a negative impact on the climate. The study, argues that land reform as a backbone to sustainable development in Zimbabwe should not be reversed because of climate change. However, the new farmer should be educated on the importance of preserving the environment to avoid the wrath of climate change. Material for this research was gathered through desktop.
Dorothy Goredema, Vongai Nyawo-Shava and Percyslage Chigora, 2011. Land Reform, Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Zimbabwe. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 8: 146-151.