By Honester Mshoka
The UNDP has developed a contingency plan to support Zambia’s preparedness for the anticipated Super El Niño weather conditions.
UNDP Resident Representative JAMES WAKIAGA says the contingency plan covers key sectors including energy, health, nutrition and support for smallholder farmers to help mitigate the potential impacts of the anticipated Super El Niño.
Speaking during a media engagement in Lusaka, Dr. WAKIAGA said the United Nations is working closely with the Government and the National Disaster Risk Management Division (NDRMD) to ensure the country is adequately prepared.
He has further called on the media to help amplify awareness messages on the anticipated Super El Niño in order to promote preparedness among communities.
And, Food and Agriculture Organization – FAO – National Project Coordinator ESTHER CHINGOMA said more than 70,000 smallholder farmers have benefited from interventions aimed at improving their resilience to climate-related shocks.
And UN Resident Coordinator BEATRICE MUTALI said the UN continues to work closely with the Zambian Government by providing technical expertise, resources and strategic partnerships aimed at advancing national development priorities.
