Functions
• Review and coordinate the implementation of climate change conventions and any related instruments annually;
• Promote the adoption of clean and renewable technologies as climate change mitigation measures;
• Promote education, training and awareness on climate change adaptation and mitigation on a quarterly basis;
• Compile reports under the climate change conventions and any related instruments e.g. Bi-annual Update Report (BUR), National Communications in accordance with international conventions;
• Provide technical guidance to the Designated National Authority (DNA) under the National Environmental Council of Zimbabwe;
• Plan, formulate and review legislation on climate change;
• Assist in reviewing e and approving Clean Development Mechanism projects under the Kyoto Protocol;
• Coordinate and implement government and donor funded climate change projects in Zimbabwe as provided for in the Climate Change Responsive Strategies;
• Develop action plans for the implementation of the National Climate Change Response Strategy and other climate related documents in consultation with relevant stakeholders;
• Ensure public and stakeholder participation in climate change adaptation and mitigation programmes;
• Plan, formulate, review and coordinate policies in support of climate change adaptation and mitigation;
• Coordinate the domestication and implementation of bilateral and multilateral agreements relating to climate change adaptation and mitigation;
• Promote communication and advocacy on climate change;
• Conduct annual research on climate change issues;
• Develop policies and programmes that promote growth of green strategies and low carbon development to attain a climate neutral Zimbabwe.
• Provide climate change information to stakeholders within five working days of receipt of the request.