France, June 12 -- Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, is fast becoming a key player in the battle against climate change, developing innovative approaches to tackle waste management, restore degraded ecosystems, and promote sustainable urban planning. Like many other cities across the globe, Harare faces significant environmental challenges - yet it is also a site of remarkable community-driven solutions and government-led initiatives aimed at securing a greener, more sustainable future.

As cities are increasingly recognised as both contributors to and potential mitigators of climate change, Harare's efforts reflect a growing awareness that urban areas must act locally to address global environmental issues.

The world continues to experie...