Urban Water Governance in Zimbabwe: Opportunities and Challenges Toward SDG6

Kanyepi, Tarisai; Tanyanyiwa, Vincent Itai

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-70061-8_182-1

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“…Some towns like Norton are experiencing shortages despite being closer to large water reservoirs. It is correct, therefore, to state that Zimbabwean cities are choked with water woes in the midst of plenty yet it is striving to have sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11) through the provision of clean water and sanitation (SDG 6) (Kanyepi and Tanyanyiwa 2021). The Zimbabwean water resources are still to be fully developed.…”

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Climate Change Response Strategies and Implications on Sustainable Development Goals in Mutirikwi River Sub-Catchment of Zimbabwe

Ziti,

Chapungu,

Nhamo

2024

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Sub-catchment level water sector response strategies to climate change in Zimbabwe have not been adequately analyzed to determine their impact and connectedness with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this study, the mixed methods research design is used to examine the implications of water sector climate change response strategies (CCRS) on SDGs in Mutirikwi sub-catchment in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Results show that the climate is changing, with a statistically significant (p = 0.031; α = 0.05) increase in the annual mean temperature and a declining rainfall trend, though not statistically significant (p=0.753; α = 0.05). Views from local communities and stakeholders confirm the existence of climate change. There is a deluge of response strategies to the changing climate, including borehole drilling, roof rainwater harvesting, surface storage, water reuse and water transfers. These strategies have directly contributed to the achievement of SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 11 (Sustainable Settlements), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). They have also indirectly contributed to the achievement of SDG 3 (Health), SDG 5 (Gender), SDG 9 (Infrastructure) SDG 12 (Sustainable Consumption) and SDG 15 (Life on Land). The study concludes that there is an inextricable link between CCRS and SDGs. However, implementation of the response strategies is riddled with challenges that are threatening the sustainability matters. There is a need to design community-driven response mechanisms synergized with national and international climate adaptation initiatives to ensure sustainability of the strategies through guaranteed policy and resource support from the national government and non-governmental agencies.

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“…There are serious weaknesses in the present water resources planning and management procedures especially regarding the achievement of SDGs. As a result there is a lack of understanding of and institutional facilities for dealing with water in its broader environmental and cyclical context (Kanyepi and Tanyanyiwa 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%