By Zivaishe Dudzo

While addressing the 56th United Nations Economic Commission on Africa (UNECA) conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development yesterday in Victoria Falls, President Mnangagwa said polluting countries were lagging behind in honouring the reduction of green house gases.

“Polluting countries are lagging behind In honouring their commitments to mobilise resources Under mechanisms such as the Conference of Parties to The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change,” said the President.

The President also said, global greenhouse gases continue to disturb the atmosphere with nothing being done to alleviate the situation speedily. 

“As you may be aware, global greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise as climate change wreaks havoc on nations that are least responsible for the emissions, putting a significant strain on Africa's public finances, growth prospects, and employment levels. 

“This is notwithstanding that Africa accounts for less than 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions and has natural capital that reduces the effect of carbon emissions,” he said.