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Theme: Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development in Zimbabwe and the SADC Region

This special issue explores the diverse challenges and opportunities posed by climate change and variability, with a focus on building resilience and promoting sustainable development. We invite comprehensive research papers that address climate adaptation, mitigation, and their impact across sectors such as agriculture, water management, disaster risk reduction, policy, and governance.

Sub-Themes:

1. Climate-Smart Agriculture and Sustainable Land Use
   Research innovative farming practices that boost resilience, improve soil health, and optimize land use sustainability.

2. Water Management and Irrigation Development
   Explore advanced water conservation techniques, irrigation technologies, and equitable water distribution strategies in climate-vulnerable regions.

3. Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Resilience
   Focus on community adaptation strategies, early warning systems, and integration of traditional knowledge with modern technology in disaster management.

4. Livelihood Diversification and Economic Empowerment
   Study value chains, market trends, and inclusive business models for boosting rural economic resilience.

5. Community-Based Conservation and Human-Wildlife Conflict Management
   Investigate strategies for effective conservation while addressing human-wildlife conflicts and their socio-ecological impacts.

6. Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion in Climate Change
   Research the role of marginalized groups, gender dynamics, and youth participation in climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.

7. Urban Resilience and Climate Adaptation
   Explore sustainable urban development strategies and innovative climate adaptation solutions for cities in Zimbabwe and the SADC region.

8. Policy and Governance for Climate Action
   Analyze the role of policy, governance, and institutional frameworks in implementing climate action initiatives.

9. Climate Change and Variability in Teaching and Research
   Discuss the integration of climate science into educational curricula and the development of research capacity across Zimbabwe.

Important Deadlines:

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 18 October 2024
• Acceptance Notification: 27 October 2024
• Conference Date: 7 November 2024
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: 15 November 2024
• Publication of Papers: 10 December 2024

Submission Guidelines:

• Email abstracts to: postgradresearch@cuz.ac.zw
• Full papers must be submitted through our submission portal: Fountain Journal Submissions

Note to Authors:

• All manuscripts must undergo a plagiarism check (Turnitin similarity index below 10% required).
• Articles should range from 4,000 to 7,000 words and follow specific formatting guidelines outlined on the submission page.

We look forward to your contributions!