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In a move to promote environmental stewardship, His Worship, the Mayor for Zomba Councillor Christopher Jana in collaboration with Zomba City Council (ZCC) stakeholders joined in a tree planting exercise along the M3 road and other main roads in the city on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
The Mayor officially launched the tree planting season at Likangala Park, then various stakeholders who were branched out, planted trees in their respective places.
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The Mayor said that everyone is responsible in ensuring that trees are taken care of because they play a crucial role in sustaining the ecosystem. He then called upon various stakeholders, including local businesses, and residents to take care of the planted trees.
Local businesses, non-governmental organisations and community members supported the initiative by donating seedlings and volunteering to plant trees. About 7,500 trees were planted.
In his remarks at St. Joseph Primary School, the Director of Administration, Davie Mlose who represented ZCC said that he was excited with the turn out which included students from St. Joseph Primary, Fr. Frederic Scragg Private, Sacred Heart Primary and Zomba Catholic Secondary.
The Headteacher for Sacred Heart all smiles after planting her tree
He said that it is important to include youths in such programmes as they are taught about benefits of conserving the environment and challenges posed by environmental damage.
Citizens of Zomba have been urged to use this rainy season productively and plant more trees in their homes, workplaces and schools to sustain the greenish outlook of Zomba.
The initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG13: Climate Action, and SDG 15: Life on Land. By promoting urban forestry and community engagement, Zomba city is taking a proactive approach to address challenges brought by climate change and creating a sustainable future.