THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF CENTRAL ZIMBABWE LAUNCHES GREEN ANLICAN NOVEMENT ON 1 OCTOBER 2022.
The Diocese celebrated its 41st Anniversary in a uniquire way. By 0700hrs hundreds of people were already gathered at the Green movement designated launch site. This was at the centre of a 10 Ha portion of the Mission Farm in Chiundura Communal land. It all started with the launch of the investment drive in June 2018 when Bishop Ignatius delivered his Bishops Charge. The persuant of this drive saw The Mission school investing in 157 KW Solar plant. Tree cutting for firewood in the farm by schoo and by local communities had been a worry for years. The solar project resulted in reduced deforestration and The Diocese moved a step further to manage the forests following reduced exploitation.
The Green Anglicans launch therefore was marked by dedication of this forest as Diocesan Communion Forest , dedication of the Solar plant , holding a Solar Symposium and celebration through Choir competions. A total of 1072 people participated in the great event.
Enrichment tree planting was also marked by tree planting by The Diocesan Bishop Rt Rev Dr Makumbe, The MU President Mrs Makumbe and The Retired Bishop Ishmael. The Forestry Commission and Environmental Management Agency led the process.
Gods work done Gods Way never lack resources. The Green Anglicans Launch certificate is now hanged at The diocesan Office. Individuals are voluntarily joining the movement by signing a pledge form and 30 forms signed to date. One Friends of The Environment Ambassador in the Diocese have pledged 1000 trees to be planted as enrichment planting in the Forest. The environmental Management Agency is now taking the Diocese as major stakeholder. On The 12th of October Diocese invited to participate in A National Environment Action Planning targeted at domesticating all the global environmental treaties, conventions and agreements that the nation ratified.
By Darlington Musekiwa
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