Greenhouse Gas Emissions Factsheet: Zimbabwe

This factsheet provides information on 2011 greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in Zimbabwe. Included is an overview of emissions by sector, changes in emissions, information on carbon intensity, as well as climate change mitigation targets and plans. 

 

Zimbabwe emitted 64 million metric tons (MtCO2e) of greenhouse gases in 2011. The land-use change and forestry sector was the primary emitter, contributing 59 percent to overall emissions. The energy sector was responsible for 20 percent of emissions, followed by the agriculture (18%), industrial processes (2%) and waste (1%) sectors. 

 

Greenhouse gas emissions in Zimbabwe decreased by 10 percent from 1990 - 2011, with an average annual change of -1 percent. 

 

Zimbabwe’s economy relies on the agriculture, forestry, energy, tourism and industry sectors. In the Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC), Zimbabwe outlines opportunities for climate change mitigation through climate smart agriculture and sustainable agro-forest-based adaptation and management. Zimbabwe pledges to achieve energy emissions per capita that are 33 percent below the projected business as usual level by 2030.

This User Guide explains some of the terminology in this GHG Factsheet.