Green Institute is a youth-led organization meant to develop adaptation strategies that can reduce and mitigate the diverse and complex impacts of climate change through areas such as engaging communities on climate resilience, lobbying, advocacy for policy change in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. Green Institute works with marginalized groups such as those with disabilities, women, youths, and children
Goal
To mainstream environmental issues and women and climate change adaptation, mitigation strategies in economic and social development at all levels through multi- stakeholder engagement especially the marginalized groups which include women, the disabled, children and the rural dwellers
Mission
To ensure sustainable development and a climate proofed community through engaging all stakeholders recognizing the vulnerable nature of Zimbabwe’s natural resources and society.
Vision
We envision a climate change resilient community
Area/s of Operation
Chipinge District
Core Principles
Local ownership
The Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) methods applied by Green Institute practitioners ensure local ownership and problem framing at the grassroots level.
Empowerment
Green Institute believes in empowering the individual in order for them to help themselves, take decisions, and make changes in their lives and their communities.
Sustainability
Long-term social, economic, and environmental sustainability is the most important aspect when assessing new projects and evaluating existing ones.
Strengthening of existing structures
Green Institute does not believe in building parallel structures, but rather in working in close cooperation with and strengthening systems and structures already set in place by government authorities and civil society.
Source: Green Institute
