Jonas Ng'uni

19/05/2026

Namwala

24/04/2026

From Bare Land to a Thriving Watershed: Witnessing Community Power in Mumbwa. 🌍🌱
Sometimes, the most profound changes aren’t measured in spreadsheets, but in the landscape itself. 🏞️
On Thursday 23rd of April 2026 , I had the privilege of visiting the Molodoni Integrated Watershed Management Site in Mumbwa, and the transformation is nothing short of incredible. Just four years ago, this area was bare land , devoid of trees and struggling with degradation. 📉
Today, it is a testament to what is possible when people decide to take ownership of their environment. ✨
Walking through the site alongside our advisors from GIZ AWARE 2.0 team, I was struck by the sight of the newly constructed check dams. 🧱 These aren’t just structures; they are tools for water security, designed to store water and restore the land’s natural vitality. 💧
But the real “infrastructure” here isn’t the stone and wire, it’s the people. 🤝

I met Mr. Lwata, a local community champion and member of the Water User Association. His dedication to sensitizing his neighbors on the importance of forest restoration is the engine behind this success. 🗣️🌳

What stood out to me most was the community-led approach. This project didn’t just happen to them; it happened because of them. 👷‍♂️ From organizing local materials for the dams to starting as volunteers, this community has poured their sweat and vision into this land. They don’t just protect these trees because they have to—they protect them because they built this future with their own hands. 🙌

Seeing the progress from 2022 to 2026 confirms my belief in nature-based solutions. When we put the tools in the hands of the community, the results aren’t just temporary—they are sustainable. ♻️

Proud to be part of the team witnessing and supporting this journey. 🇿🇲✨

22/04/2026

Bridging the Gap Between Conservation and Community Needs: Field Visit to Nakabu Rangeland
Meaningful change in natural resource management doesn’t happen from an office—it happens in the field, side-by-side with the communities we serve.
I recently had the opportunity to join a GIZ team, led by my supervisor, Emeldah, for a field visit to Nakabu Rangeland. Our objective was to assess the current condition of the rangeland and, more importantly, to listen to the voices of the community.
The assessment confirmed that the rangeland is under significant pressure from overgrazing, which directly impacts the livelihoods of local livestock farmers. However, the highlight of the visit was our consultation with the Chief, the headman, and the Community Rangeland Committee. They provided clear insights into their most pressing challenges:
• Water Security: The urgent need for functional dam and borehole infrastructure to combat persistent water scarcity.
• Animal Welfare: A formal request for a dip tank to improve veterinary care and livestock health.
• Resource Management: The difficulty in finding enough forage for animals, highlighting the need for better-managed grazing areas.
• Restoration: It was encouraging to hear the community’s support for tree planting and sustainable forest management initiatives.
Collaborative engagement is key to sustainable development. Hearing these concerns firsthand, alongside my team at GIZ, has been invaluable. It has provided us with a clearer roadmap to design interventions that are not just technically sound, but also community-supported.
I am grateful for the guidance of my supervisor, Emeldah, and the collaboration of our team in prioritizing these community-led solutions.
We are committed to turning these insights into action. Have you ever worked on a community engagement project that fundamentally changed your perspective on conservation? Let’s discuss in the comments! 👇
Zambia RuralDevelopment RangelandManagement FieldWork

14/04/2026

Had an incredible time at the Ecological Fair this past Saturday! 🌍 Dealing with water security and ecosystem protection is more than just work it’s a passion. Great to engage with so many people about the Dual VET training and how we’re making a tangible impact on the ground. 🌿

13/04/2026

COMMERCIAL BREAK 😂😂.

06/04/2026

A bit lonesome ✨💫

13/03/2026

The less you know about them the better.

19/02/2026

Small feet, big obstacles. 🎒💧

The journey to school should be about books and dreams, not navigating floods. In Chunga, the lack of proper drainage has turned a basic human right into a daily struggle.

The “green” future we talk about starts with fixing the ground we walk on. We need sustainable urban planning that respects the flow of nature rather than fighting it. It’s not just about pipes; it’s about restoring the health of our environment so that water has a place to go that isn’t our front doors.

Let’s fix the flow. Let’s fix Chunga. 🇿🇲🌿
cat limateResilienc

01/02/2026

We now ventured into farming

14/01/2026

Above all, be true to yourself, and if you cannot put your heart in it, take yourself out of it. 📍

30/07/2025