Securing Our Future: Parliamentary Leadership in Financing Climate Adaptation
21 Jun. 2024 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumThis event brings together members of parliament to explore their role in driving accountability for climate adaptation, align national policies with international climate goals, and enhance strategies for mobilizing adaptation finance. It also emphasizes the prioritizing of the needs of the most vulnerable.
In an era marked by escalating climate risks and the increasing frequency of natural disasters, the need for climate adaptation has never been more urgent. Despite mounting evidence of the dire consequences of climate change, global action remains insufficient to address the evolving challenges. While climate change is a threat to countries around the world, the capacity to adapt to climate-related disasters varies significantly.
STATEMENT BY THE SADC PARLIAMENTARY FORUM SECRETARY GENERAL ON WORLD DAY TO COMBAT DESERTIFICATION AND DROUGHT, 17 JUNE 2024
17 Jun. 2024 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumDear Parliamentarians, Colleagues and Partners,
It gives me great pleasure to present this message to the Member Parliaments of the Forum and its partners in honour of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2024, which is being observed under the theme: “United for Land: Our Legacy. Our Future.” With a focus to mobilize all parts of society in support of sustainable land stewardship. The commemoration coincides with the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)— the sole legally binding international treaty on land management and drought.
STATEMENT BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE SADC-PF ON THE DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD, 16 JUNE 2024
16 Jun. 2024 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumDear Members, Parliamentarians and Partners,
It is with immense pleasure that I release this Statement on the occasion of the Day of the African Child, commemorated in 2024 under the theme “Education for all Children in Africa: the Time in Now”. This theme congruently resonates with the theme of the African Union for 2024 which focuses on building resilient education systems for an increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality and relevant learning in Africa, and represents a positive step towards closing the gaps to attain Sustainable Development Goal 4 on equitable quality education.
STATEMENT BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE SADC-PF ON THE DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD, 16 JUNE 2024
Prezados Membros, Parlamentares e Parceiros,
É com imenso prazer que divulgo esta Declaração por ocasião do Dia da Criança Africana, comemorado em 2024 sob o tema “Educação para todas as Crianças em África: Este é o Momento Oportuno”. Este tema está em consonância com o tema da União Africana para 2024, que se centra na criação de sistemas de educação resilientes para maior acesso à aprendizagem inclusiva, permanente, de qualidade e relevante em África, e representa um passo positivo no sentido de colmatar as lacunas para se atingir o Objectivo de Desenvolvimento Sustentável n.° 4 sobre educação de qualidade e equitativa.
Tribute to DR Esau Chiviya, Former SADC PF Secretary General
12 Jun. 2024 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumBy Moses Magadza
The Former Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Dr Esau Chiviya, a Zimbabwean who served at the helm of the regional interparliamentary body, died on Monday 3rd June 2024 in Windhoek, Namibia, according to a statement by the Forum. Dr. Chiviya will be buried in his home country, Zimbabwe on a date to be announced.
STATEMENT BY THE SADC PARLIAMENTARY FORUM SECRETARY GENERAL ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2024
06 Jun. 2024 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumDear Parliamentarians, Colleagues and Partners,
It gives me great pleasure to present this message to the Member Parliaments of the Forum and its partners in honour of World Environment Day 2024, which is being observed under the theme: “Our land. Our Future.” with a focus on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience.
Ilustres Parlamentares, Colegas e Parceiros,
É com grande prazer que apresento esta mensagem aos Parlamentos Membros do Fórum e aos seus parceiros em homenagem ao Dia Mundial do Meio-ambiente em 2024, que se comemora sob o tema: «Nossa Terra. Nosso Futuro.» com incidência na restauração de terras, desertificação e resiliência contra a seca.
SADC PF President speaks on terrorism and prevention of violent extremism
04 Jun. 2024 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumThe SADC Parliamentary Forum is one of 18 regional assemblies globally that come together annually under the coordination mechanism on counter terrorism and prevention of violent extremism. The speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles, Honorable Roger Mancienne (RM), is the President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum. He led the SADC PF delegation to the Fifth Counter-Terrorism Coordination Meeting of Parliamentary Assemblies in Istanbul, Türkiye in May. In this exclusive interview with SADC PF Media and Communications Officer Dr. Moses Magadza (MM), Hon Mancienne shares his views on attending this meeting as well as on the role of Parliament in responding to terrorism.
Statement by the Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum on the South Africa 7th General Elections
29 maio 2024 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumDear Citizens of South Africa,
As you vote today in the 7th General Elections, I extend my warm wishes to each one of you on behalf of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF). This is a critical moment in your nation’s democratic journey, and your participation in the voting process today is a clear demonstration of your unwavering commitment to democratic principles, which is a key ingredient in strengthening the vibrancy of South African democracy.
Estimados Senhores Presidentes, Senhores Deputados,
Colegas e Parceiros, É com grande prazer que apresento esta mensagem aos Parlamentos Membros do Fórum e aos seus parceiros, no momento em que se assinala o Dia Internacional das Florestas, dia esse que está a ser observado internacionalmente sob o tema: "Florestas e Inovação: Novas Soluções para um Mundo Melhor".
