October 31st,2025-Luapula Province Permanent Secretary Prudence Chinama Kangwa says the adverse effects of climate change such as droughts, floods and extreme temperatures have direct socio-economic impacts.
In a speech read on her behalf by Mansa Municipal Council Town Clerk Dr. Josephine Mwanza during the commemoration of World Cities Day today, Mrs. Kangwa cited compromised food security and limited access to clean drinking water as some of the direct socio- economic impacts.
She emphasized that the government has prioritized environmental sustainability and climate resilience in its governance agenda, with policies promoting reforestation, smart physical planning, and investment in green infrastructure.
Earlier, Mansa Deputy Mayor Besa Kalumba reaffirmed the council’s commitment to integrated development planning and the provision of infrastructure and services that enhance urban living. He added that the council is pursuing a robust green agenda by incorporating greening initiatives into town planning and development control.
The event, themed “People cantered smart cities” and held at Mansa College of Education, concluded with a tree planting exercise.
