Field Trip (Day 7)
Instructions For the Field Trip:
- Please note that there will be ONLY ONE field trip available for all delegates.
- The field trip is to Kasibo Wetland Integrated Catchment Management Project in Hwange District.
- Delegates will be picked up and dropped off at the Elephant Hills Hotel at 1-hour intervals starting at 8am.
- Online registration slots for the field trip will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis
- Field trips are scheduled to take place between 8am and 4pm
- There will be four (4) groups of departures, with each group consisting of 250 delegates
- Each group is expected to complete the entire field trip in approximately 4 hours.
- After submitting the registration form you will receive an email confirming the receipt of your registration.
- Delegates are being advised to register online before the conference.
The Kasibo Wetlands
The Kasibo Wetlands in Hwange, Zimbabwe, have played a crucial role in supporting local communities, particularly in the face of climate change. The community has successfully implemented irrigation, gardens, beekeeping, and fish farming, ensuring food security and economic stability despite drought conditions. The wetland replenishes the local weir, providing water for crops and supporting livelihoods. Zimbabwe joined the Ramsar Convention in 2013 to protect wetlands, recognizing their importance in climate resilience.
Schedule for Field trips
| GROUP | DEPART AT VIC FALLS | ARRIVAL AT KASIBO | TOUR OF PROJECT | RETURN TO ELEPHANT HILLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Group | 0800 hrs | 0930 hrs | 0930 hrs - 1030 hrs | 1030 hrs - 1200 hrs |
| Second Group | 1000 hrs | 1130 hrs | 1130 hrs - 1230 hrs | 1230 hrs - 1400 hrs |
| Third Group | 1200 hrs | 1330 hrs | 1330 hrs - 1430 hrs | 1430 hrs - 1600 hrs |
| Fourth Group | 1400 hrs | 1530 hrs | 1530 hrs - 1630 hrs | 1630 hrs - 1800 hrs |