When a Name Becomes a Song: experiencing LINCZ through music and collaboration
As the "Locally Led Indigenous Nature-based Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation in Zimbabwe" project has unfolded across communities and districts, its long name has become a familiar part of everyday conversation. During a communications visit to Zimbabwe in December 2024, a light-hearted song emerged as a fun way to remember the full project name. This music video brings together moments from the project, featuring partners and participants who generously shared their time and presence.
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Fragile Boundaries: Wetland Restoration in a Warming Zimbabwe
Why do wetlands matter?
Read Tim Rogasky's article below to learn about the importance of wetlands, the challenges faced in Zimbabwe, how the LINCZ project seeks to bring Zimbabwe wetlands back to health, and the signs of hope that climate data shows.
"Our research joins this effort at a preliminary stage. Before families are asked to move and rehabilitation begins, we must ask: will a changing climate even permit these wetlands to recover? Their viability depends on thresholds shaped by rainfall and temperature. Consistent precipitation replenishes the water table, the underground reservoir that keeps wetlands alive even through dry spells. If that cycle is broken – if rains become too scarce or too erratic – restoration may prove impossible. Yet when we turned to the climate data, the picture was not entirely bleak. The evidence on precipitation offers a surprising measure of hope."
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Digging into Climate Adaptation Research through LINCZ
Written by Kara LeBlanc
Over the past year I have been creating a podcast series to share the research being carried out by faculty at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) as part of the LINCZ project. Before sharing what I learned with listeners, I first had to understand the work myself. I recently graduated from CMU where I studied communications and media. Although my courses were diverse and covered many areas, the discovery that fields like psychology or peacebuilding relate deeply to climate change didn't come until this year. Meeting with the seven CMU faculty researchers gave me an understanding of their roles in the LINCZ project and what their research looks like in practice.
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More than methodology: reflections on qualitative field research
Introduction
In June 2025, as I walked along Leopold Takawira Avenue to the Bulawayo City Hall parking lot, I did not expect that I would end up dancing on stage with a celebrity emcee. What's more, I never could have imagined the social media footprint of the video of this encounter would exceed 90,000 views and 3,000 likes and counting. Ultimately, I came to a deeper understanding of what shapes me as a qualitative researcher.
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Unleashing the Power of GPS for Community-Driven Sustainability
By Bulisani Mlotshwa and Ntuthuko Ngwenya, MCC Zimbabwe
At the heart of the LINCZ project is the integration of scientifically backed, nature-based solutions with the knowledge of local communities. Dr. Natalia Wiederkehr's recent research visit to Zimbabwe demonstrates how technologies such as GPS (Global Positioning System) and satellite images can be tailored to support sustainable practices in smaller communities. Join us in exploring how this approach can lead to meaningful change.
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