Analysis - There is immense potential for Zambia's maritime ambitions to bolster the country's sustainable development.
There is immense potential for Zambia's maritime ambitions to bolster the country's sustainable development.
African landlocked states have already shaped the maritime governance system. Ethiopia, in particular, often refers to itself as being confined in a 'geographical prison' - emphasising the need for coastal access and influencing maritime governance in the Horn of Africa and beyond. This presents a major opportunity for Zambia, given its endowment of copper deposits - and the planned Lobito Corridor could hold the key. The 1 300 km rail line willthe Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia to the Atlantic Ocean through Angola's Lobito Port. In October 2023, the United States and European Union signed an agreement on the corridor with the African Development Bank to support Angola and Africa's two largest copper producers, the DRC and Zambia.
Zambia has 40% of Southern Africa's freshwater resources, which are crucial for sustainable developmentZambia can also play an important role in international ocean governance, especially on climate change. The country joined the International Maritime Organization in 2015 - one of only six landlocked African countries out of the 16. It also recently signed the United Nations Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty.
Economic growth must however be harmonised with environmental sustainability. To achieve that, the blue economy strategy should be housed under the Green Economy and Environment Ministry, in partnership with Trade and Industry. By creating a synergy between environmental conservation and economic development, Zambia can navigate climate-related challenges and foster a sustainable and inclusive approach to its maritime sector.
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