Margret Verwijk
@MVerwijk
Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia @NLinZimbabwe @DutchMFA @MinBZ & http://facebook.com/NLenAfrika
🇲🇼 Today in Lilongwe, Malawi received a US$3.4M payout from @ARCapacityLtd after a drought-hit 2024/25 season. 🇳🇱 The Netherlands is proud to support the ARC fund helping cover insurance costs for small-scale farmers. Insurance is key to recovery after disasters but often out…
New project launched! 🇳🇱🤝🇿🇼 Excited to partner @SCOPEZIM on a 1-year initiative that will have learners, educators, and communities co-creating solutions in water, waste, and sustainable agriculture. This means: 🌱Developing permaculture/water harvesting/agroforestry projects…
🌍Environmental/wetlands CSOs working across Africa share their knowledge and experiences of wetland conservation during #RamsarCOP15 today. Common to the success stories: 🤝 engaging all stakeholders 📢 public awareness and buy-in 🔬based on scientific information Empowering…
Our climate policy officer, Harry Davies, is the NL 🇳🇱 delegate to Ramsar #COP15. On day 3 of the conference he says: "It’s been fantastic connecting with wetland experts and advocates from every continent. The urgency of protecting and restoring wetlands worldwide has never…
Ramsar #COP15 is in full swing in Victoria Falls.🇿🇼 The world comes together to protect wetlands. Governments, scientists, civil society & communities all have a role. 🌍 #WetlandsMatter
At the #WetlandsCOP15, the world comes together not as separate nations but as one global community. Because no country can solve this alone. Through international cooperation, we have protected wetlands before. Now, we must go further. @wetlandscop15
The Opening Ceremony of the #WetlandsCOP15 is about to begin! Global leaders, scientists, policymakers, and advocates are coming together to take bold steps for biodiversity. This marks an important moment for nature, people and the planet. Watch: ramsar.org/cop15-live-str…
🚀 It's here! The AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App is *officially live* , and we couldn't be more proud! Co-created *by youth for youth*, this *free app* empowers youth across Africa and Europe to *connect, learn, and lead advocacy efforts* at all levels. ✅ Free & offline ✅…
The war in the Gaza Strip must end. I am making this urgent call together with other foreign ministers. It is imperative to keep up pressure on Israel to improve the catastrophic humanitarian situation and fully implement the EU-Israel humanitarian aid agreement. 1/3
The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. Alongside 25 other partners, the UK message is clear: the war in Gaza must end now. We need an immediate ceasefire, release of all hostages and a full resumption of aid. gov.uk/government/new…
🇳🇱 Dutch nationals in Zimbabwe, Zambia & Malawi: 🗳️ Elections for the House of Representatives in the Netherlands will be held on 29 October 2025. 📅 To vote from abroad, register before 17 September. ℹ️ More info on how to register below: netherlandsworldwide.nl/voting-abroad/…
🟠Visa applicants please note that visas can take up to 45 days to process.✈️🇳🇱 Plan your trip to the Netherlands well in advance! The Embassy is not able to expedite your visa application. Check the website of Netherlands Worldwide for more information:…
Great farewell event for fellow ambassadors ( Egypt, Germany, EU and Pakistan) hosted by UAE Ambassador to Zimbabwe 🇿🇼!
A good angler 🐠 🐟 in addition to winning ‘the Ambassador’s Cook Off 2025’ in 🇿🇼 @TeamFuloZim @KingJayZim @zenzele
🫛 👏Always great to see Zimbabwean produce headed to the Netherlands! 🇿🇼🇳🇱🇪🇺 In 2024, Zim🇿🇼 exported US$58 million to NL 🇳🇱 and imported US$24 million. But given strong demand, fresh produce exports can grow much more. Consistency, quality, and meeting EU standards are key.…
Sea freight loading, Harare to Capetown Product: Mange Tout, Sugar Snap Peas Destination: Rotterdam, Netherlands Exporter: @kumindafresh Logistics: AIRFLO B.V. @NLinZimbabwe
Great exhibition in the National gallery featuring works of Hugh Mbayiwa and Lionel Mbayiwa! 🇿🇼
🌍 As Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 prepares to host #RamsarCOP15 in Victoria Falls this month & assume the Ramsar presidency for the next 3 years it's encouraging to see lawmakers showing strong commitment to wetland protection. This is a historic opportunity for Zimbabwe to lead the world in…
Today we bid farewell to our incredible colleague and friend, Deputy Head of Mission Eva van Woersem. Eva has been a driving force behind our work and at the heart of our team for the past 5 years. Thank you Eva! Good bye for now, tot ziens, famba zvakanaka, and hamba kahle.…
Europe is proud to be the leading aid donor globally. And we're gathered in Seville with one goal: find more ways of mobilising finance. The private sector must get on board. That's already at the heart of the #GlobalGateway method ↓
A dark day for press freedom 🥲
Faith Zaba is a powerful role model for young women in journalism. Arrests and intimidation don’t just silence her, they discourage countless others. Media needs more women leaders, not intimidation. #journalismisnotacrime wan-ifra.org/2025/07/wan-if…