As Zambia aims to triple its copper production to power the global green transition, the environmental and human health impacts on the Copperbelt Province are coming into sharp focus. Climate TRACE data reveals how emissions and PM₂.₅ pollution affect over 3 million residents in industrial hubs like Kitwe and Ndola, and how transparent data can help chart a cleaner path forward for Africa’s mining heartland.
August release 5.10.0 includes monthly emissions data through June 2026. Emissions for the first half of 2026 were higher than in the first half of 2025.
