Geo Pomona Powers Zimbabwe’s Climate Vision at COP30

By Regina Pasipanodya

In Belèm, Brazil where the world’s climate future is being discussed at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, Geo Pomona Waste Management is playing a key role in conversations about climate action, waste management, and sustainable development.

“We remain committed to supporting Zimbabwe’s climate goals,” Geo Pomona stated on their Facebook page.

The company is best known for rehabilitating Harare’s largest landfill and has become a regional leader in smart waste solutions.

Today’s high-level Zimbabwe coordination meeting at COP30, led by the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, brought together government officials, climate negotiators, and private sector leaders to focus on national priorities.

Dr. Dilesh Nguwaya, CEO and Executive Chairman of Geo Pomona, stood out during the meeting—not just because he was there, but for the importance of what he contributed.

For Zimbabwe, a country facing droughts, floods, and urban waste issues, the situation is critical.

The Zimbabwean delegation has stressed the need for local solutions that are scalable, inclusive, and resilient.

Geo Pomona’s approach—turning waste into energy, jobs, and environmental benefits—has become a model of climate-responsive business.

When Geo Pomona took over operations at the Pomona dumpsite in 2022, the site represented urban decay. It had over 50 years of unmanaged waste, methane emissions, and public health risks.

Today, it is being changed into a multi-phase waste management and energy complex, with plans to become a regional hub for circular economy innovation.

Geo Pomona’s journey from landfill operator to climate policy influencer shows a larger shift in how African cities are tackling sustainability. It is a story of turning crisis into opportunity and waste into wealth.

As COP30 continues, Zimbabwe’s delegation will likely showcase more models that combine innovation, inclusion, and impact. For now, Geo Pomona is a shining example of what can happen when businesses prioritize environmental care.