Mbabane – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini used the 2025 Temvelo Awards ceremony at the Royal Swazi Spa last night to call for deeper national commitment to environmental protection and climate resilience.
The event brought together government leaders, municipalities, community groups and private sector representatives to honour organisations and individuals leading the Kingdom’s green transition.
The Prime Minister told the gathering that Eswatini’s involvement in international environmental platforms reflects a duty to protect communities, restore fragile ecosystems and preserve the country’s biodiversity. He noted that the Kingdom is entering a decisive stage in its climate response as it aligns its national laws with global standards such as the Paris Agreement, the Convention on Biological Diversity and the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.
He pointed to new domestic reforms, including the Ozone Depleting Substances and Hydrofluorocarbons Regulations of 2025, which aim to strengthen national safeguards. He further explained that government is improving meteorological services, upgrading early warning systems that support vulnerable communities and ensuring legislation responds to both national priorities and global climate obligations.
He reminded attendees that Eswatini has pledged to cut 2.24 million tonnes of greenhouse gases by 2035 and is among the first ten nations to submit its updated NDC 3.0. He said this reflects the Kingdom’s readiness to move from commitments to practical, transformative climate action delivered with urgency and transparency.
The Prime Minister described the Temvelo Awards as a national reminder that safeguarding the environment requires collaboration among government, communities, the private sector, civil society and the media.
He commended all nominees and winners for demonstrating leadership and innovation across various sectors, saying their efforts reflect the kind of stewardship Eswatini seeks to promote as it builds a climate resilient and sustainable future.
2025 Temvelo Awards winners
Green Municipality
Municipal Council of Mbabane
Green Business SME
Swazi Organics
Green Business Large
Malandela’s Lifestyle Centre
Sustainable Eco Tourism
Olive Country Lodge
Green Primary School
Enhlanhleni Methodist Primary School
Green Inkhundla
Motjane Inkhundla
Environmentally Responsive Journalist
Sibusiso Dlamini
Environmentally Responsive Digital Media House
UNESWA FM
Climate Change Champion Group
Green Schools Initiative
Climate Change Champion Individual
Melusi Elvis Myeni
Young Eco Hero
Wiseman Masika
Innovative Waste Management
Malandela Green Team
UNDP SDG Most Inclusive Institution
Vukani BoMake
Ecosystem Restoration Hero
Mbuluzi Ecosystems Restoration Project
FNB Sustainable Manufacturing Industry Award
Vukani BoMake
Green High School
St John Bosco High School
Green Parastatal
Eswatini Water Services Corporation
Lifetime Achievement Award
Mbuso Dlamini
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