Zimbabwe is experiencing unprecedented climate change impacts as climate change proves to be a present reality in addition to being a persistent future challenge. Despite having an insignificant contribution to causing global warming and climate change, Africa and Zimbabwe remain highly vulnerable to the frequent climate change induced extreme weather events such as Tropical Cyclone Idai. These are increasing the risks of record flooding, strong winds, hailstorms which result in loss of many precious lives, property, infrastructure, food and livelihoods. Whole communities as well as social and economic structures are being impacted, as seen during the case of Tropical Cyclone Idai.