Participation of stakeholders in sustainable rural livelihoods adaptation strategies to climate change is important around the globe. It is worth noting that active involvement in rural livelihoods typically increases resilience and sustainability, given the adverse climatic conditions in the world. The basis of this paper was to analyze the efficacy of sustainable rural livelihood strategies for stakeholders in Jotsholo, District Lupane. The study was conducted in Jotsholo, Lupane district, a region with a high temperature of 22 - 30°C and irregular precipitation of an average of 350 mm a year. In order to collect key information on stakeholders' engagement in sustainable rural life strategies in Jotsholo, Lupane District, between January 2020 and August 2020, the researcher used questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs). The findings of the study reflect that in the case of Jotsholo, generally the roles are effective to a limited extent as there is no timeframe for their execution and they are resource constrained. Non – Governmental Organisations play an important role as they offer support ranging from training in climate change and adaptation to other material donations which tend not to be sustainable though as the stakeholders relax and wait for the donor to lead the way. In order to ensure sustainable adaptation to climate change and variability, there is need to strengthen alliances and partnerships between Government, NGOs, private sector and local communities. Climate governance in Zimbabwe should therefore regard all stakeholders from a grassroots point of view meaningfully and sustainable if close cooperation is adapted.