Tanzania’s Efforts in Climate Resilience and Conservation

Government Reaffirms Commitment to Securing Funds for Environmental Projects

March 13, 2025

The government has assured Parliament that it will continue working with development partners to secure funding for environmental conservation projects across Tanzania.

Deputy Minister in the Vice President’s Office (Union and Environment), Khamis Hamza Khamis, made the announcement in Dodoma while presenting a report to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water and Environment. The report outlined the implementation of development projects allocated funds for the 2024/2025 financial year.

According to Khamis, the primary goal of these environmental conservation initiatives is to ensure that the Vice President’s Office contributes to the national development agenda and promotes sustainable economic growth.

Key Environmental Projects for 2024/2025

For the 2024/2025 fiscal year, several key environmental projects are being implemented and overseen by the Vice President’s Office. These include:

• Construction of protective seawalls along the Mikindani Beach in Mtwara and Sipwese Beach in Pemba.

• Improvement of the Swaswa-Mnarani rainwater harvesting reservoir.

• Restoration of degraded land and enhancement of food security in arid regions of Tanzania.

• Implementation of an integrated ecosystem management project.

• Sustainable environmental restoration and biodiversity conservation initiatives.

Additionally, the government is working on:

• Developing a national strategy and action plan for biodiversity conservation.

• Implementing climate adaptation programs using ecosystem-based approaches in rural areas.

• Building climate resilience projects in Kigoma to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Community Engagement and Economic Opportunities

Khamis emphasized that communities have been actively involved in executing alternative, environmentally friendly economic activities. These include modern sustainable livestock farming practices, the development of pasture demonstration farms, irrigation schemes, and climate-resilient agricultural strategies.

The projects are being executed in both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, contributing significantly to improved livelihoods and enhanced access to socio-economic services through sustainable environmental conservation.

Parliamentary Support and Site Visits

Earlier, the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee, Jackson Kiswaga, commended the Vice President’s Office for its efforts in implementing these projects effectively.

The committee has scheduled visits to various project sites managed by the Vice President’s Office, including those focused on land restoration and food security improvement.