Tanzania Allocates Sh2.6 Billion for Climate Change Adaptation in Miombo Woodlands

The Tanzanian government, through the Vice President’s Office, has allocated Sh2.6 billion for a climate change adaptation project scheduled for the 2025/26–2026/27 period. This initiative aims to assist communities and ecosystems in adapting to climate change within the miombo woodland zone, encompassing selected areas in Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.

Deputy Permanent Secretary (Environment) in the Vice President’s Office, Baraka Luvanda, highlighted that the project targets miombo forest areas in Mainland Tanzania and arid zones in Zanzibar. He emphasized the collaborative efforts with the Office of the First Vice President of Zanzibar, the Zanzibar Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, Natural Resources and Livestock, and the Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS).

“This project aims to strengthen the enabling environment and promote the adoption of climate change adaptation technologies in priority sectors across the country,” Luvanda stated.

The initiative also seeks to enhance value chains for non-timber forest products, vegetables, and livestock fodder in both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. Additionally, it aims to expand access to adaptation initiatives for communities with limited resources and knowledge of modern agricultural practices.

Project Coordinator James Chuyi noted that the program is being implemented in seven regions covering seven local government authorities: Tabora (Sikonge), Rukwa (Nkasi), Katavi (Mpanda), North Unguja (North B), South Unguja (Southern District), North Pemba (Micheweni), and South Pemba (Chakechake).

The five-year project, running from 2025 to 2029, is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).