Tanzania secures climate funds for mainland and Zanzibar projects
Tanzania has secured sustained international climate and environment financing for projects across Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, the government told parliament this week. Since 2020, 10 projects worth 97.6bn/- have been completed with support from the GEF, GCF, World Bank and AfDB, with a further three projects valued at 62.6bn/- in preparation. The funding targets conservation and climate adaptation that underpin tourism, including coastal protection and ecosystem restoration.
Officials said programmes are allocated to both sides of the Union based on needs – citing land restoration in North A District and coastal protection in Unguja and Pemba – and are boosting household incomes, local capacity and sustainable growth. The work aligns with Tanzania Development Vision 2050 and the Green Agenda 27, while Tanzania’s vice‑presidency of the UN Environment Assembly Bureau is expected to strengthen access to future projects and reinforce resilience in key tourism areas.
Source: Dail News
