Tanzania targets 7.3tri/- for climate projects at COP31
Experts met in Dar es Salaam to prepare proposals for the UN climate conference in Türkiye.
Tanzania aims to secure 7.3tri/- for environmental and climate change projects at the upcoming 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye. Experts met in Dar es Salaam on October 28, 2026, to develop proposals and a common national position for the conference, scheduled from November 9 to 20. The financing is required for implementing the National Development Vision 2050, which identifies 7.3tri/- for its Environmental Management Transformation Programme.
Director of Environment Kemilembe Mutasa urged stakeholders to prioritise the interests of over 60 million citizens and speak with one voice during negotiations. At COP30 in Brazil, Tanzania chaired the African Group of Negotiators, coordinating Africa’s position on climate financing and leading to the establishment of a climate negotiations training centre for young people. Zanzibar's Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries plans to advocate for increased financing for resilience projects, including sea walls and public education.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is collaborating with the Vice-President’s Office on the global Restoration Initiative. This project aims to restore 5.2 million hectares of degraded land by 2030 in the Great Ruaha and Lake Rukwa basins, covering Iringa, Mbeya, and Rukwa regions. Zanzibar's Dr Makame Omar Makame stated the Isles are vulnerable to climate change impacts on agriculture and fisheries.
Why it mattersTanzania needs 7.3tri/- for environmental and climate change projects to support its National Development Vision 2050.