Tanzanian expert Maria Matui warns climate change fuels gender-based violence and inequality as COP30 highlights the urgent need for inclusive climate action.

Karibu katika mazungumzo pamoja na Wanaharaki wa kifemina na Haki ya tabianchi – Mwanza

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Gender and Climate Change Tanzania Coalition (GCCTC), in collaboration with the Forum for Climate Change, successfully hosted a special panel discussion at the Climate Symposium 2025, focusing on “The Role of Women and Girls in Climate Change.”

The session brought together diverse stakeholders, including government representatives, community leaders, youth activists, and civil society organizations, to shed light on the critical role of women, girls, and marginalized communities in shaping climate change policies — with a special focus on their participation in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) processes.

Distinguished Panelists

1. Ms. Martha Ngalowera – Representative, Vice President’s Office (VPO)
2. Mr. Musa Kombo – Director, Pemba Child Rights Environmental and Malaria Control Organization (PECREMACO)
3. Ms. Stella Wesiri – Representative, Changanyikeni New Environment Women Group, Coast Region
4. Ms. Kwiligwa Manyika – Youth Representative & Climate Activist

Key Discussion Points

The panel explored pressing issues, including:

• The role of women and girls in biodiversity conservation and inclusive policy dialogues, linked to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).
• The intersection between Tanzania’s biodiversity commitments and the national NDCs process, emphasizing gender-responsive policy approaches.
• Real-life testimonies from women in marginalized communities, such as those from Morogoro, on how they are adapting to climate change using acquired knowledge and skills.
• Youth contributions to global climate dialogues, including reflections from the Bonn, Germany climate conference.

Engaging the Audience

Stakeholders were invited to respond to targeted questions based on their roles:

• Government Representatives – How to better integrate women and marginalized communities in global forums like CBD, GBF, and NDCs.
• Civil Society Organizations – How they facilitate community and women’s participation in decision-making processes.
• Community Representatives – The challenges and practical recommendations for ensuring meaningful engagement from marginalized groups.

The discussions were open, inclusive, and solution-focused, resulting in strong proposals to enhance women’s participation in climate action at all levels.

Key Takeaways

1. Need for inclusive, context-specific policies that reflect the realities of local communities.
2. Capacity building for women and youth to actively engage in climate policy processes.
3. Community awareness tracking systems on climate change and land rights.
4. Improved access to resources for implementing gender-responsive climate strategies.

Closing Remarks

The session concluded with a message from a WATED representative, calling for continued solidarity, sustained partnerships, and the creation of more spaces for women and marginalized communities in both national and international climate dialogues.

Kuongezeka kwa kina cha maji ya bahari kumechangia mafuriko ya mara kwa mara yanayoikumba mikoa ya pwani na hivyo kusababisha mmomonyoko wa udongo na upotevu wa fukwe.

Waziri wa Nchi Ofisi ya Makamu wa Rais (Muungano na Mazingira) Mhe. Dkt. Selemani Jafo ameliarifu Bunge jijini Dodoma leo Aprili 05, 2024 wakati akijibu swali la Mbunge wa Moshi Vijijini Prof. Patrick Ndakidemi aliyetaka kufahamu kama kuna ukweli kina cha maji ya Bahari ya Hindi nchini kimeongezeka kutokana na mabadiliko ya tabianchi na nini athari zake.

Dkt. Jafo amesema kuwa kuongezeka kwa maji ya bahari kunasababishwa na kupanda kwa joto la dunia kutokana na kuendelea kuyeyuka kwa barafu katika maeno mbalimbali ya duniani.

Amesema kuwa utafiti na vipimo vilivyopo maji ya Bahari ya Hindi katika pwani ya Dar es Salaam unaeleleza kuwa maji yanaongezeka kwa wastani wa kiasi cha milimita 6 kwa mwaka tangu mwaka 2002.

Kwa mujibu wa Waziri Jafo, upotevu wa bioanuwai muhimu ikiwemo mikoko na nyasi bahari ambavyo ni sehemu ya hifadhi ya mazingira ni miongoni mwa madhara ya kuongezeka kwa kina cha bahari.

Ametaja madhara mengine kuwa kupotea kwa ardhi na kuwaacha wananchi bila ya makazi na kushindwa kufanya shughuli za kilimo kutokana na changamoto na changamoto ya kuongezeka kwa kiwango cha bahari.

Waziri Dkt. Jafo ameongeza kuwa visima vya maji baridi mbali na kuingiwa na maji ya chumvi pia miundombinu ikiwemo barabara, gati za bandari na majengo hubomolewa na maji hayo.

Kwa upande mwingine Waziri Jafo Serikali inaendelea kutoa elimu kuhusu umuhimu wa kuhifadhi mazingira kuzunguka Mlima Kilimanjaro ili kulinda barafu isipate changamoto.

Akijibu swali la Mbunge wa Viti Maalumu Mhe. Shally Raymond, Dkt. Jafo amepongeza Wakala wa Huduma za Misitu Tanzania (TFS) kwa kuzalisha na kugawa miche kwa jamii ambayo inapandwa na kurejesha uoto wa asili.

Source: https://www.vpo.go.tz/news/waziri-jafo-waziri-wa-denmark-waweka-nguvu-kukabiliana-na-mabadiliko-ya-tabianchi

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