Dar calls for more efforts on climate change

DAR ES SALAAM: THE government has pledged to continue the collaboration with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states in addressing the impacts of climate change in the region.

Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Vice-President’s Office (Environment) Ms Christina Mndeme said that at a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change of the Republic of Malawi, led by the Director of Environment, Ms Tawonga Mbale-Luka.

Ms Mndeme said that various countries are currently facing the impacts of climate change, including rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall and changes in weather patterns, thus require collective efforts to address the challenges.

She said one of strategies is through strengthening regional cooperation between nations.

The deputy PS added that the Tanzania recognizes the importance of international collaboration in tackling climate change and it has ratified various climate change agreements, including the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement.

“Efforts to combat climate change have brought about both challenges and significant opportunities, which can assist Tanzania in promoting environmental conservation and sustainable development, including reviewing policies, developing regulations, strategies and guidelines,” Mndeme said.

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She also emphasised that the Carbon Trade business is one of the key tools in combating global climate change. In line with existing policies and strategies, the government has developed National Carbon Trading Management Regulations and Guidelines to benefit communities.

She explained that the Carbon Trading Regulations and Guidelines aim to strengthen the country’s contribution to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while adhering to principles of community involvement, transparency and international standards.

According to Mndeme, Tanzania is ready to collaborate with Malawi in supporting international efforts to combat climate change, including building technical capacity and exchanging experiences.

On her part, the Director of Environment from Malawi, Ms Mbale-Luka, expressed gratitude to the Vice President’s Office for accepting the invitation to visit the country and learn about climate change management and carbon trading issues.

The delegation from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change of the Republic of Malawi is in the country for a four-day visit, during which they are expected to visit the National Carbon Monitoring Center (NCMC) in Morogoro Region