TZ to receive up to 108bn/- for climate resilience
TANZANIA is expected to receive more than 30 million US dollars (approximately 108bn/-) under a global climate financing initiative aimed at strengthening resilience in coastal areas.
The funding will be accessed through the ARISE programme under the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), marking a significant boost to the country’s climate response efforts.
Permanent Secretary in the Vice-President’s Office (Union and Environment), Dr Richard Muyungi, revealed the development after participating in a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the 12th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development in Addis Ababa on Thursday.
The meeting brought together Dr Muyungi and CIF Chief Executive Officer Tariye Gbadegesin, among other stakeholders.
“Our country is expected to benefit from a major global climate financing programme, receiving between 75bn/- and 108bn/- through the ARISE programme, with the aim of strengthening resilience to climate change in island areas,” Dr Muyungi said.
He noted that the funding reflects Tanzania’s continued commitment to strengthening climate action through international cooperation and improved access to financial resources.
“These resources will help attract investment to protect vulnerable communities from the effects of climate change while also supporting economic growth,” he stressed.
Dr Muyungi pointed out that coastal areas, particularly Zanzibar, remain among the most vulnerable to climate change impacts.
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“Rising sea levels, coastal erosion, saltwater intrusion and extreme weather events continue to threaten livelihoods, infrastructure and key sectors such as tourism, fisheries and agriculture,” he said.
He added that the funding will support efforts to equip communities with the capacity to better cope with such challenges. The ARISE programme (Accelerating Resilience Investments and Innovations for Sustainable Economies) supports developing countries to shift from reactive disaster response to long-term resilience planning through financial and technical assistance.
The programme also enables countries to prepare large-scale investments that safeguard economies, attract additional resources and promote sustainable development.
Dr Muyungi outlined priority areas under the programme, including integrating climate change into development planning, strengthening institutional frameworks for climate risk management, attracting public and private investment, supporting community-driven innovations and preparing major investment plans in sectors such as water, infrastructure and local economies.
“This support will not only reduce immediate climate impacts but will also advance Tanzania’s broader development agenda,” he said. He however did not specify the timeline for disbursement of the funds.
