National Adaptation Plans in focus: lessons from Tanzania

This NAP in focus country briefing on the process to formulate and implement National Adaptation Plans in Tanzania considers firstly the country context and the climate change risks. The briefing highlights how Tanzania has been working closely with international partners alongside the Ministries for Agriculture; Livestock and Fisheries; Energy and Minerals; Finance and Planning; Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly, and Children; Natural Resources and Tourism; Water and Irrigation; corresponding Ministries from Zanzibar, as well as the Tanzania Meteorological Agency and National Environment Management Council, to conduct a consultative NAP process. The process aims at improving cross-sectoral coordination, integration of adaptation into development planning, and strategic access to climate finance.