Belem, Brazil. Tanzania is strengthening the resilience of local transport infrastructure as part of wider national efforts to confront the growing impact of climate change, according to senior government officials attending the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil.
The Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office [Regional Administration and Local Government] Incharge of Infrastructure, Eng Rogatus Mativila, said the Rural and Urban Roads Agency (Tarura) is intensifying environmental management measures by constructing sturdier infrastructure to withstand flooding linked to changing weather patterns.
He noted that the newly launched Scaling up Locally Led Climate Actions (SCALE) programme, financed through concessional funding from the World Bank, is central to the implementation of the National Climate Change Strategy.
The initiative places communities at the heart of local-level adaptation, enabling them to respond more effectively to evolving climatic pressures.
The programme is expected to reach approximately 6.6 million people across 65 Local Government Authorities, comprising 54 in mainland Tanzania and 11 in Zanzibar.
Eng Mativila added that it also reinforces inclusivity by promoting the participation of priority groups such as women and young people.
He further stated that Tarura and the Dar Rapid Transit Agency (DART) continue to serve as key pillars in developing resilient infrastructure at community level while simultaneously enhancing economic opportunities for citizens.
