Tanzania
has begun national consultations to prepare its priorities ahead of the 30th
United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), which will be held in Belém,
Brazil, in November.
The two-day National
Pre-COP30 Meeting, organized by the Vice President’s Office (Union Affairs and
Environment), brings together government institutions, development partners,
civil society, academia, and private sector representatives to consolidate the
country’s position and strategies for global negotiations.
Opening the meeting, the
Permanent Secretary in the Vice President’s Office, Eng. Cyprian Luhemeja, said
the forum marks an important step in refining Tanzania’s climate priorities and
strengthening its role as Chair of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) at
COP30.
“For Tanzania, this is not
just a negotiation meeting. It is about forging partnerships and mobilizing
resources to safeguard our people, ecosystems, and economy from the
intensifying impacts of climate change,” he said.
Eng. Luhemeja noted that
COP30 is expected to define the global roadmap for accelerated climate action,
particularly on adaptation. He said Tanzania’s leadership of the AGN demands
unity, strategic thinking, and strong advocacy to ensure Africa’s priorities
are well represented in global discussions.
The Permanent Secretary
highlighted that Tanzania’s Development Vision 2050, launched by President Samia
Suluhu Hassan, provides the guiding framework for a resilient and low-carbon
future.
The vision, he said,
emphasizes integrating climate action into every sector of national development
to build a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable society.
He added that the
government is finalizing two key policy instruments — the Nationally Determined
Contribution (NDC 3.0) and the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) — which will
guide the country’s mitigation and adaptation strategies.
The frameworks focus on renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, forest conservation, and early warning systems, while positioning Tanzania as a frontrunner in climate ambition.
At COP30, Tanzania will
prioritize adaptation and resilience, operationalization of the Loss and Damage
Fund, climate finance access, just energy transition, sustainable forest
management, and protection of the blue economy. It will also emphasize
inclusive participation to ensure that women, youth, and local communities are
fully represented in climate decision-making.
“Climate action is not the
responsibility of government alone; it is a whole-of-society endeavour,” Eng. Luhemeja
stressed.
He added: “Women and young
people are not just beneficiaries of climate policies — they are leaders,
innovators, and custodians of our future.”
He called on participants
to share their perspectives constructively to build an evidence-based and
forward-looking national position for COP30. The aim, he said, is to speak with
one strong voice that reflects Vision 2050, the NDC 3.0, the NAP, and Tanzania’s
leadership as AGN Chair.
Eng. Luhemeja concluded by reaffirming Tanzania’s commitment to global climate leadership and collaboration.
“Let us use this platform
to demonstrate our determination to transform our economy, strengthen
partnerships, and safeguard future generations,” he said.
The meeting continues
today and tomorrow in Dar es Salaam, with discussions expected to inform
Tanzania’s official position ahead of the COP30 negotiations in Brazil.