STRENGTHENING community resilience and adaptation to growing climate impacts such as floods, droughts and extreme weather events will be the focus of the Tanzanian negotiators in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) November 10–21 in Brazil,

Cyprian Luhemeja, the Union and Environment permanent secretary in the Vice President’s Office (VPO), made this affirmation during a national consultative meeting in Dar es Salaam yesterday.

He asserted that the delegation will be pushing for accessible and timely climate financing to enable countries like Tanzania to effectively implement adaptation and mitigation strategies, advocating for the implementation of the ‘loss and damage’ compensation fund.

It is meant to provide essential financial support to vulnerable developing nations suffering irreversible climate-induced disasters, including funding expanded use of clean and renewable energy through the multilateral pan-African initiative known as Mission 300.

It targets universal access to affordable and sustainable energy sources to 300 million residents in various parts of Africa, taken up along with promoting the blue economy, specifically the sustainable use of marine and freshwater resources on the seashore and lakes, he said.

Conserving forests and biodiversity through sustainable forest management to reduce carbon emissions and maintain ecosystem balance is a key focus area, also entailing the participation of women, youth and rural communities in these efforts.

Inclusion of various groups in climate decision-making and action planning processes is vital for the government in setting a strategic climate agenda built around seven national priorities as it gears up for the 2025 Belém universal climate conference in Brazil.

The upcoming global summit is a critical opportunity to mobilize resources and champion climate justice for the African continent, he said, setting out key areas in the formal consultations bringing together climate experts from civil society, development partners and VPO, to consolidate the country’s negotiating position.

The comprehensive list of focus areas prioritize immediate local resilience alongside large-scale international financial reform, he said, underlining that COP30 is not merely a dialogue platform but a strategic opportunity to accelerate climate action and secure resources.

“For Tanzania, COP30 is not just another forum for dialogue — it is a strategic platform to strengthen partnerships and mobilize resources for safeguarding our people, our environment, and our economy,” he said.

Tanzania will have a rotating leadership role at the summit by chairing the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) representing Africa’s unified position in global climate negotiations, he said.

“This responsibility gives Tanzania a unique voice to champion Africa’s demands for fairness and climate justice,” he stated, affirming that the continent’s priorities — from climate financing to technology transfer — will be heard and acted upon.

The delegation will report on global climate nationally determined contribution and the national adaptation plan designed to guide the country’s pathway to low-carbon development and climate resilience.

Farhat Mbarouk, environment director at the First Vice President’s Office, stressed that successful climate action requires collective engagement across all sectors of society.

“No climate goal can be achieved without the full participation of communities, especially women and youth as they are the driving force for change,” she stated.

Tanzania’s unified preparation for COP30 involves showcasing innovative domestic solutions, strengthening cross-sector collaboration and promoting sustainable land use, forestry and agriculture practices.

As the countdown to COP30 begins, Tanzania’s delegation is preparing to advocate vigorously for stronger global commitments, equitable access to climate finance and tangible support for African nations already bearing the brunt of environmental degradation, she added.