The Challenges of Water Sustainability in Zanzibar
Romaisa Hussain – Art in Tanzania Internship In today’s world, there has been intense struggle for water resources. This is due to rising population currently standing at 7 billion, their usage of water and extreme competition over water resources, water dependent crops and urbanization. Therefore, it is no surprise that the world is running out […]
CLIMATE CHANGE IN TANZANIA
ARTICLE ON CLIMATE CHANGE IN TANZANIA By Japhet Mgona – Art in Tanzania internship Introduction to Climate Change Since centuries ago, climate change has been a matter of grave concern globally. It is also one of the substantial global challenge in the 21st century. Many scientists and local people, through contemporary and indigenous practices respectively, […]
WHAT IS CLIMATE CHANGE AND WHAT ARE ITS EFFECT ON OUR PLANET? PART 4
By Gabriel Andre – Art in Tanzania internship THE RESPONSE OF INSTITUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE 1. UNEP and UNDP 2016-2021 environmental and development strategy Through a country programme, UNEP (United Nation Environmental program) and UNDP (United Nation Development program) proposed a strategy to counteract climate change issues while improving the Tanzanian economic development. Based on […]
WHAT IS CLIMATE CHANGE AND WHAT ARE ITS EFFECT ON OUR PLANET? PART 3
By Gabriel Andre – Art in Tanzania internship THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN TANZANIA 1. What can be expected Tanzania is a coastal country in East Africa which shares the Victoria Lake border with Kenya and Uganda. Given that the vast majority of the population’s livelihoods are dependent on the agriculture sector (80 % […]
WHAT IS CLIMATE CHANGE AND WHAT ARE ITS EFFECT ON OUR PLANET? PART 2
By Gabriel Andre – Art in Tanzania internship TANZANIA, A DEVELOPING COUNTRY IN THE MIDST OF AN ECOLOGICAL SHIFT Economic and demographic development Source Þ General introduction Tanzania is lauded as one of the most peaceful and stable countries in Africa. Since its independence, the country has moved to a multi-party democracy that allows […]
WHAT IS CLIMATE CHANGE AND WHAT ARE ITS EFFECT ON OUR PLANET?
PART 1.1 By Gabriel Andre – Art in Tanzania internship Welcome to our new four-part blog. In a series of blogs, I will be discussing the effects of climate change on our planet and the consequences it will have if we do not do anything about climate change. Climate change Before discussing the specific case […]
The Economic Consequences of Climate Change in Tanzania
Romaisa Hussain – Art in Tanzania Internship Keywords: sustainability, climate change, environment, economic growth Climate change has emerged as a potentially existential threat all across the globe that poses a serious risk to the survival of mankind and sustainable development. Over the last few decades, the world has witnessed changes in weather patterns as a […]
The impact of climate change on water stocks
By Felicity Checksfield – Art in Tanzania internship Climate change is having an instrumental impact on water stocks in Eastern Africa. This is consequently impacting many citizens’ enjoyment of their human rights. The United Nations suggests that ‘water is the primary medium through which we will feel the effects of climate change’ (United Nations, 2018). […]