Minister of State in the Office of the Vice President (Union and Environment), Hon. Dr. Selemani Jafo (Mb), recently engaged in a bilateral meeting with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to deliberate on crucial matters related to collaboration in the execution of diverse projects aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change. The primary focus of this meeting was to explore avenues for joint efforts in addressing pressing environmental challenges.
During the comprehensive discussion, Hon. Jafo underscored key priority areas that demand immediate attention. Foremost among these concerns are the arid plains that suffer from a shortage of water, directly impacting farmers and herders who rely on these resources for their livelihoods. The minister emphasized the urgency of implementing sustainable solutions to alleviate the water scarcity issues in these regions.
Furthermore, Hon. Jafo highlighted the critical situation of riverbanks and coastal areas that have experienced erosion, posing a significant threat to infrastructure in these regions. The erosion not only jeopardizes existing structures but also endangers the overall environmental equilibrium. Recognizing the importance of safeguarding these vulnerable ecosystems, the minister emphasized the need for collaborative initiatives to address and mitigate the adverse effects of erosion along riverbanks and coasts.
The bilateral meeting served as a platform for both parties to strategize and align their efforts towards a shared goal of implementing effective projects that can contribute to climate change resilience. The discussions not only emphasized the challenges at hand but also paved the way for a concerted approach to find sustainable solutions and ensure the protection of communities and ecosystems vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The commitment demonstrated by Hon. Dr. Selemani Jafo reflects a proactive stance towards fostering international cooperation in the face of environmental challenges that transcend national boundaries.
About National Carbon Monitoring Centre (NCMC)
The National Carbon Monitoring Centre is a vehicle for reporting on carbon stocks and their changes as well as coordinating the national MRV processes for the Government of Tanzania. The goal of the Centre is to enable Tanzania to actively participate and benefit from possible future international carbon trading mechanisms to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The core services of the Centre are:
- To manage, develop, and sustain operations of the national GHG inventory and REDD+ MRV systems and facilitate validation of results for the UNFCCC and International community in collaboration with VPO;
- To maximize the usefulness of the data generated and develop different programmes and projects with technical GHGs and REDD+ MRV components and define steps in MRV training, research, consultancies and dissemination
- To coordinate national GHG inventory and national forest inventories
- To harness available national capacity and support from regional and international expertise to operationalize the GHGs and REDD+ Inventory System; and
- To advise policies related to GHG emissions and mitigation actions.
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