Tanzania

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0.33%
Share of global GHG emissions
Based on data from Climate Watch (CAIT 2020), developed and maintained by the World Resources Institute.
#140
Climate Vulnerability Index ranking
A higher number means a higher vulnerability to climate change. Based on the ND-GAIN Index (2021), developed by the University of Notre Dame.
#163
Human Development Index ranking
A lower number means a better human development score. Based on the Human Development Index (2020), developed by UNDP.
NDC Status

Tanzania submitted its updated NDC in July 2021.

Key highlights from the NDC
  • Developed in a consultative manner, Tanzania's updated NDC raised its 2030 economy-wide emissions reduction target ranges for 2030 from 10-20% to 30-35%, with a focus on addressing the energy, transport, forestry, and waste sectors.
  • The NDC also identified priority adaptation actions for this decade, from access to clean water, sustainable livelihoods and climate-smart rural electrification. 
  • The updated NDC references to the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) being elaborated. Tanzania has also developed its NDC implementation plan.
Adaptation and resilience areas in the NDC 
  • Agriculture
  • Livestock
  • Forestry
  • Coastal, Marine Environment and Fisheries
  • Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
  • Tourism
  • Land Use and Human Settlements Development
  • Health
  • Infrastructure
  • Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Gender Mainstreaming
  • Capacity Building
  • Research and Systematic Observation
  • Technology Development and Transfer

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