Enhancing the adaptive capacity of semi-arid agropastoral communities through Local Adaptation Plans in Dodoma

In the Dodoma region in the interior of Tanzania, climate change has led to altered rainfall patterns, increased drought, flooding, and exacerbated erosion, which has affected crop cultivation and livestock keeping. Local problems are aggravated by limited knowledge of the effects of climate change, especially for women, youth, and local government officials. The project addressed these problems by working at the community level. It built up knowledge for improved adaptation capacity. By conducting policy advice on the local level, it aimed to integrate scientific information into local plans and budgets to achieve equitable and climate resilient rural communities. The project also provided practical learning to small-holder farmers on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) techniques and practices. These focussed on low-cost water harvesting techniques and green entrepreneurship.