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Translating Climate Compatible DevelopmentTranslating Climate Compatible Developmentin the Local Contextin the Local Context –– The Case of MiomboThe Case of Miombo
Landscape in Western TanzaniaLandscape in Western Tanzania
Pius Yanda (PhD)
Chair holder
Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Professorial Chair inEnvironment and climate Change
University of Dar Es salaam
Climate Change ImpactClimate Change ImpactClimate change poses a threat to mankind in
Tanzania like many other developingcountries due to;
poverty,low technological capacity,low technological capacity,too much dependence on climatic
sensitive sectors such as water;and weak government response and
capacity in improving socio-economicservices
Climate Change Impacts
Tanzania is now experiencing;
Extreme events particularly in thesemi-arid areas
• Severe drought and floods
Temperature increase
Crop Failure due to Drought
Livestock Mortality due to SevereDrought
Livestock Mortality due to SevereDrought
Response to Climate Change ImpactsResponse to Climate Change Impacts
Influx of agro-pastoralists fromseriously drought-hit areas toMiombo woodland areas Increased deforestation through
shifting cultivation forshifting cultivation forsubsistence
Eradication of tsetse
Drought-hit Regions wherethere is out-migration ofagro-pastoralists
MiomboRegion wherethere is influxof livestock
Regions withextensivewetlands
Other Factors Contributingto Deforestation
Clearance is also associated with commercialfarming (tobacco) as source of income Partly influenced by multi-national companies Partly influenced by multi-national companies
Unsustainable timber harvesting
Charcoal Making as a source of livelihoodCharcoal Making as a source of livelihood
Expansion of settlements into forest landExpansion of settlements into forest land
Other Factors Contributing toDeforestation
Charcoal making forurban consumption
Source of livelihoods forcommunities in theMiombo RegionMiombo Region
Unsustainable Timber Harvestingfor Commercial Purpose
Deforestation is Contributing toDeforestation is Contributing toCO2 EmissionCO2 Emission
Other Impact of DeforestationOther Impact of Deforestationand Forest Degradationand Forest Degradation
Biodiversity loss
Reduced ecosystems goods andservices
Alteration of hydrological regimes ofAlteration of hydrological regimes ofrivers
Alteration of local climatic condition
How do We Apply Climate ChangeHow do We Apply Climate ChangeDevelopment in this Context?Development in this Context?
There is ongoing ecosystem degradationdue to; Influx of agro-pastoralists who are
responding to unfavourable condition in thenorthnorth
In-situ expansion of agricultural land due topoverty
Massive deforestation for charcoal making assource of livelihood
Massive deforestation for commercialpurpose
However, this is leading to CO2 emissiondue to deforestation
Key issues that we see?
Governance
What are the roles of different key players inaddressing these challenges
Legal and institutional frameworks Legal and institutional frameworks
Law enforcements
Institutional mechanisms in addressing thechallenges
Politics
Tenure issues
REDD+ can be Seen as a SolutionREDD+ can be Seen as a Solution
REDD has the potential to achievesignificant co-benefits;
Poverty alleviation
Improving governance Improving governance
Conserving biodiversity
Provision of other environmentalservices
REDD+ can be Seen as a SolutionREDD+ can be Seen as a Solution
Has the potential to deliver large cutsin emissions
Enhances biodiversity conservationEnhances ecosystem managementEnhances ecosystem managementContributes to reducing poverty
Hence: Enhances sustainabledevelopment
The Question is,
Does REDD+ address all these driversof deforestation?of deforestation?
Does REDD+ has all the Elements ofCCD?
I have no answer
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