Analysis of Youth Participation in Climate Change Discussions

TLDR

• The 2022 census indicates that individuals under 35 years old make up approximately 60% of Tanzania's population.
• Youth are seen as a crucial force for economic growth and national development in Tanzania.
• The government has been developing national climate change strategies since 2006, but lacks a specific climate change policy, relying instead on the National Climate Change Strategy (2021-2026).
• There is a need for a policy framework to actively involve youth in clean energy initiatives to achieve the National Vision 2050.
• Current government programs, such as the clean cooking energy initiative, do not clearly define the role of youth in these campaigns.