Urgent Need for Climate-Resilient School Infrastructure in Tanzania

TLDR

• Climate change is increasingly impacting education in Tanzania, with floods and strong winds damaging school infrastructure.
• Extreme weather conditions make it difficult for children to safely reach school and disrupt lessons.
• A study conducted in Mvomero, Bahi, and Monduli districts highlighted the urgent need for climate-resilient school infrastructure.
• The findings were presented in Dar es Salaam during a report launch organized by the Tanzania Education Network (TENMET).
• Dr. Simon Ngalomba from the University of Dar es Salaam identified six areas needing urgent attention to enhance resilience against climate-related disasters.