On October 6 and 7, the Office of the Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania hosted a National Technical Working Session on Pre-COP30 at the King Jada Hotel in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. CAN Tanzania collaborated with the VPO and Oxford Policy Management Institute under the Wajibika Programme to facilitate the inclusion of Civil Society Organizations, private sectors, gender and youth representatives, vulnerable groups, media personnel, academia and other non-state actors, including development partners, to shape the National agenda before the COP30 negotiations.
The two-day conference offered valuable insights on the country’s key issues to be addressed at the upcoming 30th COP, scheduled for November 10-21 in Belém, Brazil. With the integration of environmental and climate considerations into the third pillar of the Tanzania Development Vision 2050, the national theme for COP30, "Advancing Tanzania's Vision 2050: Inclusive Climate Action for Resilience and a Sustainable Future," reflects our commitment to fostering an inclusive approach to climate action that promotes resilience and sustainability for all.
The session was led by the esteemed presence of Eng. Cyprian Luhemeja, the Permanent Secretary of the Vice President’s Office. He emphasized the significance of this session, highlighting its role in shaping Tanzania's position for the COP30 negotiations in Belèm, Brazil. Additionally, he underscored that this gathering will also play a pivotal role in establishing Africa's agenda, with Tanzania proudly chairing the Africa Group of Negotiators (AGN) led by Dr. Richard Muyungi, the Climate Envoy and Advisor to the President of the United Republic of Tanzania for Environment and Climate Change.
Tanzania is in the process of preparing a national position paper that outlines its priorities for COP30. The recent Pre-COP30 event served as a valuable platform for gathering a comprehensive agenda, aimed at advancing the country’s Development Vision 2050. During this gathering, diverse input from non-state actors was crucial in shaping a cohesive national position on climate change and environmental integrity. Through a series of engaging panel sessions, key priorities and positions were thoroughly discussed, refined, and presented, culminating in a united stance that reflects the consensus of all representatives involved. This collaborative effort demonstrates Tanzania's commitment to addressing climate change effectively and sustainably.
Key Priorities and Position include:
• Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA)
• Implementation of Adaptation and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs)
• Scaling up Mitigation Ambition and Implementation
• Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE)
• Climate Finance
• Loss and Damage
• Global Stock Take (GST)
• Capacity Building
• Carbon Markets and Non-Market Approaches (Article 6)
• Technology Development and Transfer
• Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture
• Impacts of Response Measures
• Just Transition Work Programme and Pathways
• Research and Systematic Observation
• Dialogue on Mountains and Climate Change
• Gender and Climate Change
• Ocean and Coastal Ecosystems
• Means of Implementation and Transparency Framework
The Pre-COP session hosted by CAN Tanzania has proven to be highly constructive, effectively outlining a strategic path forward that emphasizes Tanzania’s priorities while aligning them with the broader African agenda. This meeting facilitated mutual understanding among attendees, bringing together government and non-government representatives to rally around a common vision.
The collaborative efforts were significantly supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the Embassy of Switzerland in Tanzania, and Panorama Global. Their generous financial backing has played a crucial role in fostering a successful collective approach. As a result, both Tanzania and the African delegation are poised to present a unified and well-coordinated stance at COP30, effectively amplifying the continent’s voice in global climate negotiations.