New Study shows
potential of indigenous knowledge
New study on Climate Services in Tanzania
conducted by the Climate Action Network Tanzania (CAN TZ) guides on the
way-forward towards building climate resilience
Study on Climate
Services in Tanzania
Climate change impact the
livelihood of smallholders in Tanzania. Climate Services (CS) increase the
climate resilience of communities. The study „Climate Services: Come in out of
the rain “provide a realistic picture of the status of Climate Services in
Tanzania to inform projects and polices on Climate Services. The study covers 4
districts (Bagamoyo, Chalinze, Pangani, Lushoto) in Tanzania.lnt communities.
The way to adaptation: Climate Services and
Indigenous Knowledge on weather forecasting
Climate Services (CS) increase the climate resilience of
communities. The Access is still limited due to lack of ICT to receive CS via
channels (TV & radio). It is recommended to increase access by
disseminating CS via SMS-based systems.
The awareness of Indigenous
knowledge (IK) forecasting varied strongly between districts (33-% - 70 %).
Indigenous knowledge (IK) on weather
forecasting can provide local climate information. Integrating IK forecasts into CS can increase
useability ( timely , area specific ,reliability CS ) of CS. By integrating IK in
CS the climate resilience of community can be strengthened. Local IK on weather
forecasting was found in the studied districts, nonetheless there is a threat
for to disappear. Strategies and Polices to protect and conserve IK are needed.
Access the full
study here [Link full study. Access the Summary for Policymakers here
[Link full doc]
The integration of
indigenous knowledge (IK) into Climate
Services (CS) is key to get downscaled and useable forecasts. We need
indigenous knowledge to cope with the impacts of climate
change.” Mkombozi Joannes, Head of Research
Key Recommendations
Easy Access
New easily accessible dissemination
channels, (SMS & Community Radio)
Integrate IK
Integrate Indigenous knowledge (IK)
to Climate Services (CS) to increase useability and downscaling
Conservate IK
Conservate, document and translon
indigenous knowledge (IK) to prevent loss
THIE STUDY WAS DEVELOPED IN SCOPE
OF A PROJECT FUNDED BY BREAD FOR THE WORLD.