THE government is finalising the 1997 National Environmental Policy review and taking into consideration Climate Change adaptation to minimise its adverse effects on the earth\u2019s climate system.<\/p>\n
Addressing fifth Climate Change Symposium here yesterday, Minister of State in the Vice-President\u2019s Office for Environment and Union Affairs, Mr January Makamba, said the policy review process is at final stage for endorsement by the ministers\u2019 cabinet.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe policy review will provide the government with framework for the implementation of National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy,\u201d pointed out the Minister, while opening the Climate Change symposium.<\/p>\n
The Climate Change symposium is an annual Forum CC flagship event that brings together representatives from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), government, development partners, academic institutions and community to discuss and propose solutions to address Climate Change.<\/p>\n
However, Mr Makamba welcomed the deliberations, which would be reached at the meeting, adding that the government would work on them.<\/p>\n
According to a representative of Forum CC, Mr Erick Mugurusi, this year\u2019s event, which goes with the theme \u201cAchieving Policy Coherence, Inspiring Accountable Climate Actions\u201d emphasises policy harmonisation between sectors to promote Climate Change adaptation actions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe forum provides participants with platform to share innovative thinking and networking for long lasting solutions, which drive policy coherence for Climate Change adaptation action,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Mr Mugurusi said that the symposium would have plenary and break-out sessions, which focus on sub-themes, further pointing out that the main plenary session would specifically address National Determined Contributions Implementation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe discussion will contribute to and recommend better policy options and actions to fulfil our national Climate Change objectives and contribute to global efforts,\u201d he observed.<\/p>\n
On her side, Oxfam Campaign Manager, Ms Jovietha Mlay, underscored the need for gender inclusion in intervention of Climate Change, saying that women and children are mostly affected by adverse effects of Climate Change, but under represented.<\/p>\n
\u201cI urge the government and development partners to consider gender, while designing programmes to address Climate Change,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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