Enhancing Climate Resilience in Informal Peri-Urban Areas of Tanga City

This research project focuses on investigating adaptation measures to climate change and coping strategies for climate-induced disasters in informal peri-urban areas of Tanga City, Tanzania. The aim is to address the limited understanding of how climate change impacts livelihoods and the resilience of communities in these areas. By examining community initiatives and coping mechanisms, the study seeks to co-develop novel approaches for enhancing community-based adaptation capacity and resilience to climate-induced disasters.

 Study Site:

Tanga City, Tanga Region, United Republic of Tanzania.

Main Research Questions:

1. What are the climate variability, change, and hazards affecting communities in peri-urban areas of Tanga City?

2. What climate change adaptation measures and coping mechanisms are applied by these communities?

3. How do climate change impacts relate to social vulnerability, livelihoods dependent on climate-sensitive natural resources, and institutional dimensions for adaptation?

4. How can these adaptation and coping strategies be improved to enhance resilience to climate change and climate-induced disasters?

5. What is the current capacity of Tanga City Council (TCC) to support residents in adapting to climate change and coping with disasters, and how can it be enhanced?

Research Team Members:

- Prof. Gabriel R. Kassenga (Principal Investigator) - Professor, Ardhi University, Tanzania

- Guido Uhinga - Researcher, Ardhi University

- Given Mhina - Lecturer, Ardhi University

- Tumpale Sakijege - Senior Lecturer, Ardhi University

- Nicholaus Mwageni - Lecturer, Ardhi University

- Benedict Malele - Researcher, Ardhi University

- Rosemary Kiama - PhD student, Ardhi University

- Dionis Rugai - Assistant Lecturer, Ardhi University

- Neema Kijazi - Assistant Lecturer, Ardhi University