MINISTER of State in the Vice President’s Office (Union and Environment) Dr Selemani Jafo has appealed to Tanzanian and international organisations interested in environmental protection to support dedicated conservationists who work hard to address the impact of climate change but with limited resources.

Dr Jafo made the appeal here yesterday when speaking at the launch of production of a documentary on environmental conservation efforts.

The minister urged both individuals and institutions to reward and encourage the unsung heroes and heroines in the fight against climate change.

"There are people who really show a sincere desire and readiness to participate in environmental protection campaigns but they lack resources to carry out such activities; these are the people to support," he said.

Minister Jafo said that due to the effects of climate change in Tanzania and the world in general, the government has put in place various long-term and short-term strategies to address the same.

He said that the strategies include the launch of the National Environmental Policy of 2021 which has set strategies to deal with various environmental challenges in different areas of the country.

Dr Jafo noted that the government continues to improve the carbon trade environment so that citizens and investors from abroad can invest and make money while addressing climate change impacts.

He said that the government prepared the National Regulations and Guidelines for the Management of Carbon Trading in the country with the aim of establishing procedures and conditions that stakeholders and entrepreneurs in carbon trade will have to consider during implementation of new projects.

Dr Jafo said that in facilitating provision of weather information in the country that directly affects the environment, the government has invested heavily in the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA).

He said that weather forecast information helps citizens to prepare and protect themselves or avoid serious consequences during environmental and extreme weather events, including hurricanes.