Tanzania will use the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to advocate for increased climate financing, stronger adaptation support and technology transfer as it seeks to turn its climate commitments into real action. The conference, scheduled for November 9 to 20, 2026, in Antalya, Türkiye, will convene world leaders, policymakers, climate experts, development partners, the private sector and civil society. Tanzania's delegation will focus on 18 negotiating areas, pursue 19 bilateral meetings and organise 34 side events at its national pavilion, with the overarching theme of linking climate action to its long-term development vision towards 2050.
Climate finance ranks as a top priority for Tanzania's negotiating strategy. The country is mobilising 7.3 trillion Tanzanian shillings for environmental and climate change programmes under the Environmental Management Transformation Programme. Permanent Secretary in the Vice-President's Office Dr Richard Muyungi stressed the importance of securing additional resources through international negotiations. Tanzania will advocate for adequate, predictable, accessible and affordable funding for adaptation and mitigation in developing countries, supporting the mobilisation of at least 300 billion US dollars annually by 2035 under the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance, while backing efforts to scale up financing towards 1.3 trillion US dollars annually through the Baku-to-Belém Roadmap. The country also wants improved access to climate funds for least developed countries and small island developing states, alongside stronger support through the Green Climate Fund, Adaptation Fund and Standing Committee on Finance.
Adaptation will feature prominently in Tanzania's negotiating position, particularly through implementation of its submitted National Adaptation Plan. Agriculture and water are identified as priority sectors, with the country seeking timely finance, technical assistance and support to develop projects that can attract investment. Tanzania will press for new, additional, predictable and grant-based resources for loss and damage, alongside simpler access procedures and support for vulnerable communities. The country will also reaffirm its commitment to the Paris Agreement and seek international finance, technology transfer and capacity-building to implement its latest Nationally Determined Contribution.
Beyond formal negotiations, Tanzania will host side events to advance specific objectives. A high-level side event on November 11 will focus on advancing Tanzania's energy transition and investment plan through clean cooking in schools and health facilities. A Youth and Business Forum scheduled for November 12 to 13 will bring together young people, entrepreneurs and investors to promote innovation, skills development and climate partnerships. On gender issues, Tanzania will seek stronger implementation of the Gender Action Plan 2025 to 2035, gender-responsive climate finance and greater participation of women in climate decision-making.
For savers, borrowers, business owners and investors in Tanzania, securing international climate finance could unlock capital for green projects and adaptation initiatives while creating new investment opportunities in clean energy and climate-resilient sectors.