Understanding climate change and variability in Tanzania : a booklet for district extension staff
Date
2008
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SWMRP, Morogoro, TZ
Abstract
The paper provides a glimpse at the status of retreating glaciers on Mount Kilimanjaro and the submergence of Maziwe Island in the Indian Ocean, illustrating dramatic climate change impacts and variability. Extreme weather events in Tanzania include both drought and flooding. Real uncertainties exist concerning present and future decreases in runoff for irrigation, changed land use, and urbanization. At the same time, flooding of Rufiji and Pangani Rivers will cause damage to major hydropower stations and human settlements.
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Draft
This booklet is providing initial observations based on the review of existing literature.
This booklet is providing initial observations based on the review of existing literature.
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Keywords
TANZANIA, CLIMATE CHANGE, AGRONOMY, EXTREME WEATHER, CLIMATE CHANGE VULNERABILITY, DROUGHT, FLOODS, SOUTH OF SAHARA