[PRESSWIRE] Dodoma, Tanzania – 10 February, 2026 — Tanzania and Norway have committed to deepening their collaboration to address the pressing challenges of climate change, focusing on the role of local governments in building resilience against climate-related disasters.
In a meeting held in Dodoma, Prof. Riziki Shemdoe, the Minister responsible for the Prime Minister’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG), and Ms. Tone Tinnes, the Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, discussed ways to bolster cooperation in tackling climate change at the local government level.
The talks were aimed at strengthening efforts to protect communities across Tanzania from the adverse effects of climate change.
The discussions primarily focused on enhancing the working relationship between PMO-RALG and the Norwegian Embassy in Tanzania to address climate-related challenges more effectively. Both sides recognised the need for integrated solutions that address climate change while simultaneously improving social services such as health, education, infrastructure, and local governance.
Prof. Shemdoe expressed gratitude to the Norwegian government for its continued support in Tanzania’s climate change initiatives. He thanked Norway for being a crucial partner in driving development projects that directly benefit Tanzanians and pledged continued collaboration.
“Norway has been one of Tanzania’s key development partners in climate change mitigation and adaptation, and we are committed to strengthening this partnership to achieve tangible results for our people,” he said.
Ambassador Tinnes acknowledged the ongoing diplomatic cooperation between Norway and Tanzania under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, highlighting the positive outcomes this partnership has brought to Tanzanians.
“Our partnership has yielded significant development benefits for both nations, and we are excited to deepen our cooperation further, especially in the areas of climate change and sustainability,” she said.
Norway's development cooperation with Tanzania is long-term, with the Scandinavian country currently being one of Tanzania's top 10 development partners. Norway supports Tanzania’s ambition to become a middle-income country with less reliance on foreign aid. The country's support spans a variety of sectors, with particular emphasis on renewable energy, climate change, private sector development, and fiscal and financial management.
In addition to addressing climate challenges, Norway also provides support in health, education, and infrastructure development, areas where Tanzania is a major beneficiary of multilateral assistance and global funds, with Norway being a significant contributor.
The collaboration between Tanzania and Norway reflects both countries' commitment to finding sustainable solutions for climate resilience, economic development, and improved governance, ensuring that both nations continue to thrive in the face of growing environmental challenges.
· The meeting took place in Dodoma between Prof. Riziki Shemdoe, Minister responsible for the Prime Minister’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG), and Norwegian Ambassador Tone Tinnes.
· Strengthening cooperation on climate change mitigation and adaptation, with particular emphasis on empowering local governments to build resilience against climate-related disasters.
· Discussions highlighted the importance of decentralised climate action, integrating resilience planning into local service delivery systems including health, education, infrastructure and governance.
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