Session at RGS 2018 // Cross-Sectoral Collaboration and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Lessons from Policy and Practice in Tanzania

The analysis shows how sectoral policies have mainstreamed climate change adaptation, particularly since the introduction of the National Adaptation Programme of Action. An emphasis on developing sectoral strategies for adaptation has resulted in some contradictory policies and plans. Furthermore, without formal mechanisms to engage and coordinate between the sector ministries, coordination is hampered as many strategies require direct support from other related water, energy or food sectors. Interviews highlight that engrained sectoral approaches combined with restricted budgets have further embedded the sectoral approach leading to a stark gap in implementation of action.

This paper highlights two key findings that are exemplified in Tanzania but likely to be applicable to other sub-Saharan African countries. Firstly, a strong influence of internationally-driven climate change policy processes on mainstreaming adaptation into sectoral policies and plans is apparent. Secondly, previous emphasis on sectoral approaches to mainstreaming adaptation has resulted in limited implementation as cross-sectoral coordination is lacking.

Presenters

• Joanna Pardoe (London School of Economics, UK)
• Declan Conway (London School of Economics, UK)
• Emilinah Namaganda (Wageningen University, The Netherlands)
• Katharine Vincent (Kulima Integrated Development Solutions, South Africa)
• Andrew Dougill (University of Leeds, UK)
• Japhet Kashaigili (Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania)

Chair: Candice Howarth, CECAN, University of Surrey, UK

Where and when

Part of Session "Geographies of climate change (2)"

30 Aug 2018
11:10-12:50

Glamorgan Building
Seminar Room -1.60

More information

Source: RGS AC2018 website