Climate change and the water–energy–food nexus: insights from policy and practice in Tanzania

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dc.contributor.authorPardoe, J.
dc.contributor.authorConway, D.
dc.contributor.authorNamaganda, E.
dc.contributor.authorVincent, K.
dc.contributor.authorDougill, A. J.
dc.contributor.authorKashaigili, J. J.
dc.date.accessioned2018-07-02T05:37:01Z
dc.date.available2018-07-02T05:37:01Z
dc.date.issued2017-12-05
dc.description.abstractThe threat of climate change is emerging at a time of rapid growth for many economies in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Dominant narratives comprising ambitious development plans are common and often based around sectors with strong inter-dependencies that are highly exposed to climate variability. Using document analysis and key informant interviews, this article examines how climate change is addressed in policy, how it is being mainstreamed into water, energy and agriculture sector policies and the extent to which cross-sectoral linkages enable coordinated action. These questions are addressed through a case study of Tanzania, highlighting broader lessons for other developing countries, particularly those in SSA facing similar challenges. The article finds that, while the agriculture and water sectors are increasingly integrating climate change into policies and plans in Tanzania, practical coordination on adaptation remains relatively superficial. Publication of the Tanzania National Adaptation Plan of Action (NAPA) in 2007 marked a step change in the integration of climate change in sectoral policies and plans; however, it may have reinforced a sectoral approach to climate change. Examining the policies for coherence highlights overlaps and complementarities which lend themselves to a coordinated approach. Institutional constraints (particularly structures and resources) restrict opportunities for inter-sectoral action and thus collaboration is confined to ad hoc projects with mixed success to date. The results highlight the need for institutional frameworks that recognize and address these constraints to enable development goals to be pursued in a more sustainable and climate-resilient manner.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipDepartment for International Development and Natural Environment Research Councilen_US
dc.identifier.citationJoanna Pardoe, Declan Conway, Emilinah Namaganda, Katharine Vincent, Andrew J. Dougill & Japhet J. Kashaigili (2017): Climate change and the water–energy–food nexus: insights from policy and practice in Tanzania, Climate Policy, DOI: 10.1080/14693062.2017.1386082en_US
dc.identifier.issn1469-3062
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/2469
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherClimate Policyen_US
dc.subjectClimate policyen_US
dc.subjectCross-sectoralen_US
dc.subjectGovernanceen_US
dc.subjectIntegrationen_US
dc.subjectInstitutionsen_US
dc.titleClimate change and the water–energy–food nexus: insights from policy and practice in Tanzaniaen_US
dc.typeWorking Paperen_US
dc.urlDOI: 10.1080/14693062.2017.1386082en_US

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