Tanzania is experiencing rapid and unplanned urbanization, contributing to an increase in economic and social vulnerability to climate related risk. In 2016, the Tanzania Urban Resilience Programme was established to mitigate this risk through coordinated and strategic action. Led by the Government of Tanzania - with implementation support from the World Bank and funding from the UK Department for International Development - the programme is working to improve risk identification, risk reduction, and emergency preparedness.
As it passes its midpoint in implementation, sustainability of programme initiatives is now focusing on two key priorities: (1) climate smart infrastructure and planning, and (2) innovation and education for resilience. URTZ 2019 will address these priorities through two days of panel sessions, workshops, and exhibitions on sustainable solutions for resilient urbanization.
Aiming to serve not only as a knowledge exchange, but as a model for sustainable solutions, the conference will be delivered as Tanzania’s first major Zero Waste event in partnership with environmental NGO, Nipe Fagio.