Mumbai, August 1: India is extending financial support of $840,000 to Tanzania as part of a program aimed at addressing the threats posed by climate change.
India’s Permanent Mission announced on Friday that it fully supports the Tanzanian government’s proposed project, which aims to effectively tackle climate-related risks threatening people’s lives and livelihoods.
The grant requested by the Tanzanian government will be made available through the India-UN Development Fund. Established in 2017 with a contribution of $150 million in collaboration with the United Nations, this fund aims to provide development assistance to countries in the Global South.
This grant will be issued under the Commonwealth Window of the fund, specifically designed to provide financial aid to Commonwealth member nations.
A unique feature of the India-UN Development Fund is that recipient countries determine their own objectives for assistance and how to utilize the funds. This approach differs from most development aid programs, where donor countries or organizations typically dictate the use of funds.
The mission emphasized that “national ownership has been ensured,” as the project will be led by the Disaster Management Department under the Prime Minister’s Office in Tanzania. This ensures alignment with the country’s priorities and strategic plans.
The mission also stated that it is partnering with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) to support Tanzania’s National Disaster Risk Financing Framework and Implementation Plan 2031 (NDRFFIP).
The five-year plan aims to enhance financial preparedness and climate resilience among vulnerable communities, including women, persons with disabilities, and low-income groups.
The mission noted that the proposal will focus on addressing gaps in the Disaster Risk Resilience Financing Framework, formally known as the “Climate Insurance and Resilience Program (CIRP),” which aims to bolster financial resilience.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office in Tanzania, the NDRFFIP’s “National Disaster Risk Financing Framework (DRFF) 2025/26–2030/31” aims to enhance response capacity, ensure financial stability, and protect citizens.
Key principles include timely funding, risk layering, efficient disbursement, adaptive capacity building, and multi-stakeholder engagement.
The framework represents a significant shift from reactive disaster management to proactive financial preparedness, integrating disaster risk financing into national and sector development planning and budgeting.
The Prime Minister’s Office further stated that the goal is to secure timely and sustainable financing for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, thereby safeguarding lives and livelihoods while helping the country achieve its development objectives.
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