The Nexus of Education, Gender and Climate Change in Tanzania

Abstract

The nexus between education, gender and climate is an important and complex issue in Tanzania and the world at large. The relationship between the three factors is not linear, as they are influenced by social, economic and political factors. Tanzania, among the countries which is most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, there is a pressing need to address the gender gap in education and in climate change. The study used qualitative approach using both secondary and primary data. The secondary data were collected using literature reviews. Primary data were collected in-depth interviews with a purposive sample of 30 key informants with experience of working on education, gender or climate change projects in Tanzania. The data collected was analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings revealed critical insights into the nexus between education, gender and climate change in Tanzania. There was a noted gender gap in education and climate change in Tanzania. Therefore, there was a need to integrate education, gender-sensitive and climate-smart policies and programmes for girls in Tanzania.