2018 Reports

Vulnerability and Climate-Related Risks on Land, Housing, and Informal Settlements in Dar es Salaam

Jean-Baptiste, Nathalie; Kombe, Wilbard; Natty, Mussa

Dar es Salaam faces multiple climate hazards, including floods, droughts, and sea level rise, which disproportionately affect informal settlements where 70% of the population resides. Vulnerabilities are compounded by inadequate infrastructure, limited access to clean water, sanitation, and health services, as well as poorly maintained drainage systems. While programs like the Community Infrastructural Upgrading Program (CIUP) and Kinondoni Integrated Coastal Area Management Project (KICAMP) have improved resilience through infrastructure upgrades, tree planting, and community participation, ongoing rapid urbanization continues to expose residents to climate risks. The city highlights the need for integrated, multilevel adaptation strategies that combine infrastructure, policy, and community engagement to protect vulnerable populations.