Tanzania, Jan. 30 -- Arusha. Involvement of grassroot communities is key in mitigating the devastating impacts of climate change.

They need to be sufficiently educated on the causes and effects of the phenomenon that is associated with global warming.

"Environmental education is critical, especially now that the world is confronting a climate change problem," a regional environmental lobby said in a statement.

The African Coalition of Communities Responsive to Climate Change (ACCRCC) released a statement on Thursday to coincide with the World Environmental Education Day.

The event is marked globally every January 26th in order to raise awareness about the need for participation of the communities to mitigate the levels of impact.

The...