Tanzania, April 5 -- Dar es Salaam. The government has announced that it is developing a Blue Economy Policy as part of its efforts to mitigate the impacts of rising sea levels on the Indian Ocean, which are causing serious consequences for livelihoods.

The Minister of State in the Vice President's Office responsible for Environment and Union Affairs, Dr Selemani Jafo, made this revelation in Parliament on Friday, April 5, 2024, during the Question and Answer session.

Dr Jafo was responding to a supplementary question from Prof Patrick Ndakidemi, Moshi Rural MP, CCM, who sought information on the government's plans to protect threatened areas from submergence and its collaboration with global environmental stakeholders.

Dr Jafo said: "...