On 23 October 2026, Ardhi University, through the Institute of Human Settlements Research (IHSS), held a National Policy Dialogue in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Around 20 experts, researchers and stakeholders from local and international institutions were brought together to discuss the findings of the ALBATROSS project research that aims to address the effects of climate change, particularly floods, extreme heat, and coastal erosion, as well as strengthening community resilience and mitigating natural disasters through ecological techniques and traditional knowledge.

The discussion aimed at improving Tanzania’s policies to enable communities to use Green and Blue Infrastructure, a step aimed at combining scientific research and traditional knowledge in building environmental resilience. Speaking at the discussion, Professor Wilbard Kombe, a lecturer at the University of Ardhi and leader of the ALBATROSS Tanzanian team, said the research is exploring social systems that can help communities cope with climate change through nature-based solutions.

He also stressed the importance of recognising the relationship between humans, changes in behaviour and ecological systems, explaining that human life depends in large part on its environment and resources: “We want people to understand that we, our behaviour and ecosystems are closely intertwined. You can’t live without interacting with the ecosystem, be it going to collect firewood, hunting, farming or conserving the aquatic environment.

The event attracted national media attention, and Professor Kombe was interviewed by journalists from different mass media.