In an effort to combat the growing threat of misinformation about climate change, Women in Climate Tanzania, in partnership with JamiiAfrica, has trained 10 young Tanzanians in fact-checking and information verification.
The two-day training, held from October 21 to 22, 2025, in Dar es Salaam, aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and digital tools to identify, verify, and counter false information about the environment and climate change. The program focused on understanding how misinformation is created. It spread, with its far-reaching impacts on society, and strategies to use modern digital verification tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to ensure the accuracy of information shared online.
Climate misinformation poses a serious obstacle to environmental action. False narratives distort scientific facts, confuse the public, weaken policy responses, and delay the urgent transition to clean energy. They also contribute to political polarization and misguided economic decisions, consequences that can worsen the effects of extreme weather, food insecurity, and environmental degradation.
JamiiAfrica’s goal is to ensure that citizens have access to accurate and reliable information so they can make informed decisions. These young people will now serve as ambassadors in their communities, promoting truth and accountability in environmental discussions.
The organization believes that this inspires greater participation in community development, fostering a stronger sense of collective responsibility and ownership. It is part of a broader initiative to enhance digital literacy and climate awareness in Tanzania, ensuring that young people are equipped to defend the truth amid growing online disinformation.
