Country: Tanzania
Big Bet: Help climate-affected communities in Tanzania make safer decisions about migration and local resources by providing clear, real-time information they can use.
Project: Geospatial and Artificial Intelligence Data for Safe Climate Mobility for Migrants helps communities in Tanzania better understand how climate change is affecting their land, livelihoods, and movement. Using mapping tools, drones, and AI analytics, the project tracks environmental changes and migration patterns and turns that information into clear, real-time insights that local leaders can use. Youth migrants, women fishers, and community leaders are trained to interpret the data and use it to plan local solutions, advocate for resources, and inform government decision-making. By combining community knowledge with accessible technology, the initiative helps communities prepare for climate impacts and make safer, more informed choices about mobility and local resource management.
Careen Joel Mwakitalu is a Tanzanian climate migration expert focused on advancing data-driven solutions and policy reform for sustainable climate mobility in the East and Horn of Africa. As founder of No Taka Tanzania, she works at the intersection of climate adaptation, tech data and advocacy, contributing to national, regional, and global governance processes on climate and migration. Her accolades include the United Nations Peace Action Award (2025) and United Nations Migration Innovation Award (2024), and centers on strengthening youth leadership, climate justice, and inclusive adaptation across Africa.