Building Resilience to Climate Change

Building resilience to ongoing environmental changes may require financial investment and constrain already limited budgets. FINCA can help individuals and communities afford these investments and gain access to better tools to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

What Can I Do to Start Building My Resilience to Climate Change?

  • Educate Yourself: Stay informed about climate changes in your local area and be aware of available resources that can help during these events.

  • Plan Ahead: Think of a plan for possible climate risks and explore ways to protect your home or business from extreme weather.

  • Have emergency savings: Build an emergency fund over time to provide a safety net for unexpected expenses or business impacts.

  • Seek Advice: Discuss climate-related impacts with others to learn from their experiences and seek out training and expert guidance on protecting yourself and your surroundings.

FINCA Tanzania has solutions to assist in planning ahead including financial education (loans, savings and insurance). Consult our financial advisor if you need a loan or other assistance to understand and adapt to the impacts of a changing environment.