University of Dar es Salaam
University Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is the oldest and premier public university in Tanzania. It is situated 13 kilometers on the western side of the city of Dar es Salaam, famously known as Mlimani in Kiswahili. It was established on 25th October 1961 as the University College Dar es Salaam (UCD), an affiliate college of the University of London.
Mission
To promote high quality climate change research, competent graduates and outreach climate change programs that will enhance innovation and anticipated climate change impacts in the country and beyond.
Vision
To be a Centre of Excellency for capacity building and knowledge generation on climate change that informs policy and decision making at different levels.