CLARS team member Dr. Thaddeus Lekule Successfully defends doctoral thesis

The CLARS project is thrilled to announce that Thaddeus Lekuel has successfully defended his doctoral thesis titled “Assessment of impact of climate change and variability on livelihood resilience: Strategies among pastoral communities in Longido District, Tanzania”.

This thesis defense, held in June 2025, marks a significant academic achievement and reflects years of rigorous research, fieldwork and scholarly commitment. Thaddeus’s study provides crucial insights into how climate change and variability are affecting pastoral communities in northern Tanzania and explores the adaptive strategies these communities employ to build resilience in the face of environmental and socio-economic challenges, key themes of the CLARS project.

With a focus on Longido District, Thaddeus examined local knowledge systems, adaptation practices and policy implications for sustainable livelihoods. His work not only contributes to the academic discourse on climate resilience but also offers practical recommendations for policy makers and development practitioners working in vulnerable pastoral areas.

The CLARS team commends Thaddeus for his outstanding scholarship, dedication and contribution to the field of climate change adaptation and human geography. His research stands as a testament to the project’s ongoing commitment to addressing real world challenges through academic excellence.

We warmly congratulate Dr. Thaddeus Lekule on this remarkable accomplishment and wish him continued success in his future academic and professional endeavours.