Kikwete Warns about Environmental Challenges

Submitted by Website Officer on 7 June 2012 - 2:11pm
President Kikwete has urged Tanzanians to participate in activities aimed at conserving our environment. Speaking on International Environment Day, he said that not all is well with the state of environment in Tanzania, due to destructive activities, such as a high rate of deforestation.

He urged all stakeholders and development partners to support Tanzanians in conserving the country's natural resources: " If we don't take remedial measures to conserve the environment, our lives will be in danger."

Such words are very encouraging.... Read more here.
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Green Economy in Africa – CSOs Perspectives

Submitted by Website Officer on 31 May 2012 - 4:04pm
Green Economy

Geofrey Mwanjela, Head of Programs at TNRF, is participating in a panel at the African Development Bank's Annual meeting here in Arusha. The panel topic is on natural resource management and the green economy in Africa - CSOs perspectives.

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‘Change’ – Day One of Climate Change and Planning Workshop

Submitted by Website Officer on 29 May 2012 - 4:50pm
‘Change’ is the underlining theme for day one of the workshop, Implications of Climate Change for Drylands Planning in Tanzania at District and National Levels: Opportunities and Challenges.  It’s about a changing climate, but it’s also about changing attitudes, approaches and planning processes. 
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Declaration of Indigenous Peoples of Africa on Sustainable Development and Rio +20

Submitted by Website Officer on 21 May 2012 - 2:08pm
In April, representatives of Indigenous Peoples of Africa met in Arusha for a preparatory meeting on sustainable development and Rio+20.  They discussed objectives, themes and substantive matters for indigenous peoples for Rio+20 as well as related to sustainable development more generally.  The meeting resulted in a declaration, which will be shared with African and global leaders.  

Read more here on their goal, concerns and declaration in relation to the indigenous people of Africa.

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