In a historic turn of events at COP28 in Dubai, several noteworthy occurrences marked the day, ranging from the first-ever dedicated Health Day at a Conference of the Parties (COP) to significant developments in climate finance and peace advocacy. One of the prominent highlights was the joint call for urgent climate action by Pope Francis...Read More

Research team and their hosts Forest Officer, Agness Ngao in a group photo under one of the big trees in Mazumbai Forest Reserve The American students from the School for International Training (SIT) at Mazumbai Forest Reserve in Tanga Region, Tanzania, had the opportunity to conduct field work on Tropical Forest biodiversity. Mazumbai Forest Reserve...Read More

The Sokoine University of Agriculture celebrates World Soil Day by providing education to the community. The celebration takes place on December 5th every year and aims to raise awareness about the importance of soil. It educates the public and decision-makers about the crucial role soil plays in food security, climate change adaptation, and sustainable land...Read More

During COP28 Day 3, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), serving as the host country, made a momentous announcement, unveiling a substantial commitment in the form of a $30 billion fund dedicated to “global climate solutions.” This financial undertaking was not merely symbolic; it aimed to directly address the concerns of developing nations. The primary objective...Read More

Minister of State in the Office of the Vice President (Union and Environment), Hon. Dr. Selemani Jafo (Mb), recently engaged in a bilateral meeting with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to deliberate on crucial matters related to collaboration in the execution of diverse projects aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change....Read More

During her visit to the Tanzanian Exhibition Pavilion at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on December 2, 2023, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Samia Suluhu Hassan, actively engaged with various Tanzanians. In addition to interacting with a diverse audience, she specifically addressed and conversed with youth...Read More

TAFORI and the Plant Collection The Tanzania Forest Research Institute (TAFORI) in Lushoto district is home to a remarkable herbarium with a vast collection of plants recorded in Tanzania from 1901 to the present day. The institute’s mission is to conduct research and promote the conservation of Tanzania’s forest resources in cooperation with the Tanzania...Read More

  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism is well prepared to develop and increase the skills of executives and employees within the tourism sector. While opening the 12th Council Meeting of the National College of Tourism’s Employees, held in Tanga, the Ministry’s Secretary-General, Dr. Hassan Abbasi, said the skills are preparing them to accommodate...Read More

Male Giraffes usually engage in a battle that can be seen as gentle but powerful. During the battle, the Giraffes swing their necks numerous times toward each other as well as using their horn-like structures (ossicones) to deliver heavier hits. Giraffe battles normally end in one being severely injured or Dead. for more of this...Read More

Trophy hunting is contentious. It typically involves paying for and pursuing a specific wild animal, often a large or iconic species, with the goal of killing it to obtain a trophy, such as the animal’s head, horns, or hide. Popular public opinion is largely in favour of ending the killing of wild animals for sport. However, the topic is hotly debated...Read More