The total coverage area of Bamboo in Tanzania is estimated at 1,025,033 ha. Bamboo naturally occurs in low-altitude and mountainous areas. These resources if well managed, can contribute substantially to socio-economic development, environmental conservation and the national economy. The country is a founding member of the International Organization for Bamboos and Rattan (INBAR) since 1997 […]
On the auspicious occasion of November 23, 2023, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is gearing up to host its 42nd Graduation Ceremony at the Edward Moringe Campus. This significant event marks the culmination of academic achievements, a moment of pride for graduates, the College, the School, and the entire university community. The Edward Moringe Campus, […]
The African Forest Forum, in its 2023 annual plan of work, aims to develop a Partnership Policy that will increase its partnership portfolio at national, regional, and global levels; involve more actors; leverage additional resources for its work, and hence sustain the institution. In view of this, AFF is recruiting a regional expert to undertake the development of […]
Abstract Water conservation is necessary to minimize water losses and meet the needs of the growing population. While several domestic water conservation measures (WCMs) have been developed and promoted among households in Africa, the extent of adoption and factors associated with their adoption are not well understood. We conducted an analysis to assess the current […]
Abstract Tree diversity in the tropical forests face escalating threats from wildfires. This study assessed post-fire impacts and recovery patterns in Tanzanian Eastern Arc Mountains forests from 2017 to 2022 using field measurements and remote sensing techniques. Tree species diversity, composition, and forest stand parameters were compared between burned and unburned forest plots across two […]
Sokoine University of Agriculture, in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen and Aarhus University of Denmark; University of Nairobi and International Livestock Research Institute of Kenya is undertaking a DANIDA funded research project titled “Climate influence on zoonoses at human-livestockwildlife interfaces in the transboundary region between Kenya and Tanzania (ENHANCE)”. The project aims to gain […]
Dear Staff, Continuing students, Graduands, and the broader community, The event will take place at the Multipurpose Hall, Edward Moringe Campus (Main Campus), commencing at 08:30. For further information, including the detailed program, list of awardees, and additional details, please refer to the attached document.
In a report by UNICEF, about “739 million children worldwide already live in areas exposed to high or very high water scarcity, with climate change threatening to make this worse”. Further, “the double burden of dwindling water availability and inadequate drinking water and sanitation services is compounding the challenge, putting children at even greater risk”, the […]
Madagascar will hold the first round of its presidential elections on Thursday, with the run-up to the vote marred by near-daily opposition demonstrations. Here are five things to know about the large Indian Ocean island, one of the world’s poorest countries despite vast natural resources. – Cyclones and biodiversity – Madagascar is the fourth largest […]
Madhesh province in Nepal, known as the “granary” of the country, faces significant challenges in biodiversity conservation and research due to a lack of focus and awareness. The region, primarily used for agriculture, experiences human-wildlife conflicts, including incidents like the mistaken killing of a leopard due to misconceptions about wildlife. Despite being rich in biodiversity, […]