Tanzania is experiencing a boost in the production and sale of carbon offsets, which is becoming a lucrative business in the country. The government has attracted over 20 companies that are set to invest over $20 billion (Sh46.9 trillion) in carbon trading. This development is expected to provide major benefits to the environment, local communities, […]
The Prime Minister’s Office through the Department of Disaster Management (DMD) has officially launched a National Digital Platform for Disaster Management. The launching event was held on 30th June 2023 in Dodoma and graced by the Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Parliament, and Coordination), Dr Jim Yonaz. The platform was developed as part […]
Decolonising Fire Science We can expect that the science of fire should intersect with fire use by First Peoples, because an understanding of fire that enabled cultures to coexist with it for at least 65,000 years must have its roots in scientific reality. Our understanding of that relationship is, however, deeply troubled. The predominant concepts […]
The Race to Zero is a global campaign that aims to mobilize leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions, investors, and other non-state actors to achieve a healthy, resilient, zero-carbon recovery that prevents future threats, creates decent jobs, and unlocks inclusive, sustainable growth. The campaign mobilizes a coalition of leading net-zero initiatives, representing over 11,000 […]
The Mazumbai Forest Reserve is a captivating location renowned for its research and tourism opportunities. Situated in the Bumbuli State of the Tanga Region, this forest has remained untouched since the German colonial era, approximately 1,800 years ago. Researchers, scientists, and tourists from various countries around the world flock to the Sokoine University of Agriculture […]
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 14TH TAWIRI SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE TO BE HELD ON 6TH – 8TH DECEMBER 2023 AT THE ARUSHA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER (AICC), ARUSHA, TANZANIA Dear all, The Organizing Committee is pleased to inform you that the 14th TAWIRI Scientific Conference will be held at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) in Arusha, Tanzania from 6th – 8th December 2023. The conference […]
Briquette production is a sustainable alternative to traditional sources of energy such as charcoal. Briquettes are made from compressed organic materials such as sawdust, agricultural waste, and paper. They are an environmentally friendly and cost-effective source of energy that can be used for cooking and heating. Recently, (WTVA) and BSc. Forestry students from Sokoine University […]
With climate change accelerating and time running out to decarbonize societies and to build resilience, technologies that can significantly shift the needle in terms of slashing greenhouse gas emissions and helping societies to adapt are urgently needed. To this end, the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism met in Songdo, Republic of Korea, last month to discuss the […]
UN Climate Change News, 5 July 2023 – The process of developing the new collective quantified Goal (NCQG) for climate finance reached its halfway mark last month at the Bonn Climate Conference in Bonn. Under the Paris Agreement, governments decided to set the NCQG from a floor of USD 100 billion per year, taking into account the needs […]