The College Principal representative Dr. Greyson Nyamoga at the middle in a group photo with the Meeting members Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is currently implementing the Higher Education for Economic Transformation (HEET) project, a five-year venture aimed at strengthening the learning environment and labor market alignment of priority programs. The project, in partnership with...Read More
As we approach the 10th day of COP28 in Dubai, the anticipation revolves around the impending release of a pivotal agreement text that holds the potential to instigate a substantial transformation in the global economy. However, the realization of this transition hinges on the imperative need for a larger workforce equipped with green skills. LinkedIn...Read More
COP28 Day 7 Snapshot: Multi-level Action, Urbanization, Built Environment & Transport On the seventh day of the United Nations Climate Summit COP28 in Dubai, the agenda prominently featured discussions on urbanization, the built environment, and transportation, with a particular emphasis on sustainable mobility and shipping. As the summit crossed its mid-point, attention began to pivot...Read More
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
The National UNFCCC Focal Point (Dr. F. Manyika -donning a black suit) and NCMC representative (Dr. Deo D. Shirima) COP28 Dubai, the National Carbon Monitoring Centre (NCMC), actively participating in COP28 on December 2. The NCMC’s participation highlights its steadfast dedication to facilitating Tanzania’s proactive engagement in potential international carbon trading mechanisms under Article 6 of the...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
