We must admit that over 60 percent of Tanzanians live in rural area, where the majority of these are preoccupied with small-scale farming as a means of livelihood. In quick analysis, this group produces mainly maize and other staple food crops such as cassava, sorghum, millet, groundnuts, beans, cowpeas and traditional vegetables and predominantly relies...Read More

You’ve probably heard of carbon credits. But what about biodiversity credits? There’s no question that the world is losing its biodiversity at alarming rates, with a million species threatened with extinction in the decades to come. Enter biodiversity credits – an economic instrument used to finance activities that boost biodiversity, such as the conservation and restoration of ecosystems. Over half...Read More

A new commentary piece in Nature argues that the much-cited claim that Indigenous peoples protect 80% of the world’s remaining biodiversity is not only baseless, but wrong. Although scientists and Indigenous advocates agree the statistic is under-researched, not all agree with the authors’ conclusions, especially as they did not provide evidence that suggests the statistic...Read More

Global mean sea levels have risen more rapidly in the 20th century than in any previous century over the past 3,000 years due to a combination of natural and human-induced factors. Before the industrial era, sea levels remained relatively stable, fluctuating only slightly due to natural climate variations. However, with the advent of industrialization and...Read More

A  satellite search for Lambwe Valley in Homa Bay County reveals stunning images of a vibrant ecosystem teeming with diverse plant and animal life. Some of these images showcase wildlife in Ruma National Park, while others depict lush landscapes, rolling hills, and expansive tree-filled valleys, painting a picture of a serene place blessed with ample...Read More

Prime Ministers of Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Tuvalu and Tonga underlined the UN’s role as a platform for driving unified, decisive action to mitigate this threat. Indeed, the theme of collective action echoed strongly through the speeches, as they united in their message that without timely action, vulnerable nations like...Read More

Climate change is among the more difficult but important topics to teach to young people. It involves complicated science and data, and it can be really depressing, given the bleak picture it paints of Earth’s future. So how do educators get students more engaged in lessons about climate change? One way that works is to...Read More

KILOLO, IRINGA, MUFINDI, NJOMBE, WANGING’OMBE MBEYA VIJIJINI, MBOZI, SONGWE WAJIBU NA MAJUKUMU YA KAZI: Kusimamia uandikishaji wa wakulima waliokidhi vigezo vya mradi Kukusanya na na kutuma taarifa za Marejesho za Wakulima Kutoa Mrejesho wa Maendeleo na changamoto kwa Msimamizi Kushirikiana na wakulima katika kufanikisha Utekelezaji wa Mafanikio ya Mradi SIFA ZA MWOMBAJI Awe na elimu...Read More

A research project titled Enhancing the Usability of Biodiversity Data for Sustainable Conservation and Livelihoods in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania reveals the presence of over 3,935 biodiversity species in the natural forests of Kilombero, Udzungwa, and UluguruA research project titled Enhancing the Usability of Biodiversity Data for Sustainable Conservation and Livelihoods in the...Read More

The recent Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) highlights a remarkable milestone in intra-African agricultural trade, which has surged to a new high of US$ 17 billion. This achievement not only surpasses the previous peak set in 2013 but also reflects a significant recovery and growth trajectory despite the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The...Read More