Full name; Valentina Peter Andrew Email; valentinamkenda@gmail.com Master’s degree: MSc. Management of Natural Resources and Sustainable (MSc. MNRSA) Research title; valuation of water use for sustainable water resource management on the southern slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Northern Tanzania. Link of a published article; Bachelor degree;Read More
The Northern Forest Region, encompassing 26 million acres across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and northern New York, faces significant transformations due to the impacts of climate change, invasive insects, and other emerging threats. Safeguarding these forests, which are essential ecologically, economically, and culturally, demands innovative approaches and deeper insights. To address these challenges, the University...Read More
What you need to know: The minister of State in the Vice President’s Office responsible for Union and Environment, Dr Selemani Jafo, told the parliament yesterday that 35 applications for carbon trade projects were received by the end of December 2023. Tanzania to register carbon trade projects worth $1 billion, boosting national revenue. Minister Jafo...Read More
Jasca Leons Punguti the Director of TESIFA TANZANIA (TT) Switzerland Development Cooperation (SDC) has collaborated with a non-governmental organization, Tesifa Tanzania (TT) through the Skills for Employment in Tanzania (SET) program to uplift the dreams of young girls in Tanzania between the ages of 15-20 whose dreams were cut short due to early birth and later...Read More
Hydropower provides clean electricity to millions in Africa. It’s the largest source of renewable energy on the continent and accounts for nearly one quarter of total electricity generation in sub-Saharan Africa. Some countries, however, have a much heavier reliance on it than others. For instance, hydropower accounts for at least 80% of electricity generation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia,...Read More
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...Read More
The Chair of Tropical and International Forestry, as part of the Department of Forest Sciences at the Faculty of Environmental Sciences is granting a “Forest Governance Scholarship for PhD” dedicated to research in the field of “Forest Farmers’ Organizations in timber value chains: Financial performance, power, and governance”. Duration & location: funding period of the...Read More
The Centre of African Studies is delighted to announce Nyerere Scholarship for an applicant to our MSc in Africa and International Development. The Nyerere Scholarships provide funding for talented Tanzanian students to follow in Nyerere’s footsteps and study at the University of Edinburgh. Through the generous support provided by a donor, the Centre of African...Read More
Cities play a crucial role in shaping the health and productivity of the environment for all. With more than half of the world’s population living in urban areas, cities have become centers of economic growth, innovation, and cultural exchange. However, rapid urbanization, poor planning, and lack of infrastructure have led to a range of environmental...Read More
