Ecological Sustainability

A New Hope for Grey Crowned Cranes: Community Champions Transform Conservation in Kagera Wetlands

The Kagera wetlands in northwestern Tanzania, a wide area of papyrus, reeds, and open water, teem with life and serve as a crucial habitat and resource for local communities. Within this lush landscape, the Grey Crowned Crane stands out, with…

Lake Natron, Lesser Flamingos, and the Fragile Balance of Water Chemistry: A Story of Life and Survival

By Akshita Rabdiya, Nature Tanzania Nestled in the arid heart of northern Tanzania, Lake Natron is one of East Africa’s most extraordinary ecological marvels. Seemingly hostile and alien in appearance, this soda lake is, in fact, the birthplace of life…

A Vision Realised: The Lasting Success of Tanzania’s 2008 Ban on Soda Ash Mining at Lake Natron in Favour of Ecotourism

By Emmanuel Mgimwa, Eastern and Southern Africa Coordinator for the IUCN-SSC Flamingo Specialist Group (FSG) A new proposal for soda ash mining at the Lake Natron Ramsar Site by Ngaresero Valley Company Ltd has united calls for conservation and protection…

Tanzania Affirms its Commitment to the Ramsar Convention; But Lake Natron is under a Dredging Threat

By Emmanuel Mgimwa, Eastern and Southern Africa Coordinator for the IUCN-SSC Flamingo Specialist Group (FSG) Tanzania’s commitment to wetland conservation, particularly its Ramsar Sites, has been reaffirmed by Eng. Hamad Yusuph Masauni, Hon. Minister of State, Vice-President’s Office – Union…

Protect Tanzania’s Wetlands for Posterity

By Emmanuel Mgimwa On 2nd February every year, the world celebrates World Wetlands Day to raise awareness about conservation of wetlands and spotlight their value. This year’s campaign theme is Protecting wetlands for our common future highlighting the critical role…

East Africa Wildlife Poisoning Response Network workshop

Tackling wildlife poisoning requires collaboration across landscapes and beyond political borders. In this regard, Nature Tanzania hosted the launch of the East Wildlife Poisoning Response Network (EAWPRN) in June 2023 in Arusha. The workshop brought together governments, civil society organisations…
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