Engaging Communities to Conserve Nature

 

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Engaging Communities to Conserve Nature

About Nature Tanzania

Nature Tanzania is a membership national conservation NGO in Tanzania, registered under the Non-Governmental Organizations Act, 2002, to operate on the Tanzanian mainland. As a BirdLife International partner in Tanzania, we are using birds as indicator of ecosystem health and a tool for nature conservation. We work with communities, the Government of Tanzania, private sector, research and academic institutions to support nature conservation, capacity building, research, community empowerment and engagement. Our mission is to conserve and restore key biodiversity habitats identified as Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA) and Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) for the benefit of the present and future generations

Our Pillars

SPECIES CONSERVATION

We implement projects and programs that improve the status of common and threatened species for the present and future generations. 

SITES AND HABITATS CONSERVATION

We implement projects and programs to restore and conserve degraded habitats for the present and future generations.

AWARENESS AND EDUCATION

We implement projects that enhance biodiversity conservation awareness and result in positive changes and attitudes toward nature conservation.

ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY

We implement projects on participatory development and implementation of land use plans in prioritized sites to enhanced for ecological sustainability. 

Building Youths' Capacity

Through the Biodiversity Monitoring (BiMO) project, we are preparing youths and students in making positive changes through scientific research.

Building members' capacity in scientific research

Through the Biodiversity Monitoring (BiMO) project, we are equipping our members with knowledge and skills to in making positive changes.

Building Communities' Capacity in Biodiversity Monitoring

We are supporting fortnight and monthly bird walks in Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Amani Nature Forest Reserve.

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Building youths’ capacity

The second cohort BiMO training program was conducted from 29th March to 8th April 2021 at Amani Nature Forest Reserve, Tanga. Your support is needed for sustainability.

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Owls and Environment

Humans have been fascinated by owls for centuries with many people regarding them with fear and superstition. However, owls play important role in  food security.

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Pollination and food security

Nature provides ecosystem services
that make life possible here on earth.  Pollination, a regulating ecosystem services is essential for food security and human nutrition.

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Conservation efforts at Lake Natron

Together with BirdLife International and other partners, we are working to protect biodiversity and communities’ livelihoods at the site.

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IBA Monitoring

With support from the African Bird Club (ABC), we are monitoring Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas in Tanzania. Data are uploaded to the World Bird Database.

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How You Can Help

Become a member

By becoming our member, you are joining the global community who cares and support biodiversity conservation in Tanzania.

Volunteer

By volunteering with us, you will actively contribute to creating a brighter future for nature and communities in Tanzania.

Donate

With your valuable donation, together we are investing in creating a better future for birds, people and nature.

Advocate

Help us in spreading word of conservation to your networks. When we all join hands in taking positive actions towards nature conservation, we are saving our own home, the world.

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