Can Carbon Finance Pay for the Protection of Forests?
Let’s celebrate Nature! Last month the world celebrated Earth Day, 51 years after the first mass gatherings were held recognising the fundamental importance for human societies of our planetary life-support system. On the 5th June we are urged by the United Nations Environment Programme to celebrate World Environment Day, being promoted as a chance for our generation to […]
7 Ways to Resolve the Land Use Change & Deforestation Challenge
A recent IPCC report lays bare the ways in which deforestation, forest degradation and land use changes are linked, and how balancing the need for increased food production against the loss of forest can play a significant role in dealing with climate change. Carbon Tanzania’s work leads to a reduction in carbon emissions by designing […]
Protecting Forests: an economic opportunity for developing countries
Over the past two weeks governments, scientists, activists, politicians and lobbyists have been meeting in Katowice,
The World Green Economy Summit – a Reflection on the Worlds New Direction.
The World Green Economy Summit felt like a far cry from Carbon Tanzania’s usual working environment, for someone who is used to walking though forests and sleeping under the stars, this hi-tech business driven summit in Dubai was not my ‘natural’ environment. So why were we there? This summit is one of the leading global […]
Nature Discovery – Discovering a Complete Business Approach to Conservation
Conserving Tanzania’s landscapes and wildlife that visitors travel thousands of miles to witness is not a new concept for Tanzanian adventure outfitter Nature Discovery. It is a core value that runs deep, alongside their commitment to supporting the communities they work amongst. Taking a look at the company’s operations and culture, you see actions that […]
Water, water, all around – but all of it underground
It’s September in Ndedo village – the depth of the dry season. The sun has dipped below the dusty western horizon and I am taking a bucket shower. Five litres of water in a plastic bucket and a cup with which to anoint myself. A few hours ago it was a toasty 34 degrees in […]
Can Offsetting Become as Common as Recycling?
Do you remember why you first started recycling all those years ago? The environmental activities that the vast majority of us partake in daily, whether it is recycling, conserving water or composting, have become second nature and occur at an almost subconscious level. Have you ever offset your carbon emissions? Many readers have not. Conserving […]
5 Quick Tips to Reduce your Festive Season Emissions
While the festive season is the “most wonderful time of the year” for many, it is not such a wonderful time for our environment. As we celebrate the end of another year with parties and relishing in a little over indulgence, we end up consuming more goods, wasting more and consequently producing more carbon emissions […]