“We need to save the planet” is an exhortation that I hear frequently, from family, friends and peers in the world of conservation and environmental action, and even more widely across the morass of social media. But my response is, and always has been, the same: “The planet is fine, it will be here long […]
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children” This much-quoted aphorism is dear to many environmentalists, although there is some confusion over who first coined the saying*. Nonetheless, it neatly captures Carbon Tanzania’s aspirations for giving the earth back to our children in a recoverable state, or at […]
In early July I had the opportunity to spend a couple of weeks in the greater Mahale ecosystem at our newest project site, Ntakata Mountains. This landscape Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) project is being developed in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, complementing their long-term vision for the landscape. The long trip from […]
This month we review the major findings of the recent Ecosystem Marketplace report into carbon offsetting, and present a compelling summary of why companies around the world are committed to purchasing carbon offsets as part of their broader emission reduction strategies. Far from being akin to buying religious indulgencies, carbon offsets are now understood to […]
On April 24th 2016 in the San Francisco Opera house, the Goldman Environmental Prize was awarded to six people from around the world, including our friend and project officer for Ujamaa Community Resource Team, Edward Loure. This prize recognizes individuals and highlights the work they and their organizations have done to inform and implement sound […]
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Director of Operations
David is a dedicated conservationist with both an excellent academic record and extensive field experience in designing and implementing practical conservation and agricultural project work. At Carbon Tanzania, he oversees the highly technical aspects of project operations, while also using his interpersonal and language skills to communicate the many and complex details of our projects to our partner communities and field collaborators.
Director of Finance
Alpha is a Certified Public Accountant with a degree in accountancy and finance. Alpha is responsible for overseeing all the finance and accounting systems both within the company and across our projects. Alpha’s work with the communities also ensures that they are able to plan the financial management and implement best practices in the allocation of the revenues from their successful natural resource protection activities.
Co-founder
Marc oversees project operations, often in the field as well as from the Arusha base, and leads the search to find and develop new areas where our approach can deliver lasting results. As a co-founder of Carbon Tanzania, maintaining a connection with the landscapes in which Carbon Tanzania works is critical to Marc.
Co-founder
After an established career as one of East Africa’s leading professional outdoor, trekking and wildlife guides, Jo co-founded Carbon Tanzania. Jo’s focus is to ensure business sustainability through financial management and sales, and to ensure that the company has the financial capacity to scale when opportunities arise.
