Interest in Nature-based Climate Solutions
During the COVID pandemic, Carbon Tanzania has continued to operate its existing projects thanks to our decentralised model of forest conservation. We have also experienced enhanced interest in our current projects, as well as in the potential for developing ever more schemes that fit into what is now popularly known as Nature-based Solutions to climate […]
What is the Best Way to Invest in Nature?
The world wants to invest in natural ecosystems – but what is the best way to do this? The past few months has seen climate change and the loss of biodiversity thrust to the top of the headlines. Greta Thunberg and her school strikes, as well as the Extinction Rebellion protests in London have ensured […]
Strategies to Deal with Deforestation – Tree Planting vs Protection
Carbon Tanzania Director Marc Baker discusses some home truths and realities about tree planting as a strategy to deal with deforestation, land use change, biodiversity loss and climate change. “Tree planting? Do you mean afforestation?” “No, I think it’s reforestation, like forest rehabilitation, or maybe restoration?” “Is that active restoration or natural accelerated regeneration?” “Mmm, […]