Pledges to reduce deforestation from global corporations and governments have dramatically increased in the past two years, but actual progress remains to be seen with deforestation rates still higher than they were a decade ago. In 2018 the planet lost an area of primary rainforest the size of Belguim, and in August 2019 we have all […]
Makame is a vast (4,000 km2) community conservation area in northern Tanzania, forming part of the greater Manyara-Tarangire ecosystem. Northern Tanzania is a truly beautiful part of the world and one where wildlife remains amazingly abundant, even outside of the state protected areas system. Part of the reason for this is the culture of the […]
I am one of many who become frustrated when a hotel leaves a little card in the bathroom encouraging you to reuse the towels and then changes them daily regardless of your preference. The idea that hotels think this attempt will convince their guests that the hotel has a “green” outlook is outdated. Today’s travelers […]
The sun is just about to set. It is almost 7 pm in the Yaeda Valley in Northern Tanzania, and I am sitting on top of a rock overlooking the vast wilderness below me, as it shimmers in the golden hour. It is one of the most breathtaking views of my life, and I feel […]
In January 2016, Carbon Tanzania begins a new challenge, to develop, certify and bring to market a REDD+ (Reduced Emissions from Deforestation & forest Degradation) project in the Makame Wildlife Management Area (WMA). At 4,500km2 of Acacia-Commiphora woodland, this area supports both Maasai pastoralists and wildlife populations alike. For this blog I wanted to share […]
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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.
