๐ Building Resilience, One Ecosystem at a Time
TECO operates across Tanzaniaโs diverse landscapesโfrom montane forests and savannahs to wetlands and coastal zones. Our projects blend science, tradition, and innovation to create sustainable environmental solutions.
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๐ฟ 1. Eastern Arc Mountains Restoration Initiative
Region: Tanga, Morogoro
Goal: Restore 5,000 hectares of degraded forest by 2027
Activities:
- Community tree nurseries and planting
- Firebreak establishment
- Wildlife corridor mapping
- Youth-led reforestation campaigns
๐ Impact: Over 1 million native trees planted; 500+ households trained in agroforestry.
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๐ 2. Human-Wildlife Coexistence Program โ Serengeti Fringe
Region: Mara & Simiyu
Goal: Reduce human-wildlife conflict through sustainable mitigation
Activities:
- Installation of solar-powered predator deterrents
- Bee-fence pilot projects around farms
- Wildlife education in local schools
๐ Impact: Crop losses reduced by 60% in pilot villages; improved attitudes toward wildlife.
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๐ง 3. Lake Tanganyika Watershed Conservation Project
Region: Kigoma
Goal: Protect freshwater biodiversity and improve water quality
Activities:
- Catchment reforestation
- Community-led water monitoring
- Sustainable fishing awareness
๐ Impact: Increased fish stock diversity; water quality improved in 4 river inflows.
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๐ฅ 4. Climate-Smart Villages Initiative
Region: Dodoma, Singida
Goal: Build climate resilience in semi-arid communities
Activities:
- Climate-smart agriculture training
- Solar irrigation support
- Village Climate Resilience Committees
๐ Impact: Yields increased by 40%; women-led cooperatives formed in 3 villages.
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๐ 5. Eco-Schools Tanzania
Region: National
Goal: Promote environmental education in primary and secondary schools
Activities:
- Eco-clubs and school gardens
- Environmental curriculum development
- Nationwide essay & art contests
๐ Impact: 120 schools enrolled; 15,000 students reached annually.
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