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Working towards a green economy in Tanzania

The Uluguru Mountains support a rich cloud forest that is home to plants and animals which are found nowhere else in the world, including the Critically Endangered Uluguru Bush-shrike.

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No soda ash mining at Lake Natron without addressing environmental concerns, affirms Tanzania’s Director of Environment

“When we talk of sustainable use of natural resources, we mean for the benefit of current and future generations, now extraction of soda ash for sure can’t be beneficial to the future generations.” Dr. Julius Ningu of the Vice President’s Office.

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Celebrating the Uluguru watersheds for World Environment Day

Villagers celebrate project which is raising local incomes and protecting the forests.

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Lake Natron scoops top award

Lake Natron has won the top Blue Globe Award in the first World Wetlands Network Globe Awards.

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Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania’s International Day for Biodiversity celebrations

The Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania (BirdLife Partner), celebrated International Day for Biodiversity in style by organising events around the theme ‘Biodiversity is our life’.

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The Crimson Wing – Video

The Crimson Wing – Mystery of the Flamingos takes viewers to the isolated shores of Lake Natron, in northern Tanzania, for a birds-eye view of the mysterious and perilous lives of Lesser Flamingos. The film was premiered in Paris this week, and reminds the world of the threats facing one the worlds greatest wildlife spectacles.

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