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New Lake Natron soda ash exploration raises concern

Friday, April 12, 2013

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New Lake Natron soda ash exploration raises concern

Exploring for soda ash at Engaruka basin, part of the Lake Natron ecosystem started.

Stakeholders happy with new Lake Natron cost benefit analysis report

Monday, September 3, 2012

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Stakeholders happy with new Lake Natron cost benefit analysis report

Stakeholders have given a nod of approval to a new economic analysis study showing that soda ash mining at Lake Natron is not economically viable.

Soda ash mining at Lake Natron is not economically viable

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

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Soda ash mining at Lake Natron is not economically viable

A new Cost Benefit Analysis report shows that the mining of soda ash at Lake Natron in Northern Tanzania is not economically viable.

Tata denies links with new Lake Natron soda ash plant plans

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

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Tata denies links with new Lake Natron soda ash plant plans

The Tata Group has denied any involvement in plans to mine soda ash at Engaruka area near Lake Natron.

BirdLife welcomes passing of law to secure transboundary ecosystems in East Africa

Friday, February 3, 2012

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BirdLife welcomes passing of law to secure transboundary ecosystems in East Africa

There is excitement at the news of the East African Legislative Assembly passing a law that could transform how transboundary ecosystems and resources are managed in East Africa.

Lake Natron, Tanzania

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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Status: Important Bird Area (IBA), a Ramsar site Campaign Period: February 2007 and ongoing Background Lake Natron is found in the Northern part of Tanzania; nearest towns to Lake Natron are Arusha in Tanzania and Magadi in Kenya. It is the most important breeding site for Lesser Flamingos in the world. East Africa has 1.5-2.5 million Lesser [...]

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

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

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"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.

What does the Serengeti Highway decision mean for Lake Natron?

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

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Concerns raised over road construction plans and effects on Lake Natron and its flamingos.

“The Pink Concern” – A Poem by Carol Njoki

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

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THE PINK CONCERN Always yearning to see you Always coming across other beauties on the way But my visit is never complete Without you The pink beauties Carpeting the lakes Don’t you amaze me? Those legs, the long necks…. aaaah! That play among you That dance That sieving beak That carefully selects your food That [...]

Out of Africa – a round up of stories by Andre Farrar (RSPB – BirdLife in the UK)

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

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Out of Africa – a round up of stories by Andre Farrar (RSPB – BirdLife in the UK)

One of the attractions of spending a couple of weeks in South Africa was the chance to escape a bit of the British winter – so why was I wrapped up, wishing I had brought gloves, walking into a foggy dawn? Altitude.

Lake Natron scoops top award

Monday, November 15, 2010

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

Think Pink appeal update – Thank You!

Thursday, September 30, 2010

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Our recent appeal to help BirdLife save the Lesser Flamingo at Lake Natron in Tanzania has so far raised over £20,000. “Thank you so much to those who were so generous in their support for our Think Pink campaign to save Lake Natron”, said BirdLife’s Jane Gaithuma.

The Crimson Wing – Video

Thursday, April 9, 2009

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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.