Nouvelles approches pour améliorer la résilience et l’adaptation basée sur les écosystèmes en Tanzanie

Project information

The New Approaches to Upscale Resilience and Ecosystem-based Adaptation (NATURE) project aimed to enhance the resilience of communities, particularly marginalised populations, by enhancing ecosystem services in drought prone areas of Tanzania. Implemented by CARE Nederland through CARE Tanzania, the project was carried out in the following five districts:  Simanjiro and Kiteto (Manyara Region), Chemba (Dodoma Region), Same (Kilimanjaro Region) and Mufindi (Iringa Regional).

NATURE was designed to address the barriers to scaling Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) solutions and to strengthen policy components necessary for expanding EbA initiatives. The project addressed key social vulnerabilities such as food insecurity, limited access to resources, water scarcity, human-wildlife conflicts, pastoralist migration, and land-use conflicts to support the protection and rehabilitation of ecosystems that deliver critical services to communities.

To ensure successful implementation, the project engaged a  wide range of stakeholders in research, advocacy, and policy working in EbA-related fields such as agriculture, livestock, natural resources management and tourism, as well as communities in targeted districts.

Réalisations du projet

1. Increased Capacity and Awareness on EbA:

• 49 government officials (31 male, 18 female) trained on EbA principles, climate risk analysis, and integration strategies. Participants included representatives from various government institutions and ministries, such as Natural Resources, Tourism, Land, Water, Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Environment.
• 82 district-level decision-makers (58 male, 24 female) trained to support EbA inclusion in budgets and development plans.
• 328 community members (160 male, 168 female) trained as village EbA champions across 10 villages, alongside 259 district-level champions (191 male, 104 female). These champions play a crucial role in raising awareness among village government leaders to support the integration of EbA actions into local adaptation plans.
• Engaged 596 community members (284 male, 312 female) in planning sessions and workshops.

2. Supported Policy Advocacy at National and International Levels:

• Hosted a national policy dialogue workshop with 45 stakeholders (28 male, 17 female) from government, academia, and NGOs to strengthen EbA integration in national sector policies and plans.
• Participated in Tanzania’s pre-COP28 meetings (23-27 October 2023), contributing to the development of Tanzania’s position on adaptation, finance, and other key climate issues.
• Represented the NATURE project at COP28 in Dubai (28 November – 7 December 2023) as part of the CARE Tanzania delegation.

3. Facilitated EbA Mainstreaming into Policy at National and District Levels:

National Integration: Gender-sensitive EbA approaches were mainstreamed across seven ministries, engaging 1,392 stakeholders (729 male, 663 female).

• The Ministry of Water incorporated EbA into Catchment Conservation Plans.
• The Ministry of Agriculture embedded EbA into climate-resilient farming initiatives, including the Tanzania Food System Resilience Program.
• The Prime Minster’s Office integrated EbA into the Flood and Drought Response Policy, now awaiting parliamentary approval.
• Additional ministries –livestock and Fisheries, Lands and Human Settlement, and Natural Resources and Tourism – promoted EbA-aligned land use practices such as beekeeping and agroforestry, with an emphasis on women and youth participants.
• 321 natural resource professionals (208 male, 113 female) at national and district levels trained on executing EbA solutions in drought-prone areas to strengthen implementation capacity.

District Integration: All five target councils integrated EbA priorities into development plans, emphasising reforestation, sustainable agriculture, and water conservation.

• Kiteto and Same prioritised agroforestry and beekeeping.
• Mufindi and Simanjiro emphasised women’s training programs, drought-resistant crops, and improved water access.
• Chemba adopted home gardening and food processing innovations to reduce natural resource dependency.

4. Promoted Large-Scale Ecosystem Restoration and Community Empowerment:

Reforestation and Restoration: Over 30 million trees planted across all five districts. All trees were strategically planted along water catchments, farms, forest reserves, human settlements, and public institutions, contributing to the overall restoration of ecosystems in these districts.

• Mufindo: 21.6 million trees (2023-2024) with an additional 25 million planned.
• Same: Installation of 71,221 beehives.
• Chemba: 1.3 million trees (2023-2024).
• Kiteto: 1.78 million trees (2023-2024).
• Simanjiro: 1.14 million trees (2023-2025).

Livelihoods and EbA Awareness:

• 799 community members (380 male, 419 female) trained in EbA planning.
• 3,371 beekeepers (44% women) supported.
• 39,300 farmers trained in conservation agriculture techniques.
• Awareness campaigns reached approximately 6.4 million people through media partnerships.

Statut du projet

Completed – 30 March 2025