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Opportunity for Tanzanian Dairy Industry
The dairy industry is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly methane (CH₄) from enteric fermentation and manure management. Developing carbon projects in this sector can reduce emissions and generate carbon credits while promoting sustainable dairy farming practices. Below is a brief guide for developing carbon projects in the dairy industry. […]
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Developing Blue Carbon Projects
Blue carbon projects focus on the conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of coastal and marine ecosystems, such as mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes, to sequester and store atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂). These ecosystems also provide co-benefits like biodiversity conservation, shoreline protection, and improved livelihoods for coastal communities. Below is a brief guide for developing blue […]
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Carbon Trading 101: A Beginner’s Guide
Carbon trading is a market-based mechanism aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly carbon dioxide (CO₂). It incentivizes businesses and individuals to cut emissions by assigning a monetary value to them. Here’s a breakdown of the key concepts, types, and processes in carbon trading. What is Carbon Trading? Carbon trading involves the buying and […]
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Opportunity for Tanzania Industrial and Transport Sector: Developing Carbon Projects in Fuel Switching
Fuel switching projects aim to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by transitioning from high-carbon fuels (e.g. coal, diesel) to lower-carbon alternatives (e.g. natural gas, biomass, or renewable energy). These projects are eligible for carbon credits under various standards like the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), Gold Standard, or Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). Below is a brief […]
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Carbon Trading Opportunities in Tanzania
Tanzania, with its vast forests, agricultural lands, and renewable energy potential, presents significant opportunities for carbon trading. As a mechanism for mitigating climate change, carbon trading allows entities to buy and sell carbon credits, promoting investments in projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Here’s an overview of the carbon trading opportunities in Tanzania: Forestry and […]
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Corporate Carbon Accounting in Sub-Saharan Africa
Corporate carbon accounting is the process by which companies measure, report, and manage their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In Sub-Saharan Africa, this practice is gaining traction as businesses recognize the importance of sustainability, regulatory compliance, and the potential economic benefits of reducing their carbon footprint. This article explores the current state, challenges, opportunities, and future […]
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Forestry Carbon in Tanzania
Tanzania, with its vast forests, agricultural lands, and renewable energy potential, presents significant opportunities for carbon trading. As a mechanism for mitigating climate change, carbon trading allows entities to buy and sell carbon credits, promoting investments in projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Here’s an overview of the carbon trading opportunities in Tanzania: Forestry and […]
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Importance of Environmental Audits in Tanzania
Environmental audits are a crucial aspect of environmental management and compliance, playing a significant role in promoting sustainable development in Tanzania. These audits involve a systematic, documented, periodic, and objective evaluation of how well environmental policies, management systems, and equipment are performing. This article highlights the importance of environmental audits in Tanzania, their regulatory framework, […]
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EACOP pipeline: a suitable development pathway for East Africa
In 2006, Uganda discovered what turned out to be 1.7 billion barrels of recoverable commercial oil in the Albertine Graben Region. Since then, different activities relating to the exploration and potential utilization of this oil have taken place. On February 1, 2022, the project partners, French multinational oil company TotalEnergies (Total), China National Offshore Oil […]
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Biodiversity in Tanzania – Threats & Opportunities
Tanzania is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Biodiversity loss degrades and disrupts a broad range of services on which people, particularly the poor, depend for their livelihoods since rich biodiversity and diverse ecosystems supply food, water, energy, health, and other livelihood options. Efforts to promote climate resilience in key natural asset-based […]
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