COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Project description: This project has been designed enhance environmental sustainability in answering the needs of preserving the coastal environment of Uzi Island. It has been reported that most of the coastal lines in Tanzania are in danger of erosion, distributed marine life habitats among many other problems as a result of cutting mangrove by local people and heavy force from the river flows. It is more described that; in the past many kinds of fish and shrimps are living there, but now since the condition of the mangrove forest is getting worse, it is quite difficult to find the species anymore. Fisherman also needs to go further to the ocean to fish and it means much work they need to do to earn money. Zanzibar coastal lines are one of the directed affected by global climate change among many of islands in the world. The end results of this project contribute to the preservation of natural diversity and sea shore from the erosion and marine life habitat. Project Activities: Participants will be involved in the following outlined activities:-Mangrove trees re-planting; Preparation of fish ponds for fish farms to support community income generation to reduce pressure from the sea and mangrove forest; Support various activities of seaweed farmers with the purpose of creating diversity of economic activities; Language teaching to the Children and young people to enhance their communication skills; Painting of school/Health centres. Study part: Participants of this project will have an opportunity to experience life with local community members in Uzi Island. Various Discussions and educational visits will be organized involving participants of the project, community members and visited places. The major topic will be Coastal Environmental Conservation. Please bring information from your home community for sharing.