SUSTAIN ECO Project Pushes for Improved Local Leadership in Natural Resource Governance in Rukwa Tanzania

From 16-26 June, the project in collaboration with Regional Natural Resources Officer, Lake Rukwa Basin Water Board (LRBWB), Rukwa Environmental Management society (REMSO) and District Forest Officers, conducted workshop on accountability, transparency and coordination on NR governance and management to VNRC (Village Natural Resources Committee) and environmental committee in Kalambo, Nkasi and Sumbawanga Districts within Rukwa region.

SUSTAIN ECO Project

The goal was to jointly explore practical ways to improve transparency in decision-making, enhance community feedback loops, and develop village-level action plans that promote integrity and inclusivity in Natural resource management. This training was structured to identify gaps, challenges and solutions that these local natural resources governing structures faces in management of natural resources.
 

SUSTAIN ECO Project

13 villages and around 130  local leaders and members within the programme area were reached, action plans were made and awareness raising materials were distributed to enhance understanding. Through this training, coordination from village to regional level was also enhanced.

SUSTAIN ECO Project

SUSTAIN Eco is being implemented by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in partnership with SNV and African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) working closely with Tanzanian ministries, local government authorities, and local associations and communities. The project is supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).