• Land use change patterns and root causes on the southern slopes of Mountain Kilimanjaro, Tanzania 

  Mbonile, Milline; Misana, Salome; Sokoni, Cosmas (2017-09-27)

  This study was undertaken as part of the project on land use change analysis as an approach for investigating biodiversity loss and land degradation, being implemented in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. A case study approach ...
• Eocene dry climate and woodland vegetation in tropical Africa reconstructed from fossil leaves from northern Tanzania 

  Jacobsa, Bonnie F; Herendeenb, Patrick S (ResearchGate, 2004-07-06)

  Eocene vegetation and climate data from tropical latitudes are sparse despite special interest in the Eocene as the warmest epoch of the Cenozoic and an often-cited analogue for greenhouse Earth conditions. Tropical Africa ...
• Socio-economic and ecological dimensions of climate variability and change for agropastoral communities in central Tanzania 

  Maleko, David D; Mtengeti, Ephraim J; Sangeda, Anthony Z (CIPAV, 2013-12-25)

  A study was conducted in 2012 in Gairo district, central Tanzania with aim to assess the socio-economic and ecological factors influencing the agro-pastoral communities in responding to the prevailing climate variability ...
• Climate volatility and poverty vulnerability in Tanzania 

  Ahmeda, Syud Amer; Diffenbaugh, Noah S; Hertel, Thomas W; Lobell, David B; Ramankutty, Navin; Rios, Ana R; Rowhani, Pedram (ResearchGate, 2015-07-28)

  Climate volatility could change in the future, with important implications for agricultural productivity. For Tanzania, where food production and prices are sensitive to climate, changes in climate volatility could have ...
• The impact of mining activities on forest resources in Nyamongo Gold Mine, Tarime District, Tanzania 

  Tilumanywa, Verdiana T. (The Geographical Association of Tanzania, University of Dar es Salaam, 2014-11)

  This study aims to evaluate the impact of mining and provide information on the extent of natural forest resources degradation and loss due to gold mining in Nyamongo area, using both qualitative and quantitative research ...
• Trade-Offs between wildlife conservation and local livelihood: evidence from Tanzania 

  Sigalla, Huruma L. (TUKI, 2013)

  This article discusses sociological and anthropological factors which either support or undermine conservation endeavor in Tanzania. It is based on a study that was conducted in Saadani and Ruaha National Parks. The overall ...
• Process and prospects for sustainable development with environmental consideration 

  Nyanda, E (Institute of rural development planning, 1997-07)

  Our natural heritage in the form of environmental resources such as forests, quality of soil and ground water, fish in the ocean and lakes, and the wildlife we see today in Tanzania, have been transferred to us because our ...
• Land management systems and their environmental impacts in the Usangu plains, Tanzania 

  Kangalawe, R.Y.M.; Mwamfupe, D.G.; Mbonile, M.J. (The Geographical Association of Tanzania, University of Dar es Salaam, 2007-11)

  This paper examines how land management systems have evolved as a result of different migrant groups moving into the Usangu Plains. Several factors have caused these migrations including climate, famines, search for arable ...
• Rural livelihoods and forest reserves encroachment in Tanzania: a case of Biharamulo forest reserve in Biharamulo district, Kagera region 

  Sentonzi, Hosea; Katega, Israel B. (Institute of rural development planning, 2007-06)

  The study on rural livelihoods and forest reserve encroachment was conducted in Biharamulo district- Kagera region. The general objective of the study was to examine the linkages between rural community livelihood and ...
• Wildlife resorces outside procted area and poverty reduction in Sikonge district, Tanzania 

  Mutayoba, Venance (The Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy, 2011-06)

  In Tanzania, wildlife resources outside protected areas are assuming an ever greater importance. However, the role of wildlife management as an engine for rural development and poverty reduction has received too little ...
• Impact of mercury use in artisanal gold mining on community health: Kahama case study, Tanzania 

  Kalwani, Jumanne Daudi; Fumbuka, Colorine (The Open University of Tanzania, 2014-09)

  This study is part of the main research carried out in 2010 which investigated social economic impact of uncontrolled artisanal mining on local communities and the environment using a case study of sampled gold mining sites ...
• The Costs of Climate Change: A Study of Cholera in Tanzania 

  Trærup, Sara L. M; Ortiz, Ramon A; Markandya, Anil (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2011-11-28)

  Increased temperatures and changes in rainfall patterns as a result of climate change are widely recognized to entail potentially serious consequences for human health, including an increased risk of diarrheal diseases. ...
• Women, deforestation and wood fuel crisis: the case of Tanzania, Tanzania Journal of Development Studies, Vol. 5, No.2, 2004:53-72 

  Koda, Bertha (Istitute of Development Studies (University of Dar es Salaam), Institute of Development (Muhimbili College of Health Sciences) and Development Studies Institute, (Sokoine University of Agriculture), 2004-09)

  The wood fuel crisis, which to a large extent is linked with deforestation, has largely been associated with women's role in the domestic domain. Likewise, a big portion of the initiatives taken to redress the crisis has ...
• With or Without Community Participation: A Lesson from Joint Forest Management in the Eastern Arc Mountains, Tanzania 

  Sangeda, Anthony Z; Abdallah, Jumanne M; Kajembe, George C; Luoga, Emmanuel J; Hofstad, Ole (2015-08-14)

  Participation is now a dominant conservation narrative in Tanzania as the government is advocating partnership with local communities through Joint Forest Management (JFM). However, conservationists claim that participation ...
• Climatic and Socio-Economic Influences on Malaria and Cholera Risks in the Lake Victoria Region of Tanzania 

  Yanda, P. Z; Kangalawe, R. Y. M; Sigalla, R. J (AIACC Working Papers, 2005-06)

  This paper examines the relationships between socio-economic characteristics, vulnerability, and adaptation to climate-induced malaria and cholera in the Lake Victoria region, Tanzania. It focuses on the Biharamulo and ...
• Potentials and constraints of eco-tourism in improving nature conservation and livelihoods: the case of Amani Nature Reserve, Tanzania 

  Shoo, Rehema Abeli (Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), 2009)

  Amani Nature Reserve (ANR), which is within the Eastern Arc Mountains, is well known for its biological and ecological values. Eco-tourism is being practiced in the reserve. However, despite the fact that eco-tourism has ...
• Effects of human disturbances on endemic and threatened plant species in Amani Nature Reserve, Tanga region 

  Killenga, Raymond Roman (Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), 2007)

  This study was carried out in Amani Nature Reserve (ANR), Tanga Region, Tanzania to assess the effects of human disturbances on endemic and threatened plant species. Both socio-economic and ecological aspects of human ...
• Trade of non-timber forest products and its contribution to the livelihood in Njombe District, Tanzania 

  Mhapa, Pasifiki Ireneus (Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), 2011)

  The study was conducted to assess the trade of non timber forest products (NTFPs) and its contribution to livelihood of households in selected parts of Njombe district, Tanzania. Data were collected using Participatory ...
• Socio-economic factors influencing conservation and development trade-offs on Uluguru Mountains, Tanzania 

  Amos, Mkami (Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), 2011)

  Given the reality that trade-offs are rules rather than exceptions there is a need to acknowledge them and assess how different groups of people influence conservation and development choices. This study was conducted ...
• The contribution of agroforestry to household food security and income generation in Maswa District, Shinyanga region 

  Shilabu, Masanja Deogratias Thomas (Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), 2008)

  The present study was conducted in Maswa District, Shinyanga Region during September to December 2006 with objective of evaluating the contribution of agroforestry to household food security and income generation. The ...

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