UNDP-supported climate change project yields result in TFS Southern Zone
COAST REGION: THE “Strengthening the Resilience of Natural Forests to Climate Change” project, implemented by the Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS) in the Southern Zone with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is delivering tangible positive outcomes in forest reserves across southern Tanzania.
This was revealed by Head of the Procurement Department at TFS Headquarters, Mr Fridolin Matembo during an evaluation meeting held following a joint field visit by officials from the Vice-President’s Office, TFS, and UNDP to assess the progress of the project.
The meeting took place at the TFS Southern Zonal offices in Masasi District, Mtwara Region, which oversees project activities in Lindi, Ruvuma, and Mtwara—the three beneficiary regions.
The evaluation tour covered Pindiro and Rondo Forest reserves in Lindi Region and Mwambesi Forest Reserve in Ruvuma Region, where key conservation activities are underway.
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“We sincerely thank UNDP for its support in this project, which is clearly making a significant impact in our zone. We urge all forest conservators to closely supervise its implementation to ensure long-term sustainability,” said Mr. Matembo.
Ms Tulalumba Bangu, from UNDP Tanzania’s Environment Section, expressed her satisfaction with the project’s progress across the areas visited.
“We are impressed with the efforts made in implementing the project across the inspected locations. UNDP remains committed to working with the government of Tanzania, particularly through TFS, to advance environmental conservation and tackle the impacts of climate change,” she affirmed.
The six-year project is being implemented in areas with significant natural forest cover. Its objectives include enhancing community resilience, strengthening conservation infrastructure, and promoting sustainable development through participatory forest and environmental resource management.
