Chakwetu Trust strategically supports a wide range of initiatives in Tanzania:
01
Conserving Biodiversity
Protecting critical habitats and endangered species unique to Tanzania.
02
Building Climate Resilience
Empowering communities to adapt to climate impacts with sustainable, nature-based solutions.
03
Supporting Sustainable Livelihoods
Encouraging economic growth that aligns with environmental stewardship, particularly in vulnerable communities.
04
Advancing Environmental Awareness and Research
Promoting education, policy guidance, and innovative solutions for biodiversity and climate resilience.
OUR PURPOSE IN PRACTICE
From the Trust Deed
The Trust’s objectives guide the initiatives we support.
01
Relieve environmental distress
To assist in relieving distress to the public resulting from impacts on biodiversity and the natural environment from economic activities, climate change, population pressure and similar challenges;
02
Finance lasting conservation
To provide long-term sustainable funding for activities which preserve biodiversity, mitigate and offset the environmental effects of industrial and economic development, and support the sustainable management of natural resources, protected areas and areas of high biodiversity;
03
Enable nature-based solutions
To assist communities, land managers and the Government of Tanzania in implementing nature-based solutions to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change and related threats;
04
Support sustainable livelihoods
To provide support for livelihoods and efforts to reduce poverty compatible with the preservation of biodiversity and sustainable natural resource management;
05
Advance awareness and research
To raise awareness to the general public, policy and decision-makers on the importance of preserving biodiversity, the value of protected areas and innovative solutions to potential threats, and to fund research which supports the Trust’s initiatives in these areas; and
06
Support national commitments
To assist the Government of Tanzania in implementing its national biodiversity and climate strategies and meeting its regional and international commitments with respect to biodiversity, climate and related objectives.
A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
A future worth
investing in.
Let’s work together for Tanzania’s biodiversity, resilient communities, and generations to come.