CARE Climate Justice

Today, on #WorldWaterDay, we reflect on how the Savings and Credit Groups for Food Security and Ecosystem Sustainability in Tanzania project, through The CARE-WWF Alliance, transformed water and land management through Participatory Village Land Use Planning in Tanzania. Tanzania’s Great Ruaha River has been drying up since 1990, threatening millions of people and wildlife. To combat this, the CARE-WWF Alliance integrated participatory village land use planning through: ✅ Inclusive participation—Engaging women, youth, and small-scale farmers in decision-making ✅ Basin-level planning—Prioritizing water source protection for integrated land and water management ✅ Technology-driven mapping—Using satellite imagery and the modified mobile application to secure tenure for accurate planning. Key Outcomes: 🌿 17,743 hectares of natural forests and 3,605 hectares of wetlands were protected. 🌳 98,300+ water-friendly trees were planted in 21 villages, led by women. 💦 105% increase in dry-season water flow in Mkikifu River compared to the 2021 baseline. 🐝 Sustainable livelihoods were enhanced through conservation agriculture, tree nurseries, beekeeping, and fishponds. By integrating land and water planning, communities resolved natural resource conflicts and restored ecosystems—with women leading the way! #WorldWaterDay #WaterForAll #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #CAREWWFAlliance #GreatRuahaRiver #Tanzania

As #climatechange continues to pose significant challenges to global food security, #climatefinancing has become a vital tool in building resilient agricultural systems. Join the The United Republic of Tanzania, through the Ministry of Agriculture and CARE Tanzania, at #COP29 as we discuss unique opportunities to explore innovative financing mechanisms, share success stories, and foster collaborations to empower #smallholderfarmers, enhance #foodsecurity, and combat climate change. Don't miss it! Join us on November 19, 2024, from 1400 hrs to 1500 hrs at the Blue Zone, Tanzania Pavilion, in Baku, Azerbaijan. #CARETanzania #COP29 #COP29ImpactMakers