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Land Use Planning · NLUPC Forum · Arusha

KINNAPA Champions Inclusive Land Use at National Forum in Arusha, June 2025

Arusha, Tanzania
25–26 June 2025
NLUPC · National Forum
2 Days of Dialogue
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Multi Sector Stakeholders
JVLUP Key Tool Shared
NLUPC National Forum Arusha 2025
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KINNAPA Development Programme participated in the National Land Use Planning Multi-Stakeholders Forum held in Arusha from 25th to 26th June 2025, organized by the National Land Use Planning Commission (NLUPC).
Forum Theme 2025

"Land Use Planning as a Key Tool for Natural Resource Conservation and Environmental Stewardship towards Promoting the Use of Clean Energy and Inclusive Economy"

KINNAPA joined other stakeholders from government ministries, NGOs, CSOs, private sector, and international partners to discuss current land use planning challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping Tanzania's future.

Who Was in the Room

Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue

Government Ministries
NGOs & CSOs
Private Sector
International Partners
Environmental Bodies
Community Leaders
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Why KINNAPA Attended

Objectives of Participation

A
Share JVLUP Experiences

Share experiences and lessons from Joint Village Land Use Planning (JVLUP) as a key tool for conflict resolution in pastoral communities.

B
Advocate for Pastoral Rights

Advocate for inclusive rangeland management and the protection of pastoral land rights for communities across Tanzania.

C
Strengthen Partnerships

Network with national and international stakeholders to strengthen partnerships in land use planning and governance.

D
Learn Policy Directions

Learn about national policy directions and best practices in innovative technologies for land use planning and environmental stewardship.

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Joint Village Land Use Planning is not just a technical exercise — it is a peace-building instrument that puts communities at the centre of decisions about the land they depend on.

— KINNAPA, NLUPC Forum Contribution · June 2025
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KINNAPA's Role

What This Forum Means for Pastoral Communities

For KINNAPA, the NLUPC forum was not just a networking opportunity — it was a platform to amplify the voices of pastoralist communities in Kiteto and across Manyara Region who depend on well-governed land use plans for their livelihoods, water access, and cultural survival.

By bringing lessons from the field into national policy discussions, KINNAPA continues its mission to bridge the gap between grassroots realities and government decision-making on land and natural resource governance.

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