PARTICIPATORY ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT
The Participatory Ecosystem Management Project, implemented in Kiteto District by KINNAPA Development Programme with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), began in October 2022. Its purpose is to improve the quality of life for pastoralists and hunter-gatherers by enhancing the management of grazing areas for reliable pastures and conserving the environment and cultural heritage.
Project Overview:
Building on the SRMP project, this initiative combines traditional techniques with modern frameworks to help communities manage natural resources, particularly land and the environment. The project promotes good governance of resources, climate change resilience, gender mainstreaming, and economic empowerment for women. It also aims to provide double-layered protection to traditionally conserved areas by issuing Certificates of Customary Right of Occupancy (CCROs) and, where possible, gazetting them.
Key Objectives:
The project focuses on sustainable resource management, ensuring reliable pastures, and preserving cultural and environmental integrity. It equips communities with the tools and knowledge to address challenges like climate change and resource scarcity while fostering inclusive decision-making and economic opportunities, particularly for women.
Empowering Communities: Through participatory approaches, the KINNAPA-UNDP partnership enables pastoralists and hunter-gatherers to take ownership of their natural resources, ensuring sustainable land use and environmental conservation for future generations.
Join us in supporting this transformative initiative to create a sustainable future where communities thrive in harmony with their environment!
