Keeling Curve

Project Summary / Description:

Proposal for Beekeeping and Systematic Community reforestation as gear to reduce greenhouse gas in the atmosphere ( Carbon absorption) 
Forests contain substantial carbon (C) in the soil, trees and other vegetation, and globally they are hugely important to the carbon, water and energy cycles. Forest resources are sources of greenhouse gas and sink of carbon dioxide (CO2). Despite of these importance forests in Rufiji district are facing number of challenges one being deforestation and forest degradation and this is common because communities depend direct on the forest to sustain their livelihood. Degradation of forests resulted due to clearing of natural forests for new farming areas, illegal timber harvesting, irrational charcoal making and fuel wood extraction. These practices led TAYEN to introduce reforestation project in Rufiji district with the interest of protecting existing trees and also ensure the newly planted tree seedlings survive to maturity.
This award will build on the ongoing project to sensitize and incentivize communities to conserve and protect forests and other natural resources in their Village by implementing the following activities:
1. Raise awareness to the community on the current practices on the forest degradation. 
2. Community Participatory Forest Management Plans through village land use plans.
3. Capacitating and training the community to participate in the Beekeeping enterprises 
4. Enhancing the village tree necessary to promote collective Community tree planting in their Village Land Forest Reserves.
The project will be implemented in collaboration with Local Government Authorities and villages government as the main institutions responsible for sustaining the project outcomes. Also the reforestation efforts will involve local stakeholders from the very beginning of the project.

Best Estimate of GHG Avoidance/Reduction of This Project (Tonnes CO2 Equivalent/Year):

Mission Statement:

What is a mission statement of the organization
Our mission is to inspire, educate and engage youth in solving Tanzania‚ most pressing environmental problems through community action projects. We engage youth in our programs by building Youth Environmental Networks and Youth Associations in schools, Universities and in communities. Today, TAYEN has established more than 25 Youth Groups in schools and communities reaching more than 10,000 youths.
Today‚ youths are tomorrows community leaders and policy makers, if informed and imparted with innovative skills and knowledge, young people especially those in rural areas will have a significant impact in development of Tanzania. It is because of this, TAYEN programs mainly focus on engaging youth under 30 in conservation and management of natural resources but also building their skills to create lasting impact in communities they live. Our programs prepare the next generation of community leaders. 

As youth led organization for youth by youth, TAYEN provides a platform for youth learn and address community development challenges in many districts and villages across Tanzania. Today, TAYEN is present and very active in Dar es Salaam, Morogoro, Pwani, Dodoma, Mwanza regions with future expansion in other parts of Tanzania. TAYEN Staff and Volunteers have different qualifications, skills and experience in managing projects in the field of Agriculture, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Renewable Energy and Youth Development.

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