ENVIRONMENTAL WATCH ASSOCIATION OF TANZANIA

2008-06-30T10:29:00.000-07:00

Environmental Watch Association of Tanzania (EWAT) is a Non Government Organization with registration number 14637 according to the society’s ordinance of 1954 under Ministry of Home affairs.Its headquarter is found at Sokoine University of Agriculture-Solomon Mahlangu Campus in Morogoro.

It performs different activities in the university, national and global level specifically in Environmental matters by observing the social, economic, ecological, science and technological issues by basing on the National Environmental Policy of 1997 which identifies six (6) major problems, which require urgent attention,These are: loss of wildlife habitats and biodiversity, deforestation, land degradation, deterioration of aquatic systems, lack of accessible, good quality water and environmental pollution (SusDev , 2007).

EWAT follows the nation and International regulations,principles and Laws of Environment . According to Article 14 of the constitution of Tanzania and S. 4 of Tanzanian environmental management act of 2004 provides the right to life and to a clean, safe and healthy environment to every citizen of Tanzania. On the other hand it requires every citizen to protect the environment.

Despite EWAT being using the laws and principles of Tanzania, it tends to expand to International laws such as Principle No. 1 of the Stockholm convention links environmental protection to human right norms, it states “Man has the fundamental right to freedom, equality and adequate conditions of life in an environment of equality that permits a life of dignity and wellbeing.” The principle further imposes responsibilities on man to protect and improve the environment for the benefit of present and future generations

2.EWAT Motto: Science for Greener and Cleaner Environment.

WASTE RECYCLING

WASTE TREATMENT

WASTE MINIMIZATION
EWAT EMPHASES ON:

3.EWAT Vision: To conserve the Environment in Tanzania and reach the sustainable use of the available natural resources for present and future generation.

4.EWAT aims to do the following tasks in the society:

Analysing the current extinction crisis of biodiversity and wildlife conservation in Tanzania.

Rescuing the Snow of Kilimanjaro Mountain and conserving the species and areas surrounding the Mountain.

Leading in tree planting programme and make the nation green and enjoyable place for attracting the tourists hence contribute to Tanzania Economy.
Exposing the society to the threat and effects of climate change on human, Infrastructures, Agriculture and various ecological issues.
Organizing different Workshops/Seminars on Environmental Issues in different areas in Tanzania.

Increasing information, Education and Awareness on Various Environmental aspects with respect to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which ensures Environmental Sustainability and Develop a Global Partnership for Development.

Fighting with HIV/AIDS at Primary, Secondary Schools, Institutional level and the whole society Tanzania regions.

Creating Employment to the youths within the organization as an effort of EWAT to reduce Unemployment in the nation.

Mainstreaming initiatives where environmental problems can be addressed while alleviating poverty. In collaborating with National Strategies for Growth and Poverty Reduction (NSGPR), the programme aims to make clear that; Priority is knowledge and a better understanding of the links between poverty and the environment, Environmental data is being integrated in poverty reduction and local planning to determine the impacts of policies and plans on related issues. Capacity must be built at national and local level to better address poverty and environmental issues in future interventions .

5.EWAT has succeeded to do the following:

i) To conduct the workshop about Mainstreaming environmental problems and initiatives that have been taken with respect to; National Strategies for Poverty Reduction and Economic growth, The National Development vision 2025 and the Millennium Development Goals that took place at Solomon Mahlangu–SUA on 04/04/2008 by collaborating with Faculty of Science.
ii) To Present papers about Environmental issues during Mwl. Nyerere day of memorial on 14/10/2007 at Solomon Mahlangu Campus-SUA by collaborating with Faculty of Science.
iii) Tree planting programme under high support of faculty of Science in January 2008.
iv) To distribute the education to the students and Staff members at Sokoine University of Agriculture on the effects of Climate Change in the world

6.ADMINISTRATION
EWAT has a management system for looking daily activities performed by the organization

According to Constitution, the system of leadership in EWAT is made up by Executive Committee, Public Relation Officer and leaders of Departments. Executive includes Chairperson, Vice chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. Each department is headed by Chairperson, Secretary and other 4 extra members.

7.EWAT has 5 departments:
i) Advisory and disciplinary Department
ii) Social Affair Department
iii) Academic and Consultancy Department
iv) Academic and Consultancy Department
v) Project planning Department
vi) HIV/AIDS Intervention Bureau Department

The current Chairperson of EWAT is Mr. Mponda Malozo under assistant of Irene Kibona (Vice Chairperson), Said Mateso (Secretary) and William Matungwa (Treasurer).

8. THE CORNER OF EXPERTS
JOSHUA MUTAGAHYWA

He is an expert from Sokoine University of Agriculture. He has completed his first degree in Bsc. Environment Science and Management. He is believing that True science aims at making itself useful for the solution of society’s burning problems.

9. RESCUE THE SNOW OF KILIMANJARO MOUNTAIN.

It is one of the main objectives of EWAT through JOIN HAND PROGRAMME. It is obvious the snow of Kilimanjaro is decreasing tremendously at the top due the global warming which is caused by greenhouse gases from mainly anthropogenic activities and hence special agency is required to serve the Mountain and maintain its naturality. It is proved that by 2040 year the glacier will reach critical point of depreciation.

It is through this situation in which EWAT has decided to start the programme of conserving the whole Environment of Kilimanjaro Mountain.
As the first effort, EWAT has planned to have an Expedition on 25/08/2008 to see the real condition of the Mountain.
Everything is ready concerning the journey to Kilimanjaro on the mentioned date

CLICK HERE www.rescuekilisnow.wordpress.com

KILIMANJARO TRIP

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Mponda Malozo

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Said Mateso

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William Matungwa

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Chacha Maro

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Escain Kiwonde

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Ipiana Geofrey

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Jacquline Tesha

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Endrewcus John

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Charles Kainkwa

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Tunu Kaijage

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Loisujaki Essau

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Thomas Francis

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Joseph Victus

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Dafroza Samangwa

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Elieza Mwakalapa

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Tunu Kisamo

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Mswima Fredy S

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Patroba Matiku

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Chonge Mazengo

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Rahel Lemson

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Lola Lema Bona

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Aboubacar Jallow

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Charles Mokili

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Deodatus Kiliba

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Dianah Irenge

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Tabitha Mollel

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Rogers Saboga

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Masakia Jackson

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Elisalia Samuel

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Revocatus Meney

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Mbezi Peter

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Mirondo Rita Akinyi

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Loseriani Baba

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Sabonga Joseph

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Anicety Macha Beda

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Leonard Levinus

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Mpanduji Allen L.M

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Irene Kibona

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Victor Magreth

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Julius Froranc

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Leweri Cecilia

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Godwin Dauson

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Ijana Privance

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Perez Rufo Prof.

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Joeli Ezekieli

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