Tanzania
Landmark conservation and clean water project
Ruangwa District
Thanks to the tremendous support of local villages and elders, Carbon First is proud to announce our first project in Ruangwa District, Lindi Region, Tanzania. Ruangwa, bordered by Kilwa District to the north, Mtwara Region to the south, and Nachingwea District to the west, boasts a population of around 150,000.
The place
Traveling to this beautiful landscape is a privilege
The heart of Ruangwa lies in agriculture, with maize as the primary crop alongside tomatoes and onions. The absence of rivers necessitates the digging of deep wells, unfortunately providing only salty water. For clean drinking water, residents rely on pumps.
The project
Forest conservation and clean water access
Carbon First is committed to collaborating with these communities to conserve their forests under the REDD+ methodology. This reduces reliance on coal and firewood, promoting a cleaner environment.
Our clean water projects focus on identifying and restoring boreholes, ensuring safe and readily available water for those who need it most. By reducing water collection time by up to 5 hours a day, we empower communities to invest their time in education, afforestation, reforestation, and other crucial activities.
Our Process
Reducing firewood reliance and enhancing water security
Reducing reliance on firewood for water purification lessens overall fuel consumption. This comprehensive approach not only improves water security but also contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1 (No Poverty), 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and 13 (Climate Action).
1. No Poverty
Global efforts to eradicate extreme poverty have faced significant setbacks by the COVID-19 pandemic and a series of major shocks during 2020-22. The pandemic caused extreme poverty to increase in 2020 for the first time in decades, reversing global progress by three years. Recovery has been uneven, with low-income countries lagging behind. With the ongoing poly-crisis, ending poverty by 2030 appears increasingly out of reach, particularly in regions that lack the fiscal capacity to cope with economic stresses.
3. Good Health and Well-being
Achieving global health goals faces significant challenges, with progress slowing since 2015 in areas like maternal mortality, premature deaths from major noncommunicable diseases, and access to essential healthcare. Inequalities persist, especially among vulnerable populations, exacerbated by the climate crisis. To meet the SDG 3 targets by 2030, substantial investment and focus are needed to address these challenges, including tackling inequality and environmental factors. Urgent action is required to protect vulnerable groups and regions with high disease burdens.
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
As of 2022, 2.2 billion people were without access to safely managed drinking water and 3.5 billion lacked access to safely managed sanitation. Between 2002 and 2021 droughts affected more than 1.4 billion people. As of 2022, roughly half of the world’s population experienced severe water scarcity for at least part of the year, while one quarter faced ‘extremely high’ levels of water stress. Climate change worsens these issues, posing significant risks to social stability.
13. Climate Action
Climate records were shattered in 2023, with the world watching the climate crisis unfold in real time. Communities around the world are suffering the effects of extreme weather, which is destroying lives and livelihoods on a daily basis. The roadmap to limit the rise in global temperature to 1.5°C and avoid the worst of climate chaos cannot afford any delays, indecision or half measures by the global community. It demands immediate action for drastic reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions in this decade and the achievement of net zero by 2050.