Environmental Sustainability • Climate Resilience • Sustainable Livelihoods
Together for a Sustainable Future
Advancing Environmental Sustainability, Climate Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods
Who We Are
Mazingira Yetu is a Tanzanian non-governmental organization established in 2023, working to advance environmental sustainability, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods. We pursue this mission through community engagement, advocacy, research, innovation, capacity development and strategic partnerships — working alongside government institutions, development partners, researchers and communities across Tanzania.
Learn More About UsPeople • Planet • Prosperity • Partnership
Empowered Communities
Strengthening knowledge, participation, skills, leadership and resilience.
Healthy Environment
Protecting ecosystems, biodiversity and natural resources.
Sustainable Livelihoods
Supporting environmentally responsible economic opportunities.
Stronger Together
Building strategic partnerships combining knowledge, capacity, expertise and resources.
Flagship Areas
Climate Change & Resilience
Strengthening the ability of communities and ecosystems to adapt to and withstand a changing climate.
ExploreSolid Waste Management & Circular Economy
Promoting responsible waste management and circular-economy approaches for cleaner, healthier communities.
ExploreForest Governance & Sustainable Forest Management
Advancing accountable forest governance and sustainable management of Tanzania’s forest resources.
ExploreGreen Economic Empowerment & Sustainable Livelihoods
Supporting environmentally responsible livelihoods that create lasting economic opportunity.
ExploreA Word from the Executive Director
“At Mazingira Yetu, we believe that a sustainable future for Tanzania is built by working together — communities, government, researchers and partners — to protect our environment, strengthen resilience to climate change, and support livelihoods that endure.”
Sebastian Kigodya
Executive Director, Mazingira Yetu
Read the Executive Director's MessageTechnical Expertise
Beyond advocacy, Mazingira Yetu brings strong technical capability to every programme we deliver.
Research & Innovation
Generating evidence and innovative solutions to inform environmental action.
GIS & Digital Environmental Solutions
Applying geospatial technology and digital tools to environmental planning and decision-making.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Tracking progress, measuring impact and learning to continuously improve our programmes.
Community Capacity Development
Strengthening the knowledge, skills and leadership of the communities we work with.
Advocacy & Policy Engagement
Engaging policymakers and institutions to advance sound environmental governance.
Research & Knowledge Centre
Explore our growing library of research reports, environmental assessments, policy briefs, technical reports, GIS maps, toolkits, case studies and multimedia resources.
News & Events
Stay up to date with our organizational news, programme updates, stories from the field, research findings and upcoming events.
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Stronger Together
Mazingira Yetu works with government institutions, Local Government Authorities, academic and research institutions, civil society and community-based organizations, development partners, donors, private-sector organizations, social enterprises, and regional and international organizations to advance a shared environmental and development agenda.
Partner With UsTogether, We Can Build a Sustainable Future
Join Mazingira Yetu in protecting ecosystems, strengthening climate resilience and supporting sustainable livelihoods.