The National Environment Management Council (NEMC) has called on public institutions, including ministries, government agencies, departments, and local authorities, to fully implement the Environmental Management Act of 2004 and its regulations to safeguard the country’s natural resources.
The call was made on August 20, 2025, during a two-day seminar on environmental management tools under the Environmental Management for Accountability (EMA) Project, held at Midland Hotel in Dodoma.
The project aims to enhance institutional capacity for enforcing environmental laws nationwide.
Speaking on behalf of NEMC’s Director General, Dr. Immaculate Sware Semesi, the guest of honor, Dr. Careen Anatory Kahangwa, Manager for Special Areas and Climate Change, said the seminar seeks to bridge the gap between legislation and practice.
“The effectiveness of national and international environmental commitments depends on the ability of institutions to apply this knowledge. This seminar is not just training; it is a step toward building sustainable practices across all sectors,” she said.
NEMC’s Chief Environmental Officer and EMA Project Coordinator, Paul Mashaija Kalokola, noted that weak enforcement of environmental laws has been a persistent challenge.
“Institutions often struggle to apply environmental tools effectively. The EMA Project is designed to strengthen institutional capacity and ensure compliance,” he said.
Analysts note that Tanzania’s economic sectors, including agriculture, mining, tourism, and energy, rely heavily on sustainable resource use.
Failure to enforce environmental regulations could compromise public health, biodiversity, and long-term economic growth.
The seminar underscores a broader government strategy to integrate environmental accountability into public sector planning, with training, monitoring, and compliance expected to play a central role in achieving the country’s sustainable development goals.
