The government has tasked the newly launched Board of the National Carbon Monitoring Centre (NCMC) with ensuring Tanzania’s carbon sector drives economic growth while protecting national resources.
Minister of State in the Office of the Vice President for Union and Environment, Eng. Hamad Yussuf Masauni, issued five key directives to the board on March 6, 2026, during its official launch in Dar es Salaam.
He emphasized that the board must strengthen the national systems for Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) of greenhouse gases, ensuring that Tanzania’s carbon data is accurate, reliable, and internationally recognized.
Minister Masauni said the board must oversee all carbon projects in the country efficiently and transparently, in line with national and global standards, while safeguarding broad national interests.
He urged the centre to create an enabling environment that attracts both local and international investment in the carbon sector, ensuring investments protect natural resources and deliver tangible benefits to communities.
“Communities that conserve natural resources must directly benefit from carbon projects in their areas through a fair and transparent benefit-sharing system,” he said, adding that Tanzania should fully participate in international carbon trading, particularly under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, to create new economic opportunities.
The minister stressed that the centre must operate with accountability, integrity, and professionalism to protect national interests.
“The government expects this centre to become a hub of excellence in carbon monitoring, carbon trading, and climate change research across Africa. Achieving this requires strong management, robust monitoring systems, and collaboration with all stakeholders,” he noted.
Highlighting the economic potential, Eng. Masauni said that under the National Development Vision 2050, the carbon sector could contribute about USD 2 billion annually to the national economy.
Speaking at the launch, NCMC Board Chair Dr. Albina Chuwa emphasized that collaboration is key to achieving national goals.
She pledged to actively seek opportunities to ensure the centre delivers impactful results. “Sufficient collaboration is essential from all of us. Working together will make it easier for our Carbon Centre to perform effectively,” she said.
Dr. Chuwa noted that the board’s launch comes at a critical time as the carbon trading sector continues to grow rapidly both globally and locally.
NCMC’s role is crucial in ensuring that Tanzania’s carbon resources are managed transparently, professionally, and according to internationally accepted standards.
The board members include Mr. Khamis Hamza Khamis, Ms. Amne Sued Kagasheki, Ms. Farhat Mabrouk, Dr. Ladislaus Kyaruzi, Mr. Rishad Bade, and Dr. Philipina Fenest Shayo.
