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| author | Kamwanga, Galia Mwai, Kabira Simba, Mvumi Chela, Wamalwa |
| author_facet | Kamwanga, Galia Mwai, Kabira Simba, Mvumi Chela, Wamalwa |
| contents | <p>This study examines environmental justice movements in resource-rich communities within Tanzania, focusing on the country's diverse landscapes and socio-economic dynamics. An ethnographic study was conducted through participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and archival research in six resource-rich communities across Tanzania. Data analysis involved thematic coding and narrative synthesis. Community-based environmental justice movements have emerged as significant actors in addressing deforestation, water scarcity, and pollution issues, particularly among indigenous populations and small-scale farmers who are disproportionately affected by resource extraction activities. The study highlights the resilience and adaptability of these movements in navigating complex socio-political landscapes, offering insights into effective community-led environmental advocacy strategies. Policy makers should prioritise collaborative governance frameworks that incorporate local knowledge and perspectives to enhance environmental justice outcomes.</p> |
| format | Recurso digital |
| id | zenodo_https___doi_org_10_5281_zenodo_18770941 |
| institution | Zenodo |
| language | eng |
| publishDate | 2003 |
| publisher | Zenodo |
| record_format | zenodo |
| spellingShingle | Environmental Justice Movements in Tanzania's Resource-Rich Communities, 2003 Kamwanga, Galia Mwai, Kabira Simba, Mvumi Chela, Wamalwa African geography Community-based activism Ethnography Indigenous knowledge Socio-ecology Sustainability studies Tribal governance <p>This study examines environmental justice movements in resource-rich communities within Tanzania, focusing on the country's diverse landscapes and socio-economic dynamics. An ethnographic study was conducted through participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and archival research in six resource-rich communities across Tanzania. Data analysis involved thematic coding and narrative synthesis. Community-based environmental justice movements have emerged as significant actors in addressing deforestation, water scarcity, and pollution issues, particularly among indigenous populations and small-scale farmers who are disproportionately affected by resource extraction activities. The study highlights the resilience and adaptability of these movements in navigating complex socio-political landscapes, offering insights into effective community-led environmental advocacy strategies. Policy makers should prioritise collaborative governance frameworks that incorporate local knowledge and perspectives to enhance environmental justice outcomes.</p> |
| title | Environmental Justice Movements in Tanzania's Resource-Rich Communities, 2003 |
| topic | African geography Community-based activism Ethnography Indigenous knowledge Socio-ecology Sustainability studies Tribal governance |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18770941 |