Francis Barnabas
In a concerted effort to combat illegal fishing activities in the Indian Ocean, the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF), the National Environment Management Council (NEMC), and Kinondoni Municipal Council in Dar Es Salaam are set to implement collaborative strategies to address dynamite fishing in Kinondoni District.
Following a cleanup initiative at Coco Beach area in Kinondoni District, Dar es Salaam Region, over the weekend as part of the ’60 Minutes’ World Environment campaign, WWF Country Director Dr. Amani Ngusaru emphasized the detrimental impact of blast fishing on ocean life and coastal tourism. He highlighted the importance of joint government and stakeholder efforts in resolving this pressing issue.
Reflecting on World Environment Day activities, Dr. Ngusaru noted that WWF, in partnership with the government and other environmental stakeholders, successfully planted approximately 10,000 trees in various districts across the country. This initiative aimed to raise awareness among communities about the significance of environmental conservation and combatting climate change effects.
Mr. Shedrack Maximilian, Head of Unit Solid Waste and Environmental Sanitation for Kinondoni Municipal Council, representing Kinondoni District Commissioner Mr. Saad Mtambule, shared insights on the council’s sanitation campaign targeting all households in the area. He addressed the concerning practice of waste disposal in rivers and gorges within the district, highlighting the need for community engagement and awareness sessions to address environmental and sanitation issues effectively.
