Tanzania has begun restoring the Mpiji River through a community-driven project focused on rebuilding native vegetation and wildlife habitat after years of environmental neglect and deforestation. The initiative centres on planting indigenous tree species, rehabilitating land and increasing local biodiversity around the river. According to the Institute of Environment, Climate and Development Sustainability (IECDS), native vegetation is intended to improve resilience to local climate conditions, provide better habitats for wildlife, support ecological balance, sequester carbon and stabilise soil. Funded by NCBA Bank Tanzania, the 12-month project has four objectives: ecosystem restoration, community engagement, biodiversity enhancement and climate change mitigation.
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