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Soil and Water Conservation on the Slopes of Kilimanjaro

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Soil and Water Conservation on the Slopes of Kilimanjaro

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Area: 5888268 km2
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Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Countries: United Republic of Tanzania
Regions: Pangani
Project SDGs:
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Sustainable Agriculture (SDG 2.4)
Water Quality (SDG 6.3)
Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
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Nature-Based Solutions
Progress to Date: 6,500 farmers applying conservation techniques on 4,200 hectares
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partner: Other
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Sep. 2000  »  Ongoing
Project Website: www.oaklandinstitute.org/soil-and-water-conservation-kiliman...
Project Source: User
Profile Completion: 67%

Project Overview

Himo Environmental Management Trust Fund has worked to improve the livelihoods of small-scale farmers facing low productivity and soil erosion on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Farmers have been trained in soil and water conservation techniques and built small rural infrastructures.

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