ABOUT
The Community Wildlife Management Area Consortium of Tanzania is the national umbrella organization for all Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Authorized Associations. Established in 2010, the consortium brings together WMAs from across Tanzania to share knowledge and resources and advocates for policies that support community-led conservation efforts. Through collaboration and partnerships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, research institutions, and other stakeholders, the consortium strives to create a more equitable and sustainable future for people and wildlife in Tanzania.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS OF TANZANIA
ABOUT
The Community Wildlife Management Area Consortium of Tanzania is the national umbrella organization for all Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Authorized Associations. Established in 2010, the consortium brings together WMAs from across Tanzania to share knowledge and resources and advocates for policies that support community-led conservation efforts. Through collaboration and partnerships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, research institutions, and other stakeholders, the consortium strives to create a more equitable and sustainable future for people and wildlife in Tanzania.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS OF TANZANIA
WHAT WE DO
Mission
We strive to empower and assist Authorized Associations (local communities) in effectively managing Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) to ensure the rights and well-being of local communities while maximizing benefits.
Vision
We envision a future where Wildlife Management Area communities thrive economically, environmentally, and socially, and conservation efforts are sustainable.
Organization Goal
Our goal is to enhance social and financial sustainability and successful program implementation towards the sustainable conservation of WMAs.
WHAT WE DO
Mission
We strive to empower and assist Authorized Associations (local communities) in effectively managing Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) to ensure the rights and well-being of local communities while maximizing benefits.
Vision
We envision a future where Wildlife Management Area communities thrive economically, environmentally, and socially, and conservation efforts are sustainable.
Organization Goal
Our goal is to enhance social and financial sustainability and successful program implementation towards the sustainable conservation of WMAs.
Our Services
Policy Advocacy: CWMAC works to establish effective policies and regulatory systems for successful community-owned and run WMAs in Tanzania.
Capacity Building: CWMAC provides training, custom tools, and capital investment to enhance governance, financial development, and technological upgrades for human resources.
Communication & Networking: CWMAC emphasizes multi-stakeholder communication to foster cohesion and build a network of partners, including the general public, government, NGOs, WMAs, and their communities.
Monitoring, Information & Learning: CWMAC monitors project performance, gathers information, and serves as a hub for WMA data to influence planning, decision-making, and advocacy.
Enterprises & Community Development: CWMAC supports sustainable community development through wildlife-based and non-wildlife-based enterprises, including tourism, carbon trade, and beekeeping, among others.
Our Services
Policy Advocacy: CWMAC works to establish effective policies and regulatory systems for successful community-owned and run WMAs in Tanzania.
Capacity Building: CWMAC provides training, custom tools, and capital investment to enhance governance, financial development, and technological upgrades for human resources.
Communication & Networking: CWMAC emphasizes multi-stakeholder communication to foster cohesion and build a network of partners, including the general public, government, NGOs, WMAs, and their communities.
Monitoring, Information & Learning: CWMAC monitors project performance, gathers information, and serves as a hub for WMA data to influence planning, decision-making, and advocacy.
Enterprises & Community Development: CWMAC supports sustainable community development through wildlife-based and non-wildlife-based enterprises, including tourism, carbon trade, and beekeeping, among others.
WHERE WE WORK
WHERE WE WORK
We operate in 21 WMAs across Tanzania. We have five operational zones based on the geographical location of our members.
Northern Zone
Burunge WMA, Enduimet WMA, Ikona WMA, Makao WMA, Makame WMA, Randilen WMA
Southern Zone
Chingoli WMA, Kimbanda WMA, Kisungule WMA, Mbaran’gandu WMA, Nalika WMA & Liwale WMA
Eastern Zone
Juhiwangumwa WMA, Ngarambe-Tapika WMA, Illuma WMA & Ukutu WMA
Western Zone
Ipole WMA, Uyumba WMA
Central Zone
Mbomipa WMA, Waga WMA, Umemaruwa WMA
