On September 20, 2025, CWMAC brought together leaders from five WMAs in the Western Zone – Uyumbu, Isawima, Ipole, Mawima, and Mpimbwe – for a regional meeting in Tabora. This gathering was a convergence of visionaries and community representatives, all of them guardians of Tanzania’s wild heritage in the western landscape.
Throughout the day, voices rose in candid conversation about shared challenges, accountability measures, and new opportunities. WMA representatives exchanged ideas on everything from mitigating human-wildlife conflict to enhancing tourism revenue. Importantly, they discussed how conservation can drive social and economic growth in their communities. Each discussion reinforced a shared purpose: strong, united communities are at the heart of effective wildlife management.
By the end of the meeting, the message ringing in everyone’s ears was clear: when communities come together for conservation, they also secure a stronger, more prosperous future for themselves and for generations to come. The attendees left with renewed motivation, concrete collaborative plans, and a sense that they are not working in isolation – they are part of a regional network of WMAs facing similar issues and triumphs.
CWMAC remains deeply committed to amplifying these local voices and facilitating such exchanges. We know that by helping WMA leaders learn from one another and stand together, Tanzania’s natural wealth will continue to benefit both people and nature. For our funding partners, this regional approach means efficiencies and amplified impact: lessons learned in one WMA can be shared and adopted in others, maximizing the return on every conservation investment.