By Habitat Reporter Geneva, Switzerland. As the first week of negotiations on a legally binding global treaty to end plastic pollution comes to a close, African countries have voiced frustration over
Geneva, Switzerland. Five days into the final round of Global Plastics Treaty negotiations, progress remains far from what is needed to protect people and the planet. Campaigners say enough is
Geneva, Switzerland. Concerns are mounting over the influence of fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists in the ongoing negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty, after new analysis revealed the scale
Dar es Salaam. As the world prepares for the Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) to develop a legally binding international instrument on plastic pollution, the Africa Major
Dodoma. As the world prepares to mark World Environment Day on June 5, 2025, the National Environment Management Council (NEMC) has urged Tanzanians to reduce plastic use, reuse materials, and
Dar es Salaam. The National Environment Management Council (NEMC) has called on Tanzanians to take swift and decisive action to curb uncontrolled plastic use, warning of severe consequences for public
Dar es Salaam. The waste in your compound may not be just garbage—it could be a valuable resource that generates wealth and employment. Experts are urging Tanzanians to rethink waste
Dar es Salaam. According to the Local Government (District Authorities) Act No. 7 of 1982, the primary duty of Local Government Authorities (LGAs) is to protect and promote public health,
Dar es Salaam. Environmental sanitation stakeholders have called for establishment of eco-systems for management of solid waste in the country.They have pointed out that the main reasons solid waste has
Dar es Salaam. At 9:30 pm, Mariam Rashid (35) walks anxiously through her neighborhood in Vingunguti, Dar es Salaam, holding a large bundle of waste in her hand. After a five-minute