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As the world prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026, the contribution of women in science and conservation continues to gain global recognition. Among them is Dr. Janemary Ntalwila, a senior researcher at the Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) and a leading expert in addressing human–wildlife conflict.

Dr. Ntalwila’s research focuses on developing practical, science-based solutions that enable coexistence between communities and wildlife, including species such as elephants, crocodiles, hippos, and lions, which often come into conflict with people living near wildlife habitats.

According to Dr. Ntalwila, scientific research plays a critical role in guiding sustainable coexistence strategies, helping communities reduce risks while protecting wildlife populations.

One of the most impactful initiatives implemented through TAWIRI and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism involves the construction of special protective enclosures designed to minimize attacks from crocodiles and hippos in communities living near rivers and lakes.

These enclosures have significantly improved safety for residents who rely on water bodies for daily activities such as fishing, water collection, and transportation.

So far, the Government of Tanzania has supported the construction of more than 50 protective enclosures in highly affected areas including Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, Lake Nyasa, and major rivers such as Ruvu, Pangani, Kilombero, Ugalla, and Ruvuma.

In addition to infrastructure development, the program also includes community education and awareness initiatives to ensure residents understand how to use and maintain these protective structures effectively.

Dr. Ntalwila’s work demonstrates how science, conservation, and community engagement can work together to promote both human safety and wildlife protection, reinforcing Tanzania’s commitment to sustainable conservation.

Her leadership highlights the growing influence of women in conservation science, inspiring the next generation of researchers working to protect biodiversity while supporting community livelihoods.

Wanawake kutoka Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Wanyamapori Tanzania (TAWIRI ) wameungana na wanawake wengine wa Mkoa wa Arusha katika maadhimisho ya siku ya Wanawake Mkoa humo ambayo yanafanyika katika Viwanja vya Ngarenaro.

Wakizungumza na mwanahabari wetu, Wanawake hao wamesema wanajivunia kufanya kazi katika Taasisi ambayo ni injini ya uhifadhi kupitia tafiti za Wanyamapori ambazo hutumika kwa ustawi wa Uhifadhi na kukuza Utalii nchini.

Kauli mbiu ya siku ya wanawake mwaka huu ni
“WANAWAKE NA WASICHANA , MSINGI WA MAENDELEO JUMUISHI KUFIKIA DIRA YA 2050.”

Waziri wa Maliasili na utalii nchini Dkt. Ashatu Kijaji (Mb) ameitaka Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Wanyamapori Tanzania (TAWIRI) kukamilisha zoezi la kuwafunga tembo viongozi wa makundi mikanda ya visukuma mawimbi (GPS COLLARS) ili kufuatilia mienendo yao na kudhibiti Migongano kati yao na binadamu.

Dkt. Kijaji amesema hayo leo 03 Machi, 2026 katika Kilele cha Maadhimisho ya Siku ya Wanyamapori Duniani ambayo Kitaifa yamefanyika Viwanja vya Nanenane vilivyopo Njiro jijini Arusha.

Aidha, amesema kuimarika kwa Uhifadhi wa rasilimali za wanyamapori kumechochea ukuaji wa sekta ya utalii nchini. “ idadi ya watalii imeongezeka kutoka 5,360,247 mwaka 2024 hadi watalii 5,935,561 mwaka 2025 sawa na ongezeko la asilimia 10.73” amefafanua Dkt. Kijaji

Dkt. Kijaji amesema Serikali inaendelea na mikakati ya kuhakikisha wanyamapori wanakuwa salama na watu wanakuwa salama “Wanyamapori ni rasilimali muhimu katika uchumi wa nchi ambapo kupitia utalii kumekuwa na ongezeko la fedha za kigeni kutoka Dola za Marekani Bilioni 3.9 hadi kufikia dola bilioni 4.4 sawa na ongezeko la asilimia 12.82.”

Akibainisha changamoto za sekta ya uhifadhi, amesema Kuongezeka kwa migongano baina ya binadamu na wanyamapori wakali na waharibifu kunasababisha mahusiano hasi kati ya binadamu na wanyamapori “ nielekeze kufanyika tafiti za kimkakati ili kubaini mbinu mpya za kukabiliana na changamoto hii” amehimiza Dkt.Kijaji

Aidha, amesema udhibiti wa migongano unaendelea ambapo tembo 176 viongozi wa makundi wamefungwa mikanda Ya visukuma mawimbi ili kufuatilia mienendo yao na kuthibiti uharibifu. Pia Kwa mamba na viboko tayari
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