Conserving rivers and their biodiversity in Tanzania

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dc.creatorSeeteram, N. A.
dc.creatorHyera, P. T.
dc.creatorKaaya, L. T.
dc.creatorLalika, M. C. S.
dc.creatorAnderson, E. P.
dc.date2021-04-24T07:27:02Z
dc.date2021-04-24T07:27:02Z
dc.date2019
dc.date.accessioned2022-10-25T08:52:52Z
dc.date.available2022-10-25T08:52:52Z
dc.descriptionWater 2019, 11, 2612
dc.descriptionThe United Republic of Tanzania (Tanzania) is rich in freshwater resources and biodiversity. In this article, we highlight the importance of Tanzanian rivers and make a case for the conservation of the freshwater and terrestrial species that rely on these rivers. We provide an overview of current knowledge on Tanzanian rivers and discuss progress towards implementation of the National Water Policy (2002) and Water Management Act (2009), two legislative instruments that have motivated environmental flow assessments on at least six major rivers and o er legal backing for river conservation. We examine major challenges that pose significant threats to water security for river ecosystems and humans in Tanzania, among those: (1) human population growth, (2) agricultural expansion, (3) river flow alterations, (4) industrialization, (5) introduced species, and (6) climate change. We conclude by o ering recommendations for future river conservation e orts in Tanzania.
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dc.identifierSeeteram NA, Hyera PT, Kaaya LT, Lalika MCS, Anderson EP. (2009). Conserving Rivers and Their Biodiversity in Tanzania. Water. 2019; 11(12):2612. https://doi.org/10.3390/w11122612
dc.identifierhttps://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/3479
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/93107
dc.languageen
dc.publisherMDPI
dc.subjectEast Africa
dc.subjectFreshwater
dc.subjectPolicy
dc.subjectTropical
dc.subjectEnvironmental flows
dc.titleConserving rivers and their biodiversity in Tanzania
dc.typeArticle

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