Who We Are

Tanzania Conservation and Community Empowerment Initiative (TACCEI) is a Tanzanian non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to safeguarding biodiversity, advancing climate adaptation, and fostering sustainable community development. At TACCEI, we work to bridge the gap between biodiversity conservation and human well-being by implementing evidence-based, community-led interventions. Our work secures critical ecosystems while equipping local communities with the tools and climate resilience necessary to lead their own development.

We achieve this by:

Empowering Communities

To sustainably manage, protect, and directly benefit from their wildlife, forests and other natural heritage.

Fostering Biodiversity Conservation

By securing vital wildlife habitats, enhancing community livelihoods, and championing lasting human-wildlife coexistence.

Advancing Climate Adaptation

by driving locally-led innovation and integrating traditional ecological knowledge with scientific research to build lasting community resilience.

Through strategic collaborations spanning local communities, research institutions, and global partners, we advance scientific research, spearhead climate adaptation, and implement sustainable conservation models.