Restoring landscapes.
Empowering communities.
Building Tanzania.
SuLTA works at the intersection of ecosystem restoration, climate resilience, and equitable land governance — putting vulnerable communities at the heart of sustainable change across Tanzania.
Programme Pillars
Founding Members
Area of Operation
Articles in Constitution
Year Established
Who We Are
Sustainable Landscapes Tanzania (SuLTA) is a registered NGO headquartered in Arusha Region, working nationally to restore Tanzania’s landscapes and build enduring community resilience.
A Tanzania of sustainable landscapes that is resilient and harmonious, where rural and urban communities thrive, ecosystems are healthy, and land is managed equitably.
To empower rural and urban communities in Tanzania to build climate resilience, restore and protect ecosystems, reduce land-use conflicts, and enhance sustainability through community-led action.
Six Pillars of Change
Our work is organised around six interconnected programme objectives, each addressing a critical dimension of Tanzania’s landscape and community challenges.
Green Infrastructure & Planning
Promoting sustainable land-use planning and green infrastructure that improves liveability and resource efficiency in urban and rural Tanzania.
Ecosystem Restoration
Community-based restoration of degraded ecosystems, including reforestation programmes and urban greening initiatives across Tanzania.
Climate Resilience
Strengthening the capacity of vulnerable communities to anticipate, withstand, and recover from climate-related shocks and stresses.
Equitable Land Governance
Advocating for transparent, fair land governance by mitigating conflicts through participatory dispute resolution and community awareness.
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Promoting farming techniques that enhance soil health, water security, and productivity among smallholder farmers across Tanzania.
Community Capacity
Building knowledge, skills, and local ownership in natural resource management, land-use planning, and environmental policy advocacy.
The Principles That Guide Us
These eight values are not aspirational statements — they are operational commitments shaping every programme, partnership, and decision SuLTA makes.
Community Empowerment
Communities are the primary agents of change — we transfer knowledge, resources, and real decision-making authority locally.
Environmental Stewardship
Long-term, responsible care of Tanzania’s land, water, forests, and biodiversity guided by ecological integrity.
Equity & Inclusion
Women, children, youth, elders and caregivers are centred in our governance, programmes, and advocacy — not as afterthoughts.
Transparency & Accountability
Open governance, audited accounts, and community feedback mechanisms keep us accountable to all stakeholders.
Collaboration & Partnership
Strategic alliances with government, civil society, communities, and the private sector are central to our model.
Innovation & Learning
We apply evidence-based, adaptive approaches — continuously learning from community feedback and field experience.
Climate Justice
Those least responsible for climate change are most affected. We advocate for fair and just adaptation policies.
Conflict Sensitivity
We integrate conflict-sensitive approaches into all land governance and community engagement work.
Theory of Change
An interconnected crisis
Land degradation, ecosystem loss, climate vulnerability, and land-use conflict are pushing Tanzania’s most vulnerable communities into poverty and instability.
Resources & expertise mobilised
Technical expertise, financial resources, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and evidence-based community engagement tools.
Four integrated pathways
Ecosystem restoration · Climate resilience building · Equitable land governance · Green infrastructure and sustainable planning.
Measurable results on the ground
Trained community members, restored ecosystems, resolved conflicts, green spaces created, and policy recommendations submitted.
Lasting community-level change
Reduced land degradation, resilient livelihoods, improved food and water security, fewer conflicts, and stronger governance systems.
Tanzania’s landscapes are sustainable, equitable & resilient
Ecosystems are healthy, communities thrive, and land is managed equitably — for present and future generations.
“Water sustains land. Land sustains life. Life sustains community. That is the story SuLTA exists to protect.”
— SuLTA Constitution, Preamble 2026
The People Behind SuLTA
Eight founding members — all Tanzanian nationals — united by a shared commitment to sustainable landscapes, climate justice, and community resilience.
Governance Structure
SuLTA is governed by a Board of Directors comprising the Chairperson, Executive Director, Treasurer, and three additional members appointed by the General Meeting. The Board meets at least twice yearly and is fully accountable to the General Meeting — the supreme organ of the organisation. Office bearers serve four-year terms and may be re-elected once.
Membership & Financial Accountability
Membership is voluntary and open to any Tanzanian national aged 18 and above. SuLTA maintains full financial transparency with independently audited accounts. All bank transactions require signatures from two of three authorised signatories. Funds are applied solely toward the promotion of SuLTA’s objectives as stated in our Constitution (NGO Act No. 24 of 2002).
Work With Us
SuLTA welcomes partnerships with donors, governments, civil society, researchers, and the private sector who share our commitment to Tanzania’s landscapes and communities.
Government Agencies
Land governance, climate adaptation, and green planning implementation at district and ward level.
International Donors
Trusted on-the-ground implementation capacity, community access, and rigorous accountability.
Private Sector
CSR programmes, landscape restoration investment, and supply chain sustainability.
Research Institutions
Co-research, monitoring partnerships, and applied science collaborations.
Ready to make an impact together?
Whether you want to fund a programme, co-design an initiative, or explore a strategic partnership — we would love to hear from you. SuLTA is designed from the ground up as a collaborative, convening organisation.
Get In Touch
We welcome enquiries from communities, funders, researchers, government agencies, and partner organisations.
P.O. Box 1, Arusha
Republic of Tanzania
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