ATEHA’s Environment and Climate projects focuses on addressing the growing impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on ecosystems, livelihoods, and public health in Africa. Our work integrates scientific research, community-based interventions, and policy engagement to promote sustainable environmental management and climate resilience.
We implement initiatives that tackle critical challenges such as water pollution, air quality, climate-driven changes in agricultural practices, and ecosystem degradation. Through innovative approaches including climate-smart agriculture, nature-based solutions, and environmental monitoring we support communities and institutions to adapt to changing environmental conditions while reducing risks to human health and biodiversity.
Our Environment and Climate projects are outlined below, highlighting key interventions that advance sustainable ecosystems, strengthen climate resilience, and protect community health across Africa.
1. Integrated Water Pollution Control in Lake Burunge
Implementing community-based and scientific interventions to reduce agricultural runoff, pesticide residues, and industrial pollutants affecting Lake Burunge. The project combines water quality monitoring, ecosystem restoration, and local governance strengthening to protect biodiversity and livelihoods.
2. Climate Change and Pesticide Risk Dynamics
Assessing how climate variability (temperature, rainfall patterns) influences pesticide use, pest outbreaks, and human exposure risks. The project supports climate-resilient agricultural practices and safer alternatives.
3. Air Quality Monitoring and Health Impact Assessment in Urban Tanzania
Deploying low-cost sensors to monitor PM2.5 and air pollutants in cities like Dar es Salaam, linking data to public health outcomes and supporting national air quality policy development.
4. Climate Change and Water Safety Program
Addressing increased risks of water contamination and waterborne diseases due to flooding and drought.
Key activities:
• Water quality monitoring in vulnerable communities
• Promote climate-resilient sanitation systems
• Community awareness on safe water practices
5. Climate-Smart Agriculture and Health Protection
Reducing health risks associated with changing pesticide use patterns due to climate change.
Key activities:
• Promote integrated pest management (IPM)
• Train farmers on safe pesticide use under changing climates
• Introduce biopesticides and safer alternatives
6. Nature-Based Solutions for Health and Climate
Promoting ecosystem restoration to improve health outcomes.
Key activities:
• Reforestation and watershed protection
• Urban green spaces for air quality improvement
• Wetland restoration for water purification