Soils for the Future Tanzania
Soils for the Future Tanzania
Improving soil is a solution for conservation, community and climate challenges
Our Vision
At Soils for the Future Tanzania (SftFTZ), our vision is to restore Tanzania’s degraded grasslands and savanna ecosystems to benefit nature and people – particularly those who depend directly on the land. By working with pastoral communities, we enhance grazing and fire management practices to increase soil carbon storage, a crucial step in strengthening climate resilience. This stored carbon is used to create carbon credits that can be sold to support these management activities, creating a sustainable funding model that supports land restoration and local livelihoods.
Partnering with Pastoralists for a Sustainable Future
Pastoralists play a vital role in managing and restoring their lands. Our approach reinforces traditional pastoral practices, ensuring that grazing remains a sustainable, resilient and hopefully primary livelihood. By collaborating with SftFTZ, pastoral communities increase soil carbon, which is converted into carbon credits—providing long-term financial support for cultural and ecological sustainability.
News and Updates
May 2025 - Misinformation in the news and the real story
Misinformation surrounding land use and conservation efforts in Africa is not new. In Rachel Nuewer’s article, Africa’s Conservation Conundrum, Maxi Pia Louis, director of the Namibian Association of Community Based Natural Resource Management Support Organizations states “People don’t respect science anymore, and they’re making decisions without really having evidence. People are just emotive, and that is my biggest concern.” Some falsely claim that soil carbon projects harm pastoralism to draw on such emotions. The reality is the opposite: Partner organization Soils for the Future Africa and their Kajiado Rangeland Carbon Project (KRCP) is built on transparency, community leadership, and sustainability, supporting a future where both people and the ecosystems they depend on thrive.​
See: CarbonSolve's official response to recent misinformation
​Check out: Soils for the Future Africa to get the facts