At Disability Relief Services Tanzania (DRST), we are dedicated to building a sustainable future by ensuring that vulnerable communities—especially people with disabilities, women, and youth—are actively engaged in climate action and environmental conservation. Our work focuses on strengthening resilience, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and advocating for policies that support a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy.
Our Key Areas of Focus
Adaptation to Climate Change
We develop and implement climate adaptation strategies that enhance community and infrastructure resilience to extreme weather events, changing rainfall patterns, and sea-level rise. By improving water resource management and promoting nature-based solutions like wetland restoration and mangrove protection, we help safeguard both people and ecosystems.
Sustainable Agriculture and Land Use
To ensure food security and environmental sustainability, we support climate-smart agricultural practices such as agro-ecology, organic farming, and conservation agriculture. Our work also promotes responsible land management techniques like agroforestry and zero-deforestation policies to enhance soil health and carbon sequestration.
Driving Policy Change and Climate Resilience
DRST advocates for inclusive climate policies, transparent climate financing, and resilient community-driven solutions. We work with policymakers to ensure that youth, women, people with disabilities and other marginalized groups are not left behind in climate action and sustainable development efforts.
Conservation and Biodiversity Protection
Protecting biodiversity is at the heart of our mission. We establish conservation programs, combat illegal wildlife trade, and promote sustainable tourism that supports both local communities and environmental preservation. Our education initiatives raise awareness about the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem health.
Waste Management and Circular Economy
To reduce environmental pollution, we promote waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable product design. Through community engagement and awareness campaigns, we advocate for a circular economy that minimizes waste and maximizes resource efficiency.
Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions
We champion the use of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, while encouraging energy efficiency across industries, transportation, and households. Our initiatives also include promoting low-carbon transportation systems and reforestation efforts to absorb carbon emissions.
Research and Development
Innovation is key to tackling climate change. DRST invests in scientific research, knowledge sharing, and technology developmentin areas such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and clean technologies.
