Title: Environmental and social impact assessment for proposed additional investment sub-projects in Tanga City
Abstract: The objective of the Strategic Cities Project for Tanzania is to improve the quality of and access to basic urban services in seven elected Participating Local Government Authorities (LGAs). Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: ensuring sustainability, security and the equitable use of resources for meeting the basic needs of the present and future generations without degrading the environment or risking health or safety; to prevent and control degradation of land, water, vegetation and air which constitute our life support system; to conserve and enhance our natural and man-made heritage, including the biological diversity of the unique ecosystem of Tanzania; to improve the condition and productivity of degraded areas including rural and urban settlement in order that all Tanzanians may live in safe, healthful, productive and aesthetically pleasing surroundings; and to raise public awareness and understanding of the essential linkages between environment and development and to promote individual and community participation in the environmental action.
Publication Year: 2016
Publication Date: 2016-07-01
Language: en
Type: article
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