en.Wedoany.com Reported - Coca-Cola is advancing positive water use through a project in Tanzania, investing $1.94 million in the eastern part of the country. The project focuses on restoring water sources in the Ruvu Basin, which supplies Dar es Salaam, to enhance water security for water-scarce communities, farms, and businesses. This initiative targets the Ng'lengelei catchment area within the Ruvu sub-basin, with core tasks centered on improving local water replenishment and watershed management through nature-based solutions and catchment restoration.

In terms of implementation, the project is not merely a single tree-planting endeavor. It also includes capacity building for watershed management, restoration of degraded catchment areas, improvement of water resource management mechanisms, and the promotion of more climate-resilient livelihood practices. According to current arrangements, the project is led by the Global Water Challenge organization and jointly implemented by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Wami-Ruvu Basin Water Board. It covers three key areas: water source restoration, community water security, and agricultural livelihoods.

Coca-Cola stated that this work is part of its African water stewardship initiative, aiming to improve the health of critical watersheds and enhance local communities' access to water and sanitation services. The IUCN's focus in Tanzania is on protecting and restoring the natural environment while ensuring the project aligns with local development and environmental needs.

As projected, afforestation and climate-resilient livelihood practices are expected to benefit at least 2,000 local farmers. Coca-Cola launched its African water stewardship plan in 2024, with a total investment of nearly $25 million, aiming to help address critical water challenges in communities across 20 African countries by 2030. For the Tanzania project specifically, the current work has progressed from watershed identification and partner coordination to the stages of catchment restoration and delivering community benefits.

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