Browsing Materials, Energy, Water and Environmental Sciences by Author "Martz, Lawrence"
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Decentralized Environmental Governance: A reflection on its role in shaping Wildlife Management Areas in Tanzania
Kiwango, Wilhelm; Komakech, Hans; Tarimo, Thadeo; Martz, Lawrence (Tropical Conservation Science, 2015-12-01)Decentralised environmental governance has become a catchy solution to environmental problems caused by the failure of traditional centralised environmental governance. It promises to transfer power and authority, improve ... -
Indigenous knowledge on development and management of shallow dug wells of Dodoma Municipality in Tanzania
Shemsanga, Ceven; Mzuka, Afred; Martz, Lawrence; Komakech, Hans; Mcharo, E. (Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2018-04-19)Dodoma city, central Tanzania, seats in a semi-arid region of East Africa with limited rains and surface water resources. Consequently, the area largely depends on shallow and deep aquifers for its freshwater needs. Owing ... -
Levels of community participation and satisfaction with decentralized wildlife management in Idodi-Pawaga Wildlife Management Area, Tanzania
Kiwango, Wilhelm; Komakech, Hans; Tarimo, Thadeo; Martz, Lawrence (Taylor & Francis online, 2017-09-14)Participatory approaches to conservation are viewed as a plausible alternative to the old ‘fortress conservation’ approach. The design and implementation of these approaches in developing countries have tended to embrace ... -
Origin and mechanisms of high salinity in Hombolo Dam and groundwater in Dodoma municipality Tanzania, revealed
Shemsanga, Ceven; Muzuka, Afred; Martz, Lawrence; Komakech, Hans; Elisante, Eliapenda; Kisaka, Marry; Ntuza, Cosmas (Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2017-05-12)The Hombolo dam (HD), in central Tanzania, is a shallow reservoir characterized by high salinity that limits its use for human activities. The origin of the salinity, mechanisms of reaching and concentrating in the dam ... -
Statistics in Climate Variability, Dry Spells, and Implications for Local Livelihoods in Semiarid Regions of Tanzania: The Way Forward
Shemsanga, Ceven; Muzuka, Afred; Martz, Lawrence; Komakech, Hans; Omambia, Anne Nyatichi (Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2016-10-13)The Dodoma municipality, a semiarid region of Tanzania, is characterized by limited rains, lack of surface water sources, and a high frequency of extreme climate events, particularly droughts and floods. These disadvantaged ...