The Organisation
The Oceancy is a non governmental organisation focused on restoring natural environments to preserve biodiversity and combat climate change. The main focus is into the protection and restoration of three vital marine ecosystems such as seagrass meadows, mangrove forests and coral reefs.
In addition, The Oceancy initiates further action by educating our audiences about ocean conservation topics, in order to promote the highest green standards and inspire positive environmental change on a global scale.
At The Oceancy, we believe that empowering local, and often underrepresented, communities to directly carry out and manage their own ecosystem restoration projects can be a leading force towards combating climate change, building up communities, and empowering everyone to protect our planet.
Our Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO TEACH, TRAIN AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES, AND COMPANIES TO TAKE THE NEXT RIGHT STEPS IN SAVING OUR OCEANS BY CARRYING OUT RESTORATION PROJECTS AND SPREADING OCEANIC CONSERVATION AWARENESS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.
We work directly in partnership with small local NGOs and organizations who want to save and restore their blue carbon habitats and provide environmental education and social development to their communities. The Oceancy directly empowers these communities to restore and maintain their own nearby ecosystems.
Project Objectives:
- Plant 1 Million Mangrove Trees : Restore degraded areas along the Tanzanian coast by planting over 1 million mangrove trees.
- Empower Local Communities : Engage and empower local communities through training and employment opportunities, ensuring their active participation and ownership.
- Sequester CO2 : Quantify and optimize carbon sequestration potential to contribute to global climate mitigation efforts.
- Restore Biodiversity : Restore diverse habitats for plant and animal species, prioritizing protection for endangered species endemic to the area.
- Improve Livelihoods : Promote sustainable livelihoods and economic opportunities for local communities while enhancing food security and resilience to climate change impacts.
Details:
- Location and size of area (BWENI, Tanga District – 13 ha, KIPUMBWI, Tanga District – 301 ha)
- Number of trees we want to plant ( over 1 million trees)
- Number of people to be involved ( over 50 people )
