The Eastern Arc Mountains Conservation Endowment Fund (EAMCEF) has been honoured with the Excellence in Environmental Conservation Financing, Biodiversity Protection and Sustainable Natural Resource Management Award in East Africa.
The Award was presented on 31st October 2026 at The Serena Hotel, Dar es Salaam, during the ceremony of East Africa Conservation Excellence Awards (EACEA) 2026.Since its establishment in June 2001, EAMCEF has tirelessly worked with Government Departments, Institutions and Agencies, Conservation and Development Partners, Civil Society Organisations, Community-Based Organisations and Local Communities to safeguard and sustain the Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania, the globally significant ecosystem while improving livelihoods of the adjacent communities , enhancing socio-economic development and climate change resilience at all levels.
This recognition reflects the collective efforts of EAMCEF, its partners and local communities in advancing impactful conservation of the Eastern Arc Mountains (EAMs) and sustainable development in Tanzania. EAMCEF appreciates the EACEA Organising Committee, together with all its partners and stakeholders, for their distinguished collaboration and unwavering commitment.
This Award is and will remain dedicated to all our partners, collaborators, supporters and nature loving friends. Let’s keep conserving the EAMs for present and future generations, Together, We Shall Win and Prevail!.
