DAR ES SALAAM, May 12 -- THE Minister of State in the Vice Presidents Office (Union and Environment), Engineer Hamad Yusuf Masauni, has announced that the 2026 World Environment Day celebrations will be accompanied by a series of national events aimed at raising awareness on environmental conservation, addressing climate change, and bringing together stakeholders to discuss key environmental issues in the country.

Speaking to journalists, Minister Masauni said the planned activities will include public education campaigns on environmental protection, as well as a tree-planting exercise scheduled for May 15, 2026, at Kidete Dam in Kilosa District. The initiative is part of broader efforts to conserve the environment and protect water sour...