Tanzania, April 30 -- Dar es Salaam. Over the past 40 years, the National Environment Management Council (NEMC) has approved more than 35,000 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) certificates, supporting development while enforcing environmental safeguards.

Speaking ahead of the council's 40th anniversary, NEMC Executive Director Immaculate Semesi said the milestone reflects efforts to balance economic growth with environmental protection.

"This is evidence of how Tanzania has managed to align development with environmental protection," she said.

Dr Semesi said more than 28,000 permits issued in the industrial and commercial sectors have strengthened compliance with environmental standards and supported the competitiveness of Tanzania...