• Rights Advocacy
    Legal Expertise
    We do so by providing legal expertise to vulnerable groups such
    as children, women and disabled people.
  • Policy Engagement
    Processes and Actions
    Determine how policies affect ordinary Tanzanians, particularly
    the most vulnerable citizens.
  • Capacity Enhancement
    HumanRights
    Capacity enhancement programs in governance, human rights
    and natural resources management.

Who We Are

The Centre for Environmental Law and Governance was established in 2009 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania as a non-profit organization for the purpose of disseminating environmental and natural resources education, human rights, civic and legal aid and education to Tanzanians of all calibres who may otherwise not have a vehicle through which this crucial knowledge could reach them.

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Vision

A well governed society whose rights are known, respected, and protected.

Mission

To seek good governance through capacity enhancement, rights advocacy and policy engagement.

Core Values

Transparency and accountability, Honesty, Integrity, Gender equality and equity, Teamwork and volunteerism, Commitment

Objectives

The capacity of selected stakeholders to engage and ensure good governance in the environment, forestry and wildlife management...

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News & Resources

Our Work

Our Projects

CELG has been implementing several of capacity enhancement programs in governance, human rights and natural resources management

FAQ

CELG has been implementing several of capacity enhancement programs in governance, human rights and natural resources management. CELG implements community empowerment through training, workshops, mentoring, tailor-made programs and organizational development

In a globalizing world where millions of individuals and communities face discrimination and violence, it is essential to have a shared value system that calls on governments, institutions and individuals to respect the fundamental rights of all people.

We do not represent individuals in legal matters or take on individual cases. When we receive such requests, we try to suggest organizations that can help.

CELG strives to increase community participation in decision making processes and actions that determine how policies affect ordinary Tanzanians, particularly the most vulnerable citizens.