Marco Andrew Njana

Dr. Marco Njana served as a leading Nature-Based Solutions personnel member for VCS Tanzania Country Program since 2020 to August 2025. He oversees partnership with the Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS) and other Government and non-governmental entities on the development of a large-scale forest carbon project in compliance with Verra Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) and Climate Community and Biodiversity Standard (CCBS) to be implemented on state protected areas managed by TFS. He also led project description in line with VCS and CCBS. The project aims to reduce loss of natural remaining forests in the designated national forest reserves, which are critical for biodiversity conservation. Dr. Njana also serves as a forest carbon accounting expert in the overall development of the project. Dr. Njana has reasonable familiarity with policies, laws, regulations and guidelines related to carbon trading notably forest, environmental and land policies. Before joining WCS, Dr. Njana worked for TFS and National Carbon Monitoring Centre (NCMC) of Tanzania. At TFS he oversaw management of mangrove forests while at NCMC he served as an Assistant Director and Head of Monitoring Reporting and Verification (MRV) unit. During his service, NCMC successfully prepared Forest Reference Emission Level (FREL) for the United Republic of Tanzania and submitted it to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in early 2017. The FREL went through a rigorous review process and was finally published by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat. Tanzania is one among 40 countries worldwide and one among 11 African countries which successfully completed the submission of FREL to UNFCCC by mid-2018. FREL is one of the requirements needed for countries to participate in result-based mechanisms for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+). Tanzania’s FREL can be accessed online at: https://redd.unfccc.int/files/2017_submission_frel_tanzania.pdf He holds a PhD in forestry from the Sokoine University of Agriculture (2015). For the past 15 years, Dr. Njana has also authored and co-authored over 25 peer-reviewed articles, served as a reviewer to over 30 international journals and led many consultancy assignments on ecology and natural resources management.

• Sarah, Walker, Dr., swalker@wcs.org, Wildlife Conservation Society, Washington DC
• Eliakimu, Zahabu, Prof., zahabu@sua.ac.tz, Tanzania’s National Carbon Monitoring Centre, Morogoro
• Simon, Lugandu, Dr., slugandu@wcs.org, Wildlife Conservation Society, Dar es Salaam

• 4.1 Peer reviewed papers
• 4.1.1 Fischer, F. J., Chave, J., Zanne, A., Jucker, T., Fajardo, A., Fayolle, A., de Lima, A. R. F., Vieilledent, G., Beeckman, H., Hubau, W., de Mil, T., Wallenus, D., Aldana, A. M., Alvarez-Dávila, E.,Alves, L. F., Apgaua, D. M. G., Arcanjo, F., Bastin, J. F., Bilous, A., Birnbaum, P., Blyshchyk, V., Borah, J., Boukili, V., Camarero, J. J., Casas, L., Gatti, R. C., Chambers, J. Q., Fabiano, E. C., Choat, B., Conti, G., Cornwell, W., Dar, J. A., Das, A. K., Dobler, M., Dougabka, D., Edwards, D. P., Evans, R., Falster, D., Fearnside, P., Flores, O., Fyllas, N., Gérard, J., Goodman, R. C., Guibal, D., Henao-Diaz, L. F., Hervé, V., Hietz, P., Homeier, J., Ibanez, T., Ilic, J., Jansen, S., Kaltia, R. M., Kenzo, T., Kinderman, L., Kothandaraman, S., Kotowska, M., Kubota, Y., Langbour, P., Lawson, J., de Lima, A. L. A., Link, R. M., Linstädter, A., López, R., Macinnis-Ng, C., Magnago, L. F. S., Martin, A. R., Matheny, A. M., McCarthy, J. K., Miller, R. B., Nah, A. J., Nelson, B. W., Njana, M., Nogueira, E. M., Oliveira, A., Oliveira, R., Olson, M., Onoda, Y., Paul, K., Piotto, D., Radtke, P., Razafindratsima, O., Ramanantonatoandro, T., Read, J., Richardson, S., de la Riva, E. G., Rodríguez-Reyes, O., Rolim, S. G., Rojo, V., Rosell, J. A., Salguero-Gómez, R., Santini, N. S., Schuldt, B., Schwendenmann, L., Sellin, A., Staples, T., Stevenson, P. R., Sundarapandian, S., van der Sande, M. T., Thibaut, B., Tng, D. Y. P., Torezan, J. M. D., Villanueva, B., Weiskittel, W., Wells, J., Wright, S. J., Zieminska, K. (2026). Beyond species means – the intraspecific contribution to global wood density variation. New Phytologist. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.70860
• 4.1.2 Njana, M. A. and Simon, O. (2025). Protected area effectiveness is pivotal in nature-based solutions for carbon neutrality: A tale from the Eastern Arc Mountains, Tanzania. Ecological Indicators 180, 114306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2025.114306.
• 4.1.3 Njana, M. A. (2025). Ecological significance of protected areas in the tropical mountains of Eastern Africa. Ecological Indicators 170, 113010 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2024.113010.
• 4.1.4 Platts, P. J., Schaafsma, M., Turner, R. K., Burgess, N. D., Fisher, B., Mbilinyi, B. P., Munishi, P. K. T., Ricketts, T. H., Swetnam R. D., Ahrends, A.,Ashagre, B. B., Bayliss, J., Gereau, R. E., Green, J. M. H., Green, R. E., Jeha, L., Lewis, S. L., Marchant, R., Marshall, A. R.,Morse-Jones, S., Mwakatilas, Njana, M. A., Shirima, D. D., Willcock, S., and Balmford, A. (2023). Inequitable Gains and Losses from Conservation in a Global Biodiversity Hotspot. Environmental and Resource Economics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10640-023-00798-y.
• 4.1.5 Maseta, G. J., Mwansasu, S., and Njana, M. A. (2021). Carbon dynamics and sequestration by urban mangrove forests of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science 20 (2): 11-23. doi: 10.4314/wiojms.v20i2.2.
• 4.1.6 Njana, M. A., Mbilinyi, B., and Zahabu, E. (2021). The role of forests in mitigation of global climate change: Empirical evidence from Tanzania. Environmental Challenges 4: 100170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2021.100170.
• 4.1.7 Njana, M. A. (2020). Structure, growth, and sustainability of mangrove forests in mainland Tanzania. Global Ecology and Conservation. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2020.e01394.
• 4.1.8 Mauya, E. W., Mugasha, W. A., Njana, M. A., Zahabu, E., and Malimbwi, R. (2019). Carbon stocks for different land cover types in Mainland Tanzania. Carbon Balance and Management, 14 (4) 2019. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13021-019-0120-1.
• 4.1.9 Mugasha, W. A., Mauya, E. W., Njana, M. A., Karlsson, K., Malimbwi, R. E., and Ernest, S. (2019). Height-Diameter Allometry for Trees Species in Tanzania Mainland. International Journal of Forestry Research 4832849. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/4832849.
• 4.1.10 Capitani, C., Mukama, K., Malugu, L., Mbilinyi, B., Chamunya, N., Kempen, B., Mant, R., Malimbwi, R., Munishi, P., Njana, M. A., Ortmann, A., Platts, P., Runsten, L., Sassen, M., Sayo, P., Shirima, D., Zahabu, E., and Burgess, N. (2019). Scenarios of land use and land cover change and their multiple impacts on natural capital in Tanzania. Environmental Conservation 46 (1): 17 - 24. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0376892918000255.
• 4.1.11 Ashagre, B. B, Platts, P. J., Njana, M. A., Burgess, N. D., Balmford, A., Turner, R. K., and Schaafsma, M. (2018). Integrated modelling for economic valuation of the role of forests and woodlands in drinking water provision to two African cities. Ecosystem Services 32: 50 - 61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoser.2018.05.004.
• 4.1.12 Njana, M. A., Zahabu, E., and Malimbwi, R. E. (2018). Carbon stocks and productivity of mangrove forests in Tanzania. Southern Forests - A Journal of Forest Science 80 (3): 217 - 232. https://doi.org/10.2989/20702620.2017.1333414.
• 4.1.13 Njana, M. A. (2017). Indirect methods of tree biomass estimation and their uncertainties. Southern Forests - A Journal of Forest Science 79 (1): 41 - 49. https://doi.org/10.2989/20702620.2016.1233753.
• 4.1.14 Njana, M. A., Meilby, H., Eid, T., Zahabu, E., and Malimbwi, R. E. (2016). Importance of tree basic density in biomass estimation and associated uncertainties: A case of three mangrove species in Tanzania. Annals of Forest Science 73: 1073 - 1087. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13595-016-0583-0.
• 4.1.15 Njana, M. A., Bollandsås, O. M., Eid, T., Zahabu, E., and Malimbwi, R. E. (2016). Above- and belowground biomass models for three mangrove species in Tanzania: A non-linear mixed-effects modelling approach. Annals of Forest Science 73: 353-369. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13595-015-0524-3.
• 4.1.16 Njana, M. A., Eid, T., Zahabu, E., and Malimbwi, R. E. (2015). Procedures for quantification of belowground biomass of three mangrove species. Wetland Ecology and Management 23 (4): 749 - 764. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11273-015-9471-3.
• 4.1.17 Lund, J. F., Burgess, N., Shamshama, S. A. O., Dons, K., Isango, J., Kajembe, G. C., Meilby, H., Moyo, F., Ngaga, Y. M., Ngowi, S. E., Njana, M. A., Mwakatulukwa, E. E., Skeie, K. Theilade, I., and Treue, T. (2015). Mixed method approaches to evaluate conservation impact: evidence from decentralized forest management in Tanzania. Environmental Conservation 42 (2): 162 – 170. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0376892914000241.
• 4.1.18 Treue, T., Ngaga, Y. M., Meilby, H., Lund, J. F., Kajembe, G., Iddi, S., Blomley, T., Theilade, I., Chamshama, S.A.O., Skeie, K., Njana, M. A., Ngowi, S. E., Isango, J.A.K., and Burgess, N.D. (2014). Does Participatory Forest Management Promote Sustainable Forest Utilisation in Tanzania? Journal of Sustainable Forest Utilisation in Tanzania? Journal of International Forestry Review16 (1): 23 – 38. https://doi.org/10.1505/146554814811031279.
• 4.1.19 Njana, M. A., Kajembe, G. C., and R. E. Malimbwi (2013). Are miombo woodlands vital to livelihoods of rural households? Evidence from Uruwila and surrounding communities, Tabora, Tanzania. Journal of Forest, Trees and Livelihoods 22 (2): 124 - 140. https://doi.org/10.1080/14728028.2013.803774.
• 4.1.20 Njana, M. A., Mugasha, W., and Kajembe, G. C. (2012). Are traditional institutions effective in regulating forest use and sustaining forest resources? Experience from Nyumba-Nitu, Southern highlands, Tanzania. Tanzania Journal of Forestry and Nature Conservation 82 (1): 92 - 106.
• 4.1.21 Kajembe, G. C., Mbwambo, J. S., Mwakalobho, A., Kimaro, D. N., and Njana, M. A. (2010). Potential of indigenous knowledge in climate change adaptation and mitigation: Prospects and challenges for Tanzania. Journal of Continuing Education and Extension (JCEE) 3 (2): 76 – 84.
• 4.2 Book chapters
• 4.2.1 Njana, A.M. (2024). Approaches for Improving Estimation of Belowground Biomass of Mangrove Forests. In: Research Advances in Environment, Geography and Earth Science (Edited by Dr. Angelo Mark P Waalag). B. P. International. West Bengal, India/ London WCIN 3AX, UK. Vol. 3, pp. 93–122.
• 4.2.2 Njana, A.M., Eid, T., Bollandsås, O.M. and Zahabu, E. (2018). Biomass allometric models for mangrove forests. In: Allometric Tree biomass and volume models in Tanzania (Edited by R.E. Malimbwi, T. Eid & S.A.O. Chamshama). Department of Forest Mensuration and Management, Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania. pp. 56 – 66.
• 4.2.3 Malimbwi, R. E., Mauya, E., Zahabu, E., Katani, J., Chamshama, S. A. O., Eid, T., Bollandsås, O. M., Maliondo, S., Mugasha, W. A., Masota, A. M., Njana, M., Makero, J. S., Mshana, J. S., Luganga, H., Mathias, A., Msilika, P., Mwangi, J. and Mlagalila, H. E. (2016). Biomass and volume models for different vegetation types in Tanzania. In: Lessons and implications for REDD+ - Implementation experiences from Tanzania (Edited by Kulindwa, K., Silayo, D. S., Zahabu, E., Lokina, R., Hella, J., Hepelevu, A., Shirima, D., Marice, S. and Kalonga, S. CCIAM - SUA, Morogoro, Tanzania.
• 4.3 Published abstracts
• 4.3.1 Meilby, H., Burgess, N. D., Chamshama, S., Kajembe, G., Lund, J. F., Ngaga, Y., Ngowi, S., Njana, M., Skeie, K., Theilade, I. and Treue, T. (2012). Wealth ranking in 12 Tanzanian villages – Turning failure into triumph. Scandinavian Forest Economics Vol. 44, pp. 230. 10.22004/ag.econ.199799.
• 4.3.2 Skeie, K., Burgess, N. D., Chamshama, S., Kajembe, G., Lund, J. F., Meilby, H., Ngaga, Y., Ngowi, S., Njana, M., Theilade, I. and Treue, T. (2012). Participatory Forest Management in Tanzania and livelihoods of rural people – Evidence from 12 villages. Scandinavian Forest Economics Vol. 44, pp. 244. 10.22004/ag.econ.199815.
• 4.4 Proceedings
• 4.4.1 Mangora, M. M., Shalli, M. S., Semesi, I. S., Njana, M. A., Mwainunu, E. J., Otieno, J. E., Ntibabushile, E., Mallya, H. C., Mukama, K., Wambura, M., Chamunya, N. A., Trettin, C. C. and Stringer, C. E. (2016). Designing a mangrove research and demonstration forest in the Rufiji Delta, Tanzania. In: Proceedings of the Fifth Interagency Conference on Research in the Watersheds Headwaters to Estuaries: Advances in Watershed Science and Management (Edited by Stringer, C. E., Krauss, K. W. and Latimer, J. S.). North Charleston, South Carolina. Pp 190 – 192.
• 4.4.2 Ngaga, Y. M., Treue, T., Meilby, H., Lund, J. F., Kajembe, G. C., Chamshama, S. A. O., Theilade, I., Njana, M. A., Ngowi, S. E., Mwakatulukwa, E. E., Isano, J. A. K. and D. N. Burgess. (2013). Participatory Forest Management for more than a decade in Tanzania: Does it live to its goals?. In: Participatory Forest Management: Present state, opportunities and challenges for sustainable forest management and conservation in Tanzania (Edited by S. A. O. Chamshama, E. E. Mwakalukwa and M. A. Njana.). Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro, Tanzania. Pp 28 - 42.
• 4.4.3 Ngaga, Y. M., Kajembe, G. C., Chamshama, S. A. O. and Njana, M. A. (2009). Performance of Participatory Forest Management regimes in Tanzania: Preliminary findings in the “Applied Research in Participatory Forest Management” project. In: Participatory Forest Management for improved forest quality, livelihood and governance (Edited by L. Nshubemuki, S. A. O. Chamshama, L. Mbwambo and C. Balama). Forestry and Beekeeping Division (FBD), Dar es Salaam and Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI), Morogoro, Tanzania. Pp 93 – 110.
• 4.5 Edited textbook/Proceedings/News letter
• 4.5.1 Doggart, N., Burgess, N., Njana, M. A. and Sumbi, P (Eds.). (2017). Tanzania’s nature reserves (Special Issue). The Arc Journal Biannual Newsletter, Issue No. 30. ISSN 0856-8715.
• 4.5.2 Chamshama, S. A. O., E. E. Mwakalukwa and M. A. Njana (Eds.). (2013). Proceedings of the Second National Participatory Forest management (PFM) research conference. PFM: Present state, opportunities and challenges for sustainable forest management and conservation in Tanzania, held at Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI), Morogoro, Tanzania on 22nd August 2013.

• 8.1 Short-term training on reporting emissions and removals from forest sector, 19th – 30th June 2017, Ås, Norway. A training course organized by the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy (NIBIO), Norway.
• 8.2 Regional training course for the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region on the biodiversity and management of mangrove ecosystems, 02nd – 09th December 2013, Mombasa, Kenya. A training course organized by Coastal Ecosystems Programme UNU-INWEH (United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment, and Health), Canada.
• 8.3 Airborne Laser Scanned (ALS) and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Application in Forest Inventory and Biomass estimation, 11th – 22nd March 2013, Morogoro, Tanzania. A short course organised by Climate Change Impacts and Mitigation (CCIAM) Programme, Sokoine University of Agriculture.
• 8.4 Geographical Information System (GIS) and Remote sensing applications with integrated Lidar data and ground-based inventories for forest biomass mapping, 02nd -15th November 2011, Morogoro, Tanzania. A short course organised by Climate Change Impacts and Mitigation (CCIAM) Programme, Sokoine University of Agriculture.
• 8.5 Research methods, 13th – 15th June 2011, Morogoro, Tanzania. A short course organised by Climate Change Impacts and Mitigation (CCIAM) Programme, Sokoine University of Agriculture.
• 8.6 Governance of Natural Resources and Protected Areas (Community Based Natural Resources Management), 17th – 28th September 2007, Tabora, Tanzania. A training organized by University of Applied Sciences of South – Western Switzerland (HES/SO).
• 8.7 Introduction to ArcGIS (ARCVIEW 9.1), 23rd October – 3rd November 2006, Morogoro, Tanzania. A course organized by Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation & The University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland (EIL), Natural Resources Management Department.

• 2.1 Current address: P. O Box 1020, MOROGORO, TANZANIA.
• 2.2 Mobile phone: +255 784 979 480
• 2.3 E-mail address: marconjana2002@yahoo.com/njanama@gmail.com

• 3.1 Njana, M. A. (2015). Biomass estimation and carbon storage in mangrove forests of Tanzania. A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfilment for the requirement of the Degree of Doctoral of Philosophy in Forestry of the Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania.
• 3.2 Njana, M. A. (2008). Arborescent species diversity and stocking in the miombo woodland of Urumwa Forest Reserve and their contribution to livelihoods, Tabora, Tanzania. A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfilment for the requirement of the Degree of Master of Science in Management of Natural Resources for Sustainable Agriculture of the Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania.
• 3.3 Njana, M. A. (2005). Impact of crop cultivation in the mangrove ecosystem - A case study of Rufiji Delta, Tanzania: A special project report submitted in partial fulfilment for degree of Bachelor of Science in Forestry of Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania.

• 5.1 Dr. Marco A. Njana (Chairperson), Prof. Antony Sangeda (Secretary), Prof. John F. Kessy, Mr. Alex Njahani, Mr. James Nshare, Bwoyo and Mr. Msoffe. (February 2022). Participatory Forest Management in Tanzania - Facts and Figures. An assignment provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Dodoma, Tanzania.
• 5.2 Dr. Marco A. Njana (Chairperson), Dr. Wilson A. Mugasha (Secretary), Dr. Josiah Katani, Mr. Numan Amanzi, Mr. Emmanuel Lyimo, Miss Olipa Simon. (April 2018 – December 2019). Assessment of status, ecological potential and sustainable management of forest resources in Mainland Tanzania. Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Dodoma, Tanzania provided an assignment.

• 7.1.1 Njana, M. A. (Team Leader): EAMCEF Indicators and Baseline Figures for Monitoring and Evaluation of Conservation of the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. A consultancy assignment commissioned by Eastern Arc Mountain Conservation Endowment Fund (EAMCEF), (2026).
• 7.1.2 Njana, M. A. (Team Leader): Drivers of Land Use and Land Cover Changes and Strategic Interventions in Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. A consultancy assignment commissioned by Eastern Arc Mountain Conservation Endowment Fund (EAMCEF), (2023).
• 7.1.3 Njana, M. A. (Team Leader): Contract for Provision of Consultancy Services for the EAMCEF on Resource Mobilisation. A consultancy assignment commissioned by Eastern Arc Mountain Conservation Endowment Fund (EAMCEF), (2025).
• 7.1.4 Njana, M. A. (Team Leader): Assessment of land use and land cover changes and carbon storage dynamics in Nature Forest Reserves in Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. A consultancy assignment commissioned by Eastern Arc Mountain Conservation Endowment Fund (EAMCEF), (2021).
• 7.1.5 Njana, M. A. (Team Leader), Sanga, G. and Burgess, N. D.: Economic valuation of Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania. A consultancy assignment commissioned by Eastern Arc Mountain Conservation Endowment Fund (EAMCEF), (2019).
• 7.1.6 Kessy, J. F. and Njana, M. A. (Team Member): Environmental and Socio-economic Baseline Study: A case of Kibaha and Rufiji Districts, Tanzania. A consultancy assignment commissioned by Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), (2009).

• 9.1 18-20 September 2018: Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) 2020 Sub-regional Workshop for Africa - English speaking countries. A workshop organised by FAO. Serena Hotel – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
• 9.2 30th – 31st January 2018: A global conference on reporting for result-based REDD+ actions. A workshop organised by the Coalition for Rainforest Nations. Milan, Italy.
• 9.3 05th – 12th November 2017: Twenty third Conference of Parties (CoP23) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). A conference organised by UNFCCC. Bonn, Germany.
• 9.4 17th – 19th October 2017: A regional workshop on reporting for result-based REDD+ actions. A workshop organised by the Coalition for Rainforest Nations. Douala, Cameroon.
• 9.5 08th – 18th May 2017: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) technical sessions. A technical session organised by UNFCCC. Bonn, Germany.
• 9.6 23rd – 25th September 2015: A workshop on blue carbon and 8th blue carbon scientific working group meeting. A workshop organised by the Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) of the University of Dar es Salaam in collaboration with Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI). Zanzibar, Tanzania.
• 9.7 08th – 9th April 2015: A workshop on Zambezi River delta mangrove carbon project (2012 – 2014): A pilot baseline assessment. A workshop organized by the University of Eduardo Mondlane in collaboration with WWF. Maputo, Mozambique.
• 9.8 3th - 15th November 2013: Conference on Climate Change, Sustainable Intensification and Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa. Morogoro, Tanzania.
• 9.9 28th October – 02nd November 2013: 8th Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) Scientific Symposium. Maputo, Mozambique.
• 9.10 31st August – 03rd September 2009: A workshop on Reduced Carbon Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD): Climate change Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation. A workshop organized by SUA in collaboration with UDSM, ARU and TMA. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

• 10.1 Njana, M. A. (Team Leader) and Sanga, G. (2018 – 2019). Developing a sustainable financing for conservation and management of the Eastern Arc Forest Mountain forests. A project funded by Eastern Arc Mountain Conservation Endowment Fund (EAMCEF).
• 10.2 Njana, M. A. (Team Leader) (2017 – 2018). Does Joint Forest Management Deliver the triple Participatory Forest Management Objectives? A case study of nature forest reserves in the Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania. A project funded by Eastern Arc Mountain Conservation Endowment Fund (EAMCEF).
• 10.3 Mwakalukwa, E. E. (Team Leader), Njana, M. A. (Team Member) and Prosper, N. (2013 – 2014). Capacity building on forest conservation and management of water sources in Mount Lugala and Mount Mosi village land forest reserves in Iringa Rural District, Tanzania. A project funded by Tanzania Forest Fund, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism.
• 10.4 Njana, M. A. (Team Leader) (2012 - 2013). Vegetation cover dynamics and their underlying forces in miombo woodlands of Urumwa Forest Reserve, Tabora, Tanzania. A research project funded by International Foundation for Science (IFS).
• 10.5 Njana, M. A. (Team Leader) and Mugasha, A. W. (2009 - 2010). Assessment of the impact of traditional institutions on forest resources and livelihoods of local communities. A research project funded by the Government of Tanzania under the National Forest and Beekeeping Program in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism.
• 10.6 Njana, M. A. (Team Leader) (2007 - 2008). Assessment of contribution of miombo woodland of Urumwa Forest Reserve to livelihoods of local communities, Tabora, Tanzania. A research project funded by International Foundation for Science (IFS) and Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA).