Tanzania has established a revenue-sharing framework for forest carbon projects designed to ensure that communities and the environment benefit from carbon trading. According to the Minister of State in the Vice-President's Office, Hamad Masauni, resource owners receive 61 per cent of revenue generated, project proponents get 31 per cent and the government takes eight per cent. The minister outlined the arrangement at the Africa Carbon Markets Forum 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda.
Masauni said the framework promotes transparency and helps minimise disputes among investors, the government and communities involved in carbon projects. He stressed that strong legislation, accountable institutions, digital systems and fair benefit-sharing mechanisms were essential for carbon trading to deliver results for citizens. Tanzania is developing the framework as part of its efforts to meet Paris Agreement commitments, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30 to 35 per cent by 2030.
The country's carbon market is progressing, with six projects at the carbon credit generation stage, the minister said. Four mature projects involving clean cooking energy and social benefits have been approved by the National Carbon Projects Assessment Committee and are moving towards generating verifiable carbon credits. Tanzania signed four letters of authorisation in August 2026 for carbon credits eligible for use outside the country. Amendments to the Environmental Management Act in 2025 strengthened oversight of the sector.