BUSAN: TANZANIA has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting its World Heritage sites, highlighting ongoing investments in conservation and infrastructure as part of efforts to promote sustainable tourism.
The commitment was made by Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Dr Ashatu Kijaji while leading the Tanzanian delegation at the 48th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea.
On the sidelines of the meeting on Thursday, Dr Kijaji held talks with UNESCO’s advisory body on the conservation of natural World Heritage sites, outlining government measures to strengthen the protection and management of Tanzania’s World Heritage properties.
She cited the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park as key examples, saying the government was investing in infrastructure while strengthening conservation efforts and creating a more conducive environment for sustainable tourism.
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According to Dr Kijaji major road improvement projects were underway in both the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to improve transport efficiency and visitor services without undermining environmental conservation.
She added that the government planned to use hard-surface technology in road construction within the two protected areas, saying the approach would provide greater durability, reduce maintenance costs and support long-term conservation efforts.
The minister said the initiatives demonstrated Tanzania’s commitment to balancing biodiversity conservation with sustainable tourism development while safeguarding the country’s internationally recognised natural heritage for future generations.
