Project Summary

“Zanzibar Urban Green” is a trans-formative environmental initiative focused on revitalizing Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, through urban greening, community engagement, and sustainable landscape design. This project seeks to improve public health, mitigate urban heat, enhance biodiversity, and promote climate resilience—while preserving the rich cultural heritage of one of East Africa’s most iconic urban environments.

Objectives

• Transform 10+ public and semi-public spaces across Stone Town with trees, green corridors, and community gardens.
• Reduce urban heat and improve air quality by planting 3,000+ native and drought-resistant trees and shrubs.
• Empower local communities through green jobs, youth training, and school-based environmental programs.
• Promote Eco-tourism by integrating green spaces into urban planning, enhancing both local well-being and visitor experience.
• Establish sustainable waste composting and rainwater harvesting in green sites to reduce environmental stress.

Why Stone Town Zanzibar?

• Rapid urbanization has led to shrinking green spaces and increased pollution.
• Heritage architecture is at risk from heat and flooding due to climate change.
• Youth unemployment and lack of green skills present a unique opportunity for community-driven change.

Key Project Components

1. Urban Tree Planting Campaign

• 3,000+ trees in parks, schools, roadsides, and public squares
• Native coastal species to support local biodiversity
• Partnership with forestry experts and community nurseries

2. Community Green Hubs

• Create 5 interactive green spaces (urban gardens, shaded resting zones, vertical gardens)
• Designed collaboratively with local artists and urban planners

3. Green Jobs & Education

• Train 150+ youth and women in horticulture, landscaping, and urban permaculture
• Partner with schools for environmental clubs and hands-on green education

4. Sustainable Infrastructure

• Install rainwater harvesting tanks and drip irrigation in gardens
• Composting facilities to recycle organic waste into fertilizer

5. Monitoring & Sustainability

• Community maintenance groups
• Real-time tree mapping and survival tracking with mobile tools
• Annual Urban Green Festival to celebrate progress and boost local awareness

Estimated Budget Breakdown (in USD)

Category	Amount (USD)
Tree procurement & planting	$65,000
Community garden & green hub setup	$48,000
Training & capacity building	$25,000
Infrastructure (water tanks, compost)	$22,000
Tools, soil, irrigation equipment	$15,000
Public awareness & educational materials	$10,000
Local partnerships & technical consultancy	$8,000
Monitoring, mapping & data tools	$7,000
Project management & coordination	$20,000
Contingency (10%)	$22,000
Total Estimated Budget	$242,000

Partners and Stakeholders

• Zanzibar Municipality Council.
• UNESCO Zanzibar Office.
• Local environmental NGOs and schools.
• Urban planners, landscape architects, and artists.
• Youth and women’s groups in Stone Town.

Impact Highlights by Year 3

• 3,000+ trees planted and maintained
• 5+ community green hubs established
• 150+ trained in green livelihoods
• 20% improvement in urban air quality (projected)
• Strengthened Eco-tourism and local pride in green heritage spaces

Sustainability & Legacy

"Zanzibar Urban Green" will leave behind more than trees—it will cultivate a culture of sustainability, community ownership, and green resilience in the heart of Zanzibar for generations to come.