The Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI), in partnership with South Korea's National Institute of Biological Resources (NIBR), has inaugurated a state-of-the-art biodiversity preservation and exhibition room.
The facility, which houses specimens of insects, plants, and animals, aims to support research and provide public education on biodiversity in Tanzania.
Speaking during the launch, the Director of the Wildlife Division in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr. Alexander Lobora, praised the Republic of Korea for facilitating the establishment of the facility.
“I encourage TAWIRI to collect a wide range of samples to enhance biodiversity research and foster conservation awareness through training and exhibitions,” said Dr. Lobora.
Representing TAWIRI’s Director General, the institute's Director of Research, Dr. Julius Keyyu, described the facility as a game-changer for research and education.
“This room is one of a kind in Tanzania, built to international standards. It features pest control systems and infrastructure to regulate temperature and humidity, ensuring the long-term preservation of specimens for use by current and future generations,” explained Dr. Keyyu.
Dr. Jae-shin Kang, the Director of Biodiversity Research at NIBR, emphasized the importance of tangible exhibits to complement existing biodiversity publications.
He also highlighted the collaboration between South Korea and Tanzania in biodiversity research since 2014.
“We have supported capacity-building efforts, including training 12 researchers from TAWIRI on sample collection, preparation, and preservation techniques,” noted Dr. Kang.
The launch event, held at TAWIRI Headquarters in Njiro, Arusha, was attended by researchers from TAWIRI and NIBR, as well as representatives from organizations such as TANAPA, NCAA, TAWA, TPHPA, the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), and the Arusha Natural History Museum.
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