The National Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA) is a well-established faith-based Islamic organization registered since 1968 and a premier Muslim umbrella organization recognized in Tanzania and International.

BAKWATA in promoting unity, peace and harmony work together with other faith groups as well as local and national government organizations to achieve the following programs:

• Use religious teachings to promote sustainable environmental management and sustainable use of natural resources and other environmental issues;

• Mainstream environmental education into the curriculum;

• Use extra curriculum activities to promote environmental protection and promote alternative technology