Dar es Salaam, Dec. 28 -- THE famous Chumbe tourist Island, located off Stone Town coastal area, has received prestigious international award for its eco-architecture and low carbon eco-tourism and conservation management.

The Global Forum on Human Settlements, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, has recognized Chumbe Island as globally significant under the category of ‘Tourism (Scenic Spot) & Ecological Restoration.

In a statement, it described Chumbe as an ‘inspiring example for the world.

It has contributed to nature and marine conservation for the past two and a half decades.

Chumbe has put conservation, education and sustainability at the core of its management and operations and has...