Abstract:
This study assessed the Environmental Security in the Refugees Camps in Tanzania: A Case of
Nyarugusu Camp in Kigoma Region the study sought the critical issues of inadequate waste
management and its subsequent effects on environmental pollution and human health. The
research aimed to comprehensively evaluate waste management practices in the camp,
highlighting their environmental impacts, employing a mixed-methods approach; The findings
revealed that while access to clean water and sanitation facilities was generally inadequate, there
is a pressing need for better maintenance and expansion of these facilities. The research also
illuminated significant environmental issues such as deforestation, land degradation, and
biodiversity loss, underscoring the urgent need for effective land management and environmental
conservation. Moreover, the study found a generally positive perception of waste management
practices within the camp, although it identified key areas for improvement and expansion.
Conclusively, the research advocates for enhanced water and sanitation infrastructure, the
implementation of sustainable land management, the optimization of waste management systems,
and the promotion of environmental education and community engagement. The study concludes
with recommendations for future research to explore the long-term effects of improved
environmental practices and to investigate socio-economic factors influencing waste management
in refugee camps. This future research is essential for developing more effective environmental
management strategies in similar humanitarian settings
