Jupiter Consultancy Company Limited, based in Zanzibar, began in 1996 as a grassroots nonprofit under the names SONARECOD and Jumuiya ya Mazingira Zanzibar, focusing on environmental conservation. It evolved over the years and officially became a registered corporate entity in 2019 in response to changing socio-economic and regulatory landscapes. Initially concentrated on natural resource management research, Jupiter played a significant role in shaping Zanzibar’s environmental policies. By 2002, it became a strategic partner of the Tanzania Association of Foresters (TAF), expanding into policy advocacy, capacity building, and sustainable forestry.

Today, Jupiter delivers five core services: Technical Assistance and Advisory, Research and Technological Development, Quality Control and Assurance, Environmental Audits and Assessments, and Capacity Building and Training. The company is committed to sustainability, local empowerment, digital tools, and quality standards. Collaborating with global institutions like IFAD, it utilizes participatory methods such as GALS and BALI to support gender equity and rural development.                                                     

Jupiter’s mission is to empower communities—particularly women and youth—by blending business practices with a strong social impact ethos. Its values include integrity, partnership, commitment, results orientation, and strategic boldness. The company envisions an inclusive, environmentally responsible future.

Governance is led by a five-member Board of Directors with rotating leadership every 15 months. Key management roles oversee strategic planning, finance, marketing, logistics, and research, coordinated by an Executive Management Team headed by a Chief Executive.

Jupiter employs 18 multidisciplinary experts in fields like agriculture, environmental science, technology, and economics—many affiliated with global bodies such as the FAO, UNDP, and WWF. These professionals drive its research-based initiatives in climate change, conservation, and development. Jupiter also partners with organizations like Sundy Merchants, Mastermind Consulting, and ZACCA, and is certified under Zanzibar law to handle hazardous chemicals, affirming its operational and regulatory competence

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