As Carbon MRV Manager, Thomas Sawe leads the systems and processes that help measure, monitor, and verify the impact of Compassionate Carbon’s carbon projects. His work focuses on forest carbon assessments, data management, GIS and remote sensing analysis, field monitoring, and reporting that meets international carbon standards, while also supporting field teams and communities in building strong monitoring practices for long-term project success.
Thomas Sawe is a forest ecologist with more than twelve years of experience in forest landscape restoration, community-based conservation, and carbon project development in Tanzania. He holds a PhD in Ecology and Natural Resources Management and brings expertise in REDD+ and ARR project design, MRV systems, biomass estimation, GIS, remote sensing, ecological monitoring, and data analysis. He is inspired by work that brings science, community action, and conservation together to restore ecosystems, improve livelihoods, and generate measurable climate benefits. Outside work, Thomas enjoys spending time in nature, exploring new places, learning about ecology and geospatial technology, and mentoring young professionals and students.
