Tanzania has set an ambitious goal to provide clean cooking energy to 80% of its population by 2030, underscoring its commitment to climate diplomacy in Africa. This initiative is part of the country’s national development and climate mitigation priorities, as highlighted during the recent second African Group of Negotiators (AGN) meeting in Dar es Salaam.
AGN Chairperson Dr. Richard Muyungi reaffirmed Tanzania’s dedication to achieving this target, aligning it with both domestic policies and international climate objectives. A significant outcome of the AGN meeting was the decision to institutionalize the group within the African Union Commission (AUC), with Tanzania chairing a new subcommittee responsible for finalizing this process by year’s end, as endorsed by African Heads of State.
This institutionalization aims to enhance the AGN’s effectiveness, which has historically lacked a formal structure, impacting its continuity and technical capacity. By anchoring the AGN within the AUC, Tanzania seeks to strengthen Africa’s voice in global climate negotiations, particularly ahead of COP30 in Brazil.
Domestically, the country has already implemented a National Clean Cooking Energy Strategy, transitioning its population from biomass-based cooking to cleaner alternatives. This initiative positions clean cooking energy as a crucial element of Tanzania’s broader climate and development diplomacy, reinforcing its leadership role in Africa’s sustainable energy future.