DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania has secured key commitments for investment, financing, and technical cooperation in the energy sector during the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye.
These commitments will bolster the government’s initiatives to develop renewable energy and promote clean cooking solutions nationwide.
Energy Minister Juma Homera provided an update on President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s visit to Türkiye and the country’s involvement in the conference while speaking to journalists at State House in Dar es Salaam on 15 November 2026.
He highlighted a significant outcome: the Saudi Arabian government has pledged to continue financing energy projects, focusing on renewable energy and clean cooking initiatives.
Additionally, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved funding for 70,000 electric cooking stoves, with plans for another 70,000 soon to follow.
Mr Homera also announced that Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) has committed to engaging the private sector to establish an investor coalition aimed at boosting investment in the energy sector, positioning Tanzania as a manufacturing hub for clean cooking technologies.
Furthermore, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) has pledged to collaborate with Tanzania to promote solar energy in schools and healthcare facilities, allocating $200 million to support solar projects in member countries.
