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Empowering Stakeholders to Inspire Environmental Sustainability and Resilience with The European Union in Tanzania
From 2001 to 2021, Tanzania is estimated to have lost over 2.86 million ha of forest cover, equivalent to a 11% decrease in forest cover since 2000, with more than 972Mt of CO2e emissions. The current annual deforestation rate is estimated at 469,420 ha/year (URT, 2017), where most forest conversion is taking place in village lands. Although charcoal is one of the largest forests produce in Tanzania, the demand for charcoal is increasing causing over-harvesting of existing natural forests.
According to government data, the country with 48.1 million hectares of forests, has the highest rate of deforestation in the world due to the increasing demand for fuel wood, used as the main source of cooking and heating in urban and rural areas, whereby over 90% of Tanzania’s energy needs are met through the use of fuel wood. The energy access and use situation survey conducted in 2020 show that overall, 63.5% of the households in Tanzania Mainland use firewood as the main source of energy for cooking, followed by charcoal (26.2%), LPG (5.1%) and electricity (3%), while other sources contribute to 2.2%.
The TFWVC project spans three years and focuses on strengthening the capacity of Tanzania's government institutions to promote sustainable forest management and wood-fuel production. By empowering key stakeholders and implementing strategic interventions, we aspire to enhance environmental sustainability and resilience within Tanzania's wood-fuel value chain.
Improved Forest ecosystem integrity in the target communities as a result of strengthened governance and regulatory frameworks for sustainable cooking energy solutions
- Strengthen governance and regulatory frameworks for sustainable cooking energy solutions.
- Enhance coordination and support for sustainable forest management along the fuel wood value chain.
- Build technical capacities to deliver effective extension services and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Promote awareness and access to sustainable cooking energy solutions among target populations.
Government
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS), Ministry of Energy, President’s Office-Regional Administration and Local Government Authorities, Vice President’s Office (VPO), Resident Magistrate, and Attorney General Chambers and prosecutors.
Rural and Urban Communities
At least 5 million community members which include Community Based Forest Management, villages with Village Land Forest Reserves (VLFRs), charcoal producers, and charcoal consumers including public institutions, micro and small enterprises and food vendors will
benefit directly and indirectly from the action.
Charcoal Producers, Transporters,Wholesalers and Retailers
At least 50,000 charcoal producers, transporters,wholesalers and retailers will benefit directly and indirectly from the action
Join us in our mission to safeguard Tanzania's forests and promote sustainable cooking energy solutions and development. Whether you're a government representative, conservation enthusiast, or a concerned citizen, your support is crucial to the success of this project.
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