Tanzania is embarking on a bold and transformative journey that places clean cooking at the heart of public health, environmental protection, and inclusive development. Global data shows that over 2.1 billion people lack access to clean cooking solutions. In Sub-Saharan Africa, nearly one billion people remain reliant on polluting fuels, and Tanzania stands among the countries most in need of an accelerated transition.
The National Clean Cooking Strategy is a robust roadmap aimed at significantly reducing the use of polluting cooking solutions, with a clear ambition to ensure that 80% of households have access to clean cooking solutions by 2034.
This Communication Strategy is a critical lever for change. It aligns with Tanzania Vision 2025, the National Energy Policy 2015, the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC, 2021), the African Union Agenda 2063, and the Sustainable Development Goals—especially SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy), SDG 3 (health), SDG 5 (gender equality), and SDG 13 (climate action). The strategy also addresses widespread misconceptions, fosters community engagement, and encourages the adoption of clean cooking solutions.
Please download the National Clean Cooking Communication Strategy attached.
Issued by:
Director General,
Rural Energy Agency - REA,
REA Building, 3rd Floor,
Medeli Area,
P. O. Box 2153,
DODOMA, TANZANIA.