{"id":149396,"date":"2026-03-18T17:22:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T17:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/sadc-praises-tanzanias-clean-cooking-energy-efforts"},"modified":"2026-03-18T17:25:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T17:25:55","slug":"sadc-praises-tanzanias-clean-cooking-energy-efforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/sadc-praises-tanzanias-clean-cooking-energy-efforts","title":{"rendered":"SADC Praises Tanzania&#8217;s Clean Cooking Energy Efforts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>The Tanzanian government is enhancing its clean cooking energy initiatives, with the Commissioner for Electricity and Renewable Energy, Innocent Luoga, urging nationwide adoption. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has recognized Tanzania&#8217;s achievements, commending its efforts to improve public health and reduce environmental impact during a recent meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>THE Tanzanian government has intensified efforts to promote clean cooking energy, urging energy sector staff to scale up adoption nationwide in line with national priorities.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking earlier in Dodoma today, the Commissioner for Electricity and Renewable Energy Innocent Luoga said the clean cooking agenda is already yielding results, earning Tanzania recognition across the region, including within the Southern African Development Community (SADC).<\/p>\n<p>Elaborating on the need for the ministry to maintain the pace, the commissioner said that Tanzania\u2019s progress was recently commended during a SADC meeting.<\/p>\n<p>He said speeches at the regional meeting, including that of Emmerson Mnangagwa, acknowledged Tanzania\u2019s strides in promoting clean cooking energy, with SADC resolutions urging member states to support the country\u2019s initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Eng Luoga commended President Samia Suluhu Hassan for championing the agenda and praised ministry staff for driving efforts that aim to improve public health and reduce environmental degradation.<\/p>\n<p>Tanzania has been focusing on clean energy solutions to address public health and environmental challenges. The promotion of clean cooking energy is part of a broader strategy to enhance energy access and sustainability in the region. The recognition from SADC reflects the importance of collaborative efforts among member states to support such initiatives, aiming for a healthier and more sustainable future for all citizens in the region. This aligns with global trends towards renewable energy adoption and environmental conservation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Tanzania<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know The Tanzanian government is enhancing its clean cooking energy initiatives, with the Commissioner for Electricity and Renewable Energy, Innocent Luoga, urging nationwide adoption. 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