Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. THE Swedish embassy has emphasised the need for collaborative and community-driven initiatives to tackle Harare’s growing waste management and energy challenges.
The embassy said this after throwing its weight behind a green-to-energy initiative in Tafara high-density suburb as part of its ongoing support for sustainable urban development in Zimbabwe.
The multi-purpose facility combines recycling, plastic separation, biogas production and solar energy all under one roof.
In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, @SwedeninZW, the embassy underscored the project’s practical approach to environmental problems.
“The centre tackles Harare’s waste and energy challenges with recycling, plastic separation, biogas and solar solutions all under one roof,” the embassy said.
The embassy emphasised the collaborative and community-driven nature of the initiative.
“A collaborative effort, locally driven, funded by Sweden in Zimbabwe and implemented by UN Habitat, the City of Harare’s Sunshine Group, the Green Building Council of Zimbabwe and Soberlife International, a reflection of Sweden’s values in action: sustainability, innovation and mutual benefit,” the embassy stated.
The Clean Energy Centre is being developed in partnership with the City of Harare’s Sunshine Group, the Green Building Council of Zimbabwe, UN Habitat and local non-governmental organisation Soberlife International.
It is expected to benefit thousands of residents in Tafara and surrounding areas, offering not just services but also green jobs and training opportunities.
Local environmental experts have welcomed the development, calling it a model for future urban solutions. Sweden’s support for the centre forms part of its broader commitment to climate-smart development in Zimbabwe.
The facility is set to be officially opened later this year and is expected to serve as a prototype for similar initiatives in other urban areas.
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