A two-day forum on the environmental challenges for Tanzania’s
development and energy security will bring together key stakeholders to discuss
practical short, medium and long-term solutions to the dual pressures of
environmental concerns and growing energy demands this week.
Recent gas discoveries and plans for power
generation using natural gas stand to bring about significant economic benefits
for Tanzania. According to the MKUKUTA Report 2011, power generation was
approximately at 75% of potential electricity capacity in 2010, while the rate
of consumption is steadily increasing.
Addressing the current energy deficiencies plays a
significant role in the achievement of the country’s development aspirations.
At the same time, on the global stage, the consensus is that power generation
based on coal, oil, and gas is the major contributor to climate change. For
Tanzania, the potential adverse environmental consequences resulting from
growth in the energy sector are an important consideration.
The event, to be held from the 13th – 14th February in Dar es
Salaam and Bagamoyo, has been organised as UONGOZI Institute’s second Green
Growth Platform, which combines plenary
meetings and field-site visits in promoting greater understanding of particular
issues in support of sustainable development.
The Vice President of Tanzania and patron of the Green Growth
Platform, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Gharib Bilal will open the event, which will be followed by plenary presentations
and discussion on the opportunities and challenges Tanzania faces
relating to balancing growth in the energy sector with environmental
sustainability, and the influence of global perspectives on
Tanzania’s development in terms of energy security and environmental concerns.
Contact:
Hanna Mtango, Communications
Manager, UONGOZI Institute
Tel: +255 22 2602917, 0767 220 883,
Email: hmtango@uongozi.or.tz
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