THE UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), the main implementer and fund manager of the Euro 17 Million European Union (EU)-funded CookFund programme, has unveiled an awareness campaign called ‘Anzia Jikoni’ – Climate Mitigation Starts in the Kitchen.
Imanuel Muro, senior finance specialist and CookFund Programme manager, UNCDF Tanzania revealed recently when speaking during a workshop for media professionals.
Organised by the UN Agency, the workshop was aimed at sharing knowledge on the transformative potential of clean cooking technologies in addressing health, environmental, and social challenges.
The workshop highlighted the need for public, development partners and private sector collaboration for the sustainable growth of the clean cooking market.
Muro said: “ EU funding complement and leverage our expertise in sustainable development finance supports to enhance the capabilities of companies and enterprises to develop the clean cooking solutions
market, and with Anzia Jikoni, we will be able to accelerate adoption by the end user.”
UNCDF believes that by equipping journalists and media houses with the necessary knowledge and resources, we can collectively contribute to mitigating climate change and achieving the
Sustainable Development Goals.”
” The data-driven narrative around cooking is demonstrated by 85% of the population using biomass, raising the alarm that climate change mitigation starts in the kitchen. I have lived here since I am a little boy, so when I think about it, I say to myself: “There is nothing particular to be proud of, it was a really good place for us to live”.
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Muro added: “As journalists, you play a crucial role in communicating the importance of behavior change in cooking to a broader audience for generational impact.”
The €17 million CookFund programme falls under the broader ‘Integrated Approach to Sustainable Clean Cooking Solutions Program in Tanzania,’ and the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) supports the government’s ambitious plans to increase access to clean energy and clean cooking solutions in urban
areas.
