The United Republic of Tanzania and the United Kingdom have agreed to explore new opportunities for bilateral cooperation in climate action, renewable energy, and conservation as both nations intensify efforts to address global environmental challenges.
This was underscored on September 10, 2025, when Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmood Thabit Kombo, held talks with the UK Minister for Climate, Hon. Katie White OBE (MP), at Whitehall in London.
Minister Kombo reaffirmed Tanzania’s commitment to climate resilience, citing significant strides in clean cooking, renewable energy, forestry, and marine conservation.
He pointed to the distribution of 300,000 clean cookstoves, which has cut household firewood use by nearly half, as well as the country’s investment in hydropower infrastructure that now provides a surplus generation capacity of 4,000 megawatts compared to a demand of 1,900 megawatts.
“Tanzania is well-positioned to lead regionally in renewable energy, forestry, and clean cooking. What we seek are equitable and sustainable partnerships to expand these gains,” Amb. Kombo noted.
Minister White welcomed Tanzania’s efforts and pledged the UK’s commitment to advancing the partnership.
She stressed that Britain is ready to provide technical assistance, innovative financing, and support for Tanzania’s participation in global climate platforms, including COP30 and the United Nations General Assembly.
The two ministers identified priority areas for collaboration such as clean cooking solutions, forestry and sustainable timber production, waste management and recycling, grid modernization, and participation in carbon markets.
Both sides agreed that enhanced cooperation in these areas will not only strengthen bilateral relations but also contribute to global climate action and the transition to sustainable energy.