MCL boss challenges stakeholders to find alternative sources of fuel to avert effects of charcoal
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Mwananchi Communications Limited managing director Francis Nanai has urged environment stakeholders in Tanzania to come up with comprehensive proposals, which will discourage excessive use of charcoal as the main source of energy.
Dar es Salaam. Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL) managing director Francis Nanai has called upon environment stakeholders in Tanzania to come up with recommendations, which will discourage use of charcoal as the main source of energy.
Speaking during the third Mwananchi Thought Leadership Forum in the city on Thursday, February 7, the MCL boss, whose company is the organiser of the event, called for massive investments in alternative energy sources in order to mitigate the effects of the changing climate.
“It is my expectation that today’s forum will enable the stakeholders to come up with solutions to address the harmful human activities that impose negative impact to the environment,” Mr Nanai observed.
The Forum, themed: “The Charcoal Question in our Economy and the Environment” was graced by the Minister for State in the Vice President's Office (Union Affairs and Environment), Mr January Makamba.
The colourful event was attended by various serving and retired government officials, representatives from private sector, development partners and other environment stakeholders.
Among others, the participants had opportunity to discuss various issues related to environment conservation.
