Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit and the long-standing UK-Tanzania partnership.

During the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit the UK's Special Representative for Climate Rachel Kyte; described how the country is strengthening its ties with African countries and multilateral organizations in order to address the climate crisis, promote growth, and advance the clean energy revolution.

UK Investment Africa Minister Lord Collins announced that millions more people in Africa will have access to clean power through its various programs.

In order to expand on previous initiatives between the UK and African partners to provide clean, dependable power to millions of people throughout the continent, the UK has contributed £8.5 million to the African Development Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA).

Allowing the private sector to invest in energy efficiency and clean cooking initiatives, among other renewable energy projects. Through the development of solar-powered mini-grids in rural communities and the provision of technical assistance for large-scale renewable energy projects, the support—which will be provided as part of the UK's Africa Regional Climate and Nature Programme (ARCAN)—will improve energy efficiency and hasten the adoption of renewable energy.

The Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit was attended by Rachel Kyte, the UK's Special Representative for Climate who said:

“Reliable, affordable and clean energy is the cornerstone of economic growth and development. Clean energy, through modern grids and distributed renewable energy offers an opportunity for inclusive growth. Helping end energy poverty supports growth, builds resilience and puts countries on a pathway that helps our common challenge of fighting climate change. 

The UK is working with partners across Africa to connect millions of people in the region with cleaner and more efficient power. That is why I’m pleased to be at this summit, supporting Mission 300 and reaffirming our commitment to our shared sustainable development goals especially in Africa.”

The following remarks were made by the Minister for Africa Lord Collins of Highbury on the Summit.

“The UK has set a landmark goal to be the first major economy to deliver clean power by 2030, and through our Plan for Change we’ll harness technology to transform the UK into a clean energy superpower. We want to leverage this ambition with our African partners to power green growth, eradicate poverty and tackle climate change.

Connecting the continent to clean, reliable energy is vital, and UK support is helping ensure millions are getting the access they need to prosper through planet-friendly solutions. This will also allow us to deepen our partnerships across Africa, sharing expertise, finance and innovation.”