Climate Curve

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Project Summary / Description:

Based on a demand from Shibuyungi ‚ÄìMumbwa , about 85 kms from Lusaka and Haponi about 60 kms from Mumbwa Town) on a fact finding mission was conducted in February 2017 to assess the possibilities of developing a biogas programme. This mission concluded that the circumstances in these rural areas seem favourable and recommended in depth piloting of construction of 100 biogas plants. Based on a futher study in 2018, a decision for intervention was taken BEZ to assigned two advisors to the programme and a detailed proposal for a domestic programme has been formulated in cooperation with the potential clients and partners.

BEZ will strive to improve governance and reduce poverty in these areas, supporting the setup of a biogas programme, aiming to reach 100 households.
It will contribute to reaching the SDGs and it fits in with national policies and strategies (promote the use of renewable energy (RE), reduce the consumption of wood energy in the national energy consumption, employment creation, the promotion of private initiative regarding rural and RE) and it opens up future opportunities to tap into Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) funds. 
The overall objective of the project ) is to establish a sustainable and commercial domestic biogas sector in rural areas resulting in the reduction of biomass resource depletion while providing a significant improvement in the quality of life of the families concerned

Best Estimate of GHG Avoidance/Reduction of This Project (Tonnes CO2 Equivalent/Year):

Mission Statement:

BIO-LIFE ENERGY ZAMBIA‚ vision is a better world for current and future generations that:
meets the fundamental human needs of all its people
gives voice to the unheard
constitutes strong economically, prosperous and self-reliant communities.
BEZ is dedicated to supporting access to sustainable energy for the benefit of Zambians and global environment. BEZ‚ strategy addresses the following key elements: Inclusive development listens to and engages with people living in poverty, and underprivileged categories of the population such as young women and men. Realizing inclusive and sustained development at scale requires systemic change in sector performance and promoting equality. BEZ‚ supports local ownership by strengthening the capacities of local stakeholders in development processes and uses its long-term local presence and networks in provinces to support contextualized solutions

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