TFS Represents Tanzania at Global Climate Change Conference.



By Our Correspondent – Bonn


The Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS) represented Tanzania at the 62nd session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (SBI & SBSTA 62), held in Bonn, Germany, from June 16 to 26, 2025.


This international conference involved technical discussions on the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement, focusing on strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance climate resilience, and accelerate the adoption of environmentally friendly technologies.


Speaking on behalf of TFS, Assistant Conservation Commissioner Dr. Zainabu Bungwa emphasized that forest conservation efforts by TFS play a crucial role in the global fight against climate change.


> "TFS strategies to conserve and develop natural and planted forests are key tools in reducing greenhouse gases, protecting water sources, and enhancing the resilience of communities living near forests against climate impacts," said Dr. Bungwa.


The conference thoroughly examined national and international agendas, including the importance of member states ensuring that carbon market projects are registered, following the establishment of national and international carbon trading management systems.


Additionally, discussions covered the revitalization of environmental financial mechanisms such as the Green Climate Fund (GCF), Global Environment Facility (GEF), Adaptation Fund (AF), and Special Climate Fund (SCF), alongside the creation of a new Loss and Damage Fund.


The sessions also addressed the management of just transitions, such as the adoption of clean cooking energy and modern transport infrastructure including the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), as well as the development of green technologies and low-impact businesses.


Other key priorities included the involvement of women, youth, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations in global climate action efforts.


TFS also participated in various sessions organized by the United Nations Secretary-General through the UN Climate Change Office (UNFCCC), where it reaffirmed its commitment to supporting national efforts in achieving climate goals through forest conservation.


According to Dr. Bungwa, TFS is ready to collaborate with both local and international stakeholders to ensure the forestry sector fully contributes to addressing climate challenges and promoting the green economy.


> “Our forests are not just natural treasures; they are pillars of national life. We must place them on both national and global maps for investment, carbon trading, and sustainable development,” she emphasized.



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