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Burkina Faso Biomass Energy NAMA

12am, October 02nd, 2018
Burkina Faso, Sub-Saharan Africa

The NAMA aims to reduce emissions associated with biomass use and respective deforestation e.g. for thermal energy use in the commercial sector by distributing more energy efficient cook stoves for traditional beer brewing and the production of Shea butter and sumbala. 1 In three phases, the NAMA will target i) productive energy use, ii) domestic energy use, iii) alternative energy options and energy markets. The objective is to enable the biomass energy sector to become an economically viable and renewable sector in the context of sustainable low carbon development.

Good practice elements of the project design include the level of cross-organisational coordination, the active participation of stakeholders, the market-oriented concept, and the combination of technical assistance and financial components.

Key Impact

GHG emission reduction: The biomass sector represents 84% of national energy use. The NAMA can achieve substantial emission reductions, in line with Burkina Faso’s ambitions to reduce emissions from deforestation for biomass use, namely, 3,68 MtCO 2 e over a 6-year period. For instance, efficient cook stoves for Dolo production are 23% more efficient than traditional stoves, leading to an expected reduction of annual GHG emissions of 23.92 tCO 2 , which is a 54% reduction in emission compared to a traditional stove.

Transformational change: Focus is on a more rational and regulated use of biomass, attraction of private investment and introduction of low emission technologies. The project aims to improve production and supply value chains in the energy sector.

Co-benefits: More stable supply chains and continued and more affordable access to energy. More efficient cook stoves lead to a healthier and more resilient environment, by reducing smoke and air pollution. The majority of the target group are women, whose revenue from Dolo, Shea butter and sumbala production increases because of lower production costs associated with fuel costs, improved capacity to negotiate prices, and improved organisation in associations. Large consumers of wood fuel will be better organised and will access wood fuel more easily and affordably. Associations can increase their social and political voice and empower local men and women to participate in decision-making. The technology, e.g. for Dolo cook stoves, is manufactured by local producers from locally available material, improving job structures, skill sets and revenue for local masons and craftsmen.

Environmental benefits: More efficient use of biomass reduces deforestation and pressure on natural resources and increases biodiversity. More efficient stoves reduce air pollution.

Institutions Involved

  • Government agencies: Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD); Permanent Secretariat of the National Council for the Environment and Sustainable Development (SP-CONEDD)
  • International partners: SNV Netherlands; Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau (KfW) via FIE (Environmen- tal Investment Fund) supported by Luxemburg and Sweden; United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO); Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
  • National financial institution: La Société Financière de Garantie Interbancaire du Burkina (SOFIGIB)

Source Details

Global Good Practice Analysis (GIZ UNDP)