“Powering Planetary Change: Climate Solutions for Africa, by Africa” is a groundbreaking documentary series produced by the African Women in Agricultural Research for Development (AWARD). This series highlights innovative research interventions and scientific advancements led by African scientists, beneficiaries of the AWARD One Planet Fellowship Program.

In this video, we feature Raheli Elibariki, an environmental scientist at the Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization and a 2020 One Planet Laureate Candidate from Tanzania. She is working to replace fuelwood in Tanzania by improving access to biomass briquettes, a sustainable energy source that promotes environmental conservation.

By offering this eco-friendly alternative to communities, she helps reduce deforestation, lower carbon emissions, and support local livelihoods. She is particularly empowering women in Tanzania to take on leadership roles in energy production and entrepreneurship.

Watch her story: