Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments
Summary
African countries have secured $900 million to expand access to clean cooking technologies that use less polluting fuels. This new funding adds to previous commitments, pushing total investments above $3.1 billion aimed at replacing harmful fuels like firewood and charcoal with cleaner options such as ethanol, biogas, and electricity.Key Facts
- African nations have raised $900 million to support clean cooking projects.
- Total funds committed for clean cooking in Africa now exceed $3.1 billion.
- Nearly 1 billion people in Africa still use polluting cooking fuels like charcoal and firewood.
- These fuels contribute to about 850,000 early deaths annually due to air pollution.
- Clean cooking uses low-emission fuels such as ethanol, biogas, and electricity, improving health.
- Leaders from Africa, Norway, and the U.S. participated in the meeting organized by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
- Since 2024, there have been 121 new clean cooking policies introduced in over 30 African countries.
- The IEA and the African Union are working on a continent-wide strategy to support clean cooking access.
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