$2.2 Billion Pledged for Clean Cooking Initiatives in Africa

International summit targets health and climate benefits with substantial funding commitments for modern stoves and fuels.

Governments, lenders, and companies commit $2.2 billion to promote clean cooking in Africa.
Over 900 million Africans rely on polluting stoves, causing significant health and environmental damage.
The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions by 800 million tons annually by 2030.
High costs and cultural resistance are major hurdles to adopting cleaner cooking technologies.
Efforts include financing, infrastructure investments, and local manufacturing to make clean stoves more accessible.