Carbon credit financing drives Africa's clean cooking transition with $900 million commitment

Carbon credit financing is enabling the expansion of clean cooking solutions across Africa, with $900 million in new financing commitments secured. Companies like Kenya's BURN are utilising carbon credits to subsidise electric and efficient biomass cookstoves for low-income households. This approach aims to replace traditional charcoal stoves and open fires, reducing deforestation and household air pollution. The long-term success of this initiative relies on sustained demand for high-integrity carbon credits.

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