- CCA News, Women Energizing Change series
An Outsider Becomes a Clean Cooking Leader in India
CCA spoke to Nitisha Agrawal about the impact of the WICC Mentorship Program on her work.
Read the Latest in CCA's Women Energizing Change Series
Clean cooking
See how we do itCCA Supports Responsible Carbon Finance
CCA created the Responsible Carbon Finance for Clean Cooking Initiative to co-create a shared vision with industry stakeholders on the development of responsible carbon markets for clean cooking.
Learn moreClean cooking
saves lives
Nearly one out of three people rely on polluting cooking fuels like charcoal, wood, and kerosene. Such “dirty cooking” is a leading source of carbon emissions and kills some four million people each year. CCA and its partners are working to address this global crisis.
$25M
in support
US$25 million in support to clean cooking companies
CCA provides a broad range of specialized support to enterprises around the world.
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5,000+
trained
5,000+ women entrepreneurs, youth, and educators trained
Women play a crucial role in the widespread adoption and use of clean cooking solutions.
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$17.8M
invested
US$17.8 million invested in much-needed research
CCA-funded research has produced more than 60 peer-reviewed publications on the impacts of household air pollution and the benefits of clean cooking.
Explore our workUS$25 million in support to clean cooking companies
CCA provides a broad range of specialized support to enterprises around the world.
Explore our work5,000+ women entrepreneurs, youth, and educators trained
Women play a crucial role in the widespread adoption and use of clean cooking solutions.
Explore our workUS$17.8 million invested in much-needed research
CCA-funded research has produced more than 60 peer-reviewed publications on the impacts of household air pollution and the benefits of clean cooking.
Explore our workOur Impact
With partners around the world, the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) mobilizes investment, innovation, and political will to accelerate access to clean cooking.
"I have seen firsthand the importance of access to energy and clean cooking. It must play a central role in our work to ensure the realization of human needs and fundamental rights."António GuterresSecretary-General of the United NationsSee the impact
"I used to be busy all the time. Cooking with traditional cookstoves was time-consuming. Now I have time to grow vegetables, which we eat and also sell in the market. Not only am I breathing better, but I'm also supporting my family. Clean cooking has changed my life."Sita BaiCookstove User, IndiaSee the impact
"A growing number of scalable business models are capable of meeting the cooking energy needs of developing markets."Dymphna van der LansCEO, Clean Cooking AllianceSee the impact
Sector News
Explore the latest stories, events, and more from across the clean cooking sector.
- CCA News
Clean Cooking Highlighted as a Priority Climate Solution at the Africa Climate Summit
Clean cooking was frequently in the spotlight during the Africa Climate Summit, hosted by the Government of Kenya.
Read the recap from the week in Nairobi.
- Press Release
Kenya Announces Inaugural Clean Cooking Delivery Unit; Sierra Leone to Follow Suit
Kenya announced the inaugural Clean Cooking Delivery Unit with CCA to deliver on climate and energy goals.
Discover how each country is accelerating clean cooking access
Sector Resources
Learn about the latest innovations, research, investment trends, and strategies to accelerate access to clean cooking.
- Cooking Industry Catalyst, Users
Lean Data Insights Aggregate Report
Updated in 2023, this report contains data from 18 CCA Venture Catalyst portfolio companies, working across 9 countries.
Insights from 18 of CCA's Venture Catalyst portfolio companies in 9 countries
2022 Annual Report
CCA published its 2022 Annual Report, highlighting notable moments and achievements made by CCA and partners.
Learn about accomplishments from CCA and partners in 2022
- Environment/Climate
Clean Cooking & Climate Consortium (4C) Guidance Documents
These documents are part of 4C’s initial offering.
Documents are part of 4C’s initial offering