The Power of Youth-led Change in Clean Cooking
Learn how CCA is prioritizing youth voices to ensure meaningful youth engagement throughout the clean cooking sector.
Learn how CCA is prioritizing youth voices and meaningful engagement
Clean cooking
See how we do itThe Value of Clean Cooking
Clean cooking – that is, preparing food using cleaner, more modern stoves and fuels – transforms lives by improving health, protecting the climate and the environment, empowering women, and helping consumers save time and money.
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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.
- Leadership Series
XpressGas: LPG for All Ghanaians
CCA spoke with XpressGas' CEO about how the Ghanaian company is propelling cooking gas access and affordability.
Learn how the Ghanaian LPG company is increasing clean cooking access
- CCA News
The Energy Crisis No One is Talking About: Cooking
Millions of people have reverted to cooking with firewood due to rising fuel costs sparked by Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Millions of people are being pushed back into cooking with firewood
Sector Resources
Learn about the latest innovations, research, investment trends, and strategies to accelerate access to clean cooking.
- Youth
Youth for Clean Cooking
CCA is initiating a youth consultation process that will inform our Youth Engagement Strategy.
CCA has initiated a youth consultation process to inform our youth engagement strategy
2022 Clean Cooking Industry Snapshot
CCA published the third edition of its private sector-focused industry trends report.
Report tracks recent trends that could represent a turning point for the sector
2021 Annual Report
CCA published its 2021 Annual Report, highlighting accomplishments and notable moments from CCA and its partners.
Report highlights accomplishments from CCA and partners