Since its launch in 2020, CCA’s Venture Catalyst Program has helped transform the sector, partnering with 27 companies to complete 83 projects in 19 countries.
Watch NowNearly 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.
CCA provides a broad range of specialized support to enterprises around the world.
Explore our workWomen play a crucial role in the widespread adoption and use of clean cooking solutions.
Explore our workCCA-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 workCCA provides a broad range of specialized support to enterprises around the world.
Explore our workWomen play a crucial role in the widespread adoption and use of clean cooking solutions.
Explore our workCCA-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 workWith 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
Explore the latest stories, events, and more from across the clean cooking sector.
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Learn how CCA empowered young energy leaders and elevated the importance of clean cooking at YES!.
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Learn about the latest innovations, research, investment trends, and strategies to accelerate access to clean cooking.
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
These documents are part of 4C’s initial offering.
Documents are part of 4C’s initial offering
CCA published the third edition of its private sector-focused industry trends report.
Report tracks trends that could represent a turning point for the sector