More than 400 million people gained access to clean cooking since the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) was founded in 2010. This progress has saved millions of lives, dramatically reduced climate emissions, empowered countless women, and averted billions of dollars in potential economic losses.
Visit the 10-year micrositeNearly 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.
CCA examines pioneering company Inyenyeri's strategic decisions and what can be learned from it's forced closure.
Read CCA's analysis on a company's strategic decisions and forced closure
Direct cash transfers also disincentivize use of traditional, more polluting stoves and fuels.
Discover how cash transfers can incentive clean cooking
CCA and partners are developing a framework for best practices on reporting emissions reductions.
Learn about the framework to help countries reach their climate goals
Learn about the latest innovations, research, investment trends, and strategies to accelerate access to clean cooking.
This Snapshot analyzes the investment and operational performance of 50 clean cooking companies from 2017-2019.
Capital raised by clean cooking companies reaches new high
This report highlights accomplishments and notable moments from CCA and partners throughout 2020.
Learn about the progress of CCA and its partners in 2020
In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Alliance surveyed stakeholders across the clean cooking ecosystem to better understand how…
See what stakeholders had to say