July 2021 Newsletter
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A family in Mozambique prepares a meal using an ethanol stove. From the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA)
CCA Celebrates 10 Years of Impact
YOU’RE INVITED: “A Conversation on Clean Cooking” with Sec. Hillary Clinton As part of its 10-year anniversary celebrations, on July 20, CCA will be hosting “A Conversation on Clean Cooking” with Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State who helped found CCA in 2010; Wanjira Mathai, VP and Director for Africa at the World Resources Institute; and Dymphna van der Lans, CEO at the Clean Cooking Alliance.
CCA Seeks Survey Responses from Clean Cooking Companies for Next Industry Snapshot Report Data collection for the next edition of CCA’s Industry Snapshot report is now underway. If you work in a clean cooking company, please take a few moments to fill out our Industry Snapshot data survey.
CCA Releases Statement on New SDG7 Tracking Report According to the latest Tracking SDG7: Energy Progress Report, the pace of progress on access to clean cooking fuels and technologies has more than doubled since 2010. While impressive, this remains far too slow.
Opinion: Progress on Clean Cooking is Too Slow. That Must Change In a joint op-ed, Clean Cooking Alliance CEO Dymphna van der Lans and SEforALL CEO Damilola Ogunbiyi call for a collaborative effort from world leaders to make clean cooking a higher priority.
CCA Releases Initial Findings of Systems Strategy To catalyze action and facilitate much needed coordination across the clean cooking sector, CCA has developed an emerging Clean Cooking Systems Strategy for achieving universal access by 2030.
HomeBiogas: The Circular Economy Meets Clean Cooking The latest in CCA’s Leadership Series of interviews features a discussion with HomeBiogas CEO Oshik Efrati and Executive Chairman Boaz Schweiger on the origins of HomeBiogas and what their $94M initial public offering means for the company’s future.
From the Sector
Clean Cooking Manifesto Calls for Political and Financial Reboot The Africa-Europe Foundation, in coordination with CCA and other partners, released a first-of-its-kind Clean Cooking Manifesto calling for a coordinated approach to achieve universal access to clean cooking by. The Manifesto was signed by over 65 high-level personalities and organisations from across Africa and Europe.
Op-Ed: Making Clean Cooking Solutions a Shared Priority In an op-ed for The Africa Report, former President of Ireland and CCA Leadership Council member Mary Robinson joined Africa-Europe Foundation Co-Founder Mo Ibrahim to publish a call to world leaders to rethink how they perceive and prioritize cooking.
How Electromagnetic Induction Stoves Are Gaining Traction in Clean Cooking CCA Venture Catalyst company ATEC*, a Pay-As-You-Go clean cooking enterprise, makes the case for why electromagnetic induction stoves will be a leading technology in the clean cooking space by 2030.
The Economist: Donors Make It Harder for Africans to Avoid Deadly Wood Smoke The Economist argues that LPG should be part of the journey to net zero emissions, as the alternatives – wood and charcoal – are worse for the environment, for cooks, and for their children.  Developing Gender-Responsive Approaches to Electric Cooking in Nepal A report from CCA partner Energia, with support from the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) program, examines findings of a research study in Nepal into how gender issues and norms influence electric cooking uptake.
How Climate Investors Can Accelerate Energy Access in Africa Research by Catalyst Off-Grid Advisors suggests that investing in “Decentralized Renewable Energy” solutions such as household solar systems and LPG cookers is a way to reduce emissions while delivering inclusive economic growth in Africa.
Funding Opportunities Support for Clean Household Energy Solutions Toolkit (CHEST) Development The objective of this EOI is to develop important products within WHO’s Clean Household Energy Solutions Toolkit (CHEST). CHEST contains tools and resources to facilitate countries and implementers to develop action plans and policies for the adoption of clean household energy. Market Strengthening Project Support for Clean Cooking Product Development CCA is accepting proposals for provision of Support for Clean Cooking Product Development. This work will provide support to companies developing new or refining existing products to maximize the ability of companies to incorporate user and behavioral insights during the product development lifecycle. Clean Cooking Solutions in Informal Settlements in Sierra Leone With funding from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the UK government, ICLEI Africa and Energy 4 Impact are looking to fund one energy-based small and medium enterprise or partnership to deliver interventions that can improve clean cooking in Susan’s Bay informal settlement in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Small and Growing Business Fund GroFin, in partnership with Shell Foundation, KfW, Dutch Good Growth Fund, and Norfund, is receiving applications for its Small and Growing Business Fund, totaling over US $100 million. The fund typically provides finance in the form of medium-term loans. The GET.invest Finance Catalyst links renewable energy and clean cooking projects and businesses to finance opportunities and vice versa. It targets small- and medium-scale projects and businesses in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean. The aim of the Aspire Small Business Fund is to create sustainable employment, economic growth, and social development through the provision of business development assistance, risk finance (US$10,000 to US$100,000), and market linkages to viable, growth-oriented small enterprises. Learn more from CCA’s Funding Opportunities page here.
Job Opportunities Senior Specialist – Communications, SEforALL SEforALL is an international organisation working with leaders in government, the private sector, and civil society to drive further, faster action toward the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7. Head of Sales and Marketing – C-Quest Capital LLC C-Quest Capital LLC, is a leading global developer of carbon offset projects, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Chief Financial Officer – ATEC Biodigesters ATEC is looking for a highly motivated Chief Financial Officer with a strong passion for unlocking the potential of households and communities to live healthier lives. The Gender Officer supports the Haiti Project’s gender strategy to increase the role of women in the clean cooking sector and ensure they have the opportunity, skills, and resources to participate in and guide the development of the clean cooking sector and policy environment. Associate – Evidence & Impact, CCA The Associate, Evidence & Impact is responsible for providing implementation, administrative, and operational support, including for virtual workshops and liaising with CCA Operations on contracting. Senior Associate – Market Strengthening, CCA The Senior Associate, Market Strengthening is responsible for providing agreement and budget support to activities under CCA’s Venture Catalyst program. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer / Agent de Suivi et d’Évaluation – Haiti, CCA The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer is responsible for in-country leadership of the M&E Plan, which tracks the Haiti Project’s performance through indicators and other activities. Administration and Finance Officer / Agent Administratif et Financier – Haiti, CCA The Administration and Finance Officer is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day implementation of operational and financial processes governing the Haiti Project. Senior Officer, Government Engagement / Agent Principal, Engagement du Gouvernement – Haiti, CCA The Haiti Government Engagement Senior Officer leads on the government engagement aspect of the Haiti Project and supports the Country Director with the general management of the Project, including financial accountability, staffing, work planning, and reporting. The Private Sector and Investment Senior Officer is responsible for leading market development efforts in the clean cooking sector in Haiti. This position requires close collaboration with the clean cooking enterprises to be supported by CCA through the Haiti Clean Cooking Fund and other initiatives, as well as investors, grant makers, service providers and other partners relevant to the clean cooking sector in Haiti. Learn more from CCA’s Jobs page here. |
