An inspiring day advancing clean cooking in Ethiopia!

At the Clean Cooking Side Event: Carbon Markets for Clean Cooking – Turning Climate Action into Local Impact, held as part of the Ethiopian Second Water and Energy Week, we successfully brought together over 40 national and international stakeholders. The discussions highlighted that clean cooking is not just about energy access—it’s about improving the lives of women and children in the kitchen, preserving forests, and creating sustainable local impact.

Presenters:
Mr. Sultan A. George – Vita Impact Ethiopia | Carbon Market Opportunities for Clean Cooking in Ethiopia
Mrs. Ayantu Girma – Horn of Africa Regional Environment Centre and Network (HoAREC&N)| Association/Unions Experience in Clean Cooking Carbon Projects

Panelists:
Mr. Birhanu Weldu – ethiopian ministry of water energy (MoWE), EREDPC CEO
Dr. Getachew Eshete – ETH SOIL – BIO-POWER FOR HEALTHY SOILS Project, DBFZ Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum gemeinnützige GmbH
Ms. Tigist Elias – Ethiopian Clean Cooking Alliance (ECCA)
Mrs. Rekik (ረቂቅ) B. – Green Scene Energy PLC

Key Highlights & Outcomes:
Strengthened understanding of carbon market opportunities for clean cooking.
Clear recommendations for integrating clean cooking projects into Ethiopia’s MRV and NDC systems.
Enhanced collaboration among government, private sector, and development partners.
Increased interest and commitments for carbon-financed clean cooking initiatives.
This event reaffirmed that carbon finance is a powerful tool for driving sustainable, inclusive, and locally impactful energy solutions—moving Ethiopia closer to universal clean cooking access.