Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project
The Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project manufactures and distributes energy-efficient cookstoves to local communities in Kenya, reducing firewood usage, restoring nature, and minimising indoor air pollution.
Project category
Carbon project
Project type
Cookstoves
Project stage
Periodic verification
Country
Kenya
Lifetime
7 years
Project ID
Gold Standard: 12033
815,000
tonnes of CO₂
to be captured
85,000
cookstoves
being distributed
85,000
households to be
positively impacted
Community benefits
The project has a powerful impact on the local community. The negative health impacts of cooking with wood or charcoal are felt by millions globally. Household air pollution from these practices results in a premature mortality rate of an estimated four million people annually. Using energy-efficient cookstoves improves indoor air quality, reducing the risk of respiratory diseases and other health problems associated with traditional cooking methods. It also saves time and disposable income for local communities (especially the female population), as they no longer have to spend as much time and resources gathering firewood. The stoves are locally made, offering many job opportunities and ensuring they suit the local communities’ needs.
Environmental benefits
The project is further designed to have a positive impact on the environment and address deforestation. The cookstoves are highly efficient, significantly reducing the need for firewood and thus decreasing the pressure on natural resources and forests. Additionally, the project supports reforestation efforts, improving overall sustainability in the region, preserving biodiversity, and protecting the ecosystem services the forests provide.
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