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Project updates

Follow the latest updates from Green Earth projects around the world, from reforestation milestones to community impact and biodiversity gains. We work alongside local farmers and communities to restore nature and build a more sustainable future for people and the planet.

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Cleaner kitchens and growing forests in Kenya

Over recent weeks, the Green Earth team has been out in the field across our projects in Kenya, with several activities running in parallel. Cookstove distribution, farmer training, and a stakeholder consultation moved forward together, each one...

From Laikipia's kitchens to its emerging forests: news from Kenya

Green Earth's field teams in Laikipia County, Kenya, moved two workstreams forward across the first half of 2026: tree planting, and the roll-out of energy-efficient cookstoves to households near Rumuruti. On 28 March 2026, Tetu Solio Primary School...

Cooking up results: inside the Sauki cookstove field test in Nigeria

A Kitchen Performance Test (KPT) has delivered field-tested results of the Green Earth Sauki Cookstove Project across two Nigerian states. Conducted in Niger State and Nasarawa State in April, the test engaged 65 households and produced ground-based...

Local consultations strengthen readiness for clean cooking in Nigeria

In late January, in Niger and Nasarawa State in Nigeria, Green Earth convened stakeholder consultation meetings for the Sauki Cookstove Project as part of preparations for the distribution phase. The engagements brought together 62 participants...

Building the foundation of the Sauki Cookstove Nigeria Project

The Green Earth Sauki Cookstove Project in Nigeria is setting a new standard for sustainable cooking. With a plan to deliver 326,000 locally manufactured, energy-efficient cookstoves, the initiative is transforming how households cook, conserve...

A behind-the-scenes look at our cookstove production

In Kirinyaga County, Kenya, the hum of activity inside Green Earths cookstove facility tells a story of craftsmanship, innovation, and impact. Here, teams of trained artisans transform simple, locally sourced materials into life-changing...

New stoves, new beginnings: clean cooking for Maasai communities

In the shadow of the Kenyan highlands, a large group of 150 Maasai women gathers in Ereri village, Laikipia North. They are clad in vibrant coloured fabrics, and their layered beadwork shimmers in the sun. The colours pop against the dusty earth and...

Ensuring impact: Kitchen performance testing for Green Earth’s cookstoves

At Green Earth, we are committed to ensuring that our projects deliver measurable and verifiable impact. The past weeks marked an important milestone for the Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project in Kenya, as our team conducted Kitchen...

Green Earth’s Hongera cookstoves: transforming homes, health, and habitats

Energy-efficient cookstoves are a cornerstone of sustainable development, reducing wood consumption, improving air quality, and enhancing livelihoods. But what does it take to build a truly impactful cookstove project, from concept to long-term...

A firsthand look at our impact in Kenya

Our nature-based solutions are more than just projects—they are catalysts for lasting change, empowering communities and restoring ecosystems. Our Environmental Solutions Manager, Wienke Schouwink, recently embarked on a field visit to our project...

Building healthier homes: more cookstoves distributed in Kenya

We're thrilled to share another achievement in our ongoing efforts to bring 150,000 energy-efficient cookstoves to communities across Kenya. In late October in Kinamba, Laikipia West, 1,004 cookstoves were distributed to local families eager to...

The new milestones unveiled for the Ethiopia Cookstoves Project

Drawing upon the vibrant and transformative journey of the Ethiopia Cookstoves Project, our latest update heralds a significant stride towards a sustainable future. We're thrilled to share with our community the recent milestones and the promising...

From flame to future: sparking health and sustainability in Kenya's schools

At DGB Group (now Green.Earth), we're thrilled to announce the latest strides in our pioneering initiative, the Kenya Stoves for Schools Project. This groundbreaking endeavour aims to revolutionise the way schools in Kenya prepare meals, turning the...

Igniting change: The cookstoves revolution in Cameroon

At the heart of our commitment to a greener planet and sustainable living, we're excited to share the latest developments in one of our most impactful endeavours—the Sawa Cookstoves Project in Cameroon. This initiative by DGB Group marks a...

Green Earth's Kenya cookstove project: kicking off 2024 with sustainable impact

In our continuous journey towards a more sustainable and healthier planet, we're thrilled to share the latest milestones from our Kenya Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project. As we forge ahead, it's crucial to celebrate every step that brings...

Meet Kenya's green heroes: the team behind the Hongera projects

In the heart of Kenya, the Mount Kenya Regenerative Agroforestry Project and the Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project emerge as symbols of positive transformation. The reforestation project, a large-scale initiative in the catchment areas of...

DGB’s Hongera Cookstoves Project: making a green difference through gaming

In this project update, we uncover how the Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project is driving global action, including its integration into the gaming market, while shedding light on the role of PlanetPlay, Subway Surfers, and J Balvin in...

Igniting impact: scaling up the Kenya cookstoves project

The Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project, a pioneering initiative in Kenya's Mt Kenya and Aberdare regions, aims to combat carbon emissions and deforestation by manufacturing and distributing locally-made energy-efficient cookstoves to local...

Empowering education through sustainability: Green Earth’s Stoves for Schools project in Kenya

Green Earth, a leader in transformative initiatives, is currently spearheading an innovative project in Kenya—the Stoves for Schools: improving health with children and preventing deforestation project. This project focuses on developing efficient...

Preliminary design approved for Kenya cookstoves project

We are proud to announce that the Kenya cookstoves project (the Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project), led by DGB Group (now Green.Earth), has been listed on the Gold Standard, one of the leading carbon standards in the world. The Preliminary...

Corekees finances biomass energy project in Kenya

It's time for another update from Corekees, DGB Group's retail-focused direct investment platform. As you might have read before, Corekees gives sustainability an economic value by making sustainable direct investments available to European retail...

How do cookstoves mitigate carbon emissions

To a layman’s eyes, investing in cookstoves wouldn’t necessarily equate to mitigating carbon emissions. This, however, is a misconception. Investments in cleaner, more efficient cookstoves are helping the environment and the world at large at a...