Access to clean cooking remains one of the most persistent development challenges. To accelerate the transition away from traditional biomass and inefficient fuels, UNIDO and the Council on Ethanol Clean Cooking (CECC) have recently published a series of publications exploring innovative pathways to scale modern clean cooking solutions.
These publications collectively examine opportunities for industrial integration, technology advancement, and financial innovation. Carbon Credits for Ethanol Cooking: A Guide for Carbon Credit Project Developers offers a practical guide on leveraging carbon finance to scale clean cooking projects and foster investment readiness. The UNIDO Technology Brief – Bioethanol in the Mix for Clean Cooking assesses the comparative performance and feasibility of emerging clean cooking fuels and technologies. Finally, Unleashing the Power of the Sugar Industry: Potential of the Sugar Industry for Universal Energy Access in Developing Countries identifies the untapped potential of the sugar sector in Africa to contribute to clean energy access through product diversification and waste valorization.
Together, these studies provide actionable insights for policymakers, investors, and practitioners to advance inclusive, low-carbon, and locally anchored clean cooking markets.
Save the date: The webinar will take place on November 25th at 13:00 CEST.
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Council on Ethanol Clean Cooking (CECC) invite you to a webinar on “Innovations in Biogas Technology for Clean Cooking.” This session will spotlight recent advances in biogas technologies designed for household and community-level applications. Experts from across the biogas sector will present innovative approaches to system design, feedstock utilization, and deployment models that enhance performance, affordability, and user adoption. The webinar will also examine enabling policy environments and investment opportunities to support the scale-up of biogas for clean cooking in diverse contexts.
Save the date: The webinar will take place on May 21st at 13:00 CEST.
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Council on Ethanol Clean Cooking (CECC) invite you to a webinar on “Alternative Feedstocks for Ethanol Production for Clean Cooking.” This webinar will explore various feedstocks for ethanol production, including cassava, red sorghum, water hyacinth, and cashew apple. Industry experts and ethanol producers will share insights on business models, economic considerations, and policy frameworks supporting ethanol as a clean cooking fuel.
Save the date: The webinar will take place on March 12th at 13:00 CEST.
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Council on Ethanol Clean Cooking (CECC), in collaboration with the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), are excited to announce an upcoming webinar focused on the critical role of policy in driving ethanol’s positive impact. Building upon the insights gained from our previous webinar, “Seizing the Pathway for Ethanol and Stove Standards,” this event will explore global, regional, and country-level experiences in developing and adopting standards for fuel-grade ethanol and stoves.
Save the date: The webinar will take place on September 17th at 15:00 CEST.
By examining challenges and best practices in ethanol policy implementation, this webinar will provide valuable guidance for stakeholders seeking to optimize their ethanol infrastructure and expand access to clean cooking solutions.
We invite you to join us for this important discussion. Further details regarding speakers, agenda, and registration will be shared in the coming weeks.
