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19 Nov 2025 | Belém, Brazil
Affordable solar cooker production in the deforestation-prone region of Bangui in the Central African Republic
Guest Speakers
Alan Bigelow, Ph.D.
SCI Program and Science Director
Fatou Ndoye
2016 Gender Just Climate Solutions Award winner
Polycarpe Charlemagne Mandayen
National Designated Entity for Climate Technology
Rougui Dia
Government of Mauritania
At COP30, Solar Cookers International highlighted locally produced solar cooking solutions for communities facing fuel scarcity in the Central African Republic. Speakers from CAR, Mauritania,... Read more
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18 Nov 2025 | Belém, Brazil
From Policy to Practice: Scalable Clean Cooking Solutions for the SDGs
Guest Speakers
Alan Bigelow, Ph.D.
SCI Program and Science Director
Caitlyn Hughes
SCI Executive Director
Polycarpe Charlemagne Mandayen
National Designated Entity for Climate Technology
Showcasing inclusive clean cooking solutions from India, Indonesia, and Central Africa that advance the clean energy transition, empower women, and accelerate progress toward the SDGs.
17 Nov 2025 | 16:00 BRT | Belém, Brazil
Advancing Solar Cooking Solutions — SCI’s COP30 Press Conference
Guest Speakers
Alan Bigelow, Ph.D.
SCI Program and Science Director
Caitlyn Hughes
SCI Executive Director
Polycarpe Charlemagne Mandayen
National Designated Entity for Climate Technology
Solar Cookers International’s COP30 press conference in Belém focused on scaling people-centered solar cooking solutions. Speakers from SCI, Sustainable Energy for All, and the Central... Read more
Photo credit: Keith Wingeard
14 Nov 2025 | Belém, Brazil
Roundtable: Gender-inclusive design of solar cooking initiatives in Mali and the Central African Republic
Guest Speakers
Essoklnam Pedessi
Executive Director, Jeunes Verts
Polycarpe Charlemagne Mandayen
National Designated Entity for Climate Technology
At COP30, Solar Cookers International highlighted gender-inclusive solar cooking initiatives in Mali and the Central African Republic. The discussion showcased locally led manufacturing, training, and... Read more
13 Nov 2025 | Belém, Brazil
Joint side event with the United Nations Climate Technology Center and Network (UN CTCN): EU–UN Cooperation for Climate Security: Advancing Peace and Resilience Through Locally Led Climate Technologies and Solutions
Guest Speakers
Keith Wingeard
SCI Strategic Partnerships Manager
Solar Cookers International joined the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network at COP30 to highlight locally led climate technologies that strengthen peace and resilience. SCI... Read more
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13 Nov 2025 | Belém, Brazil
Official side event focused on ‘Building Resilient & Energy-Efficient Systems: Response Measures for Climate Mitigation & Adaptation
Guest Speakers
Alan Bigelow, Ph.D.
SCI Program and Science Director
Keith Wingeard
SCI Strategic Partnerships Manager
Polycarpe Charlemagne Mandayen
National Designated Entity for Climate Technology
An intergenerational dialogue on integrated response measures for resilience and energy efficiency, showcasing successful mitigation and adaptation strategies and innovative solutions. The discussion will emphasize... Read more
12 Nov 2025 | 16:30 BRT | Belém, Brazil
SCI Press Conference at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30)
Guest Speakers
Alan Bigelow, Ph.D.
SCI Program and Science Director
Polycarpe Charlemagne Mandayen
National Designated Entity for Climate Technology
Solar Cookers International’s COP30 press conference in Belém highlighted clean cooking programs in Mali and the Central African Republic. Speakers discussed how SCI’s solar cooking... Read more
Photo credit: Caitlyn Hughes
11 Nov 2025 | Belém, Brazil
Financing Energy Efficiency Solutions to Foster Sustainability
Guest Speakers
Keith Wingeard
SCI Strategic Partnerships Manager
Solar Cookers International joined the Uganda Development Bank at COP30 to explore financing energy-efficient solutions for sustainability. The session highlighted solar cooking’s potential to deliver... Read more
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