The United Nations Climate Change Conference (UN COP)
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The United Nations Climate Change Conference (UN COP)
Previous cop participation
Explore SCI’s impact at past UN Climate Change Conferences:
COP30
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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 Af... Read more
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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
COP29
22 Nov 2024 | Baku, Azerbaijan
Solar Cooking – A Pathway to Emissions Prevention and Climate Crisis Mitigation
Guest Speakers
Alan Bigelow, Ph.D.
SCI Program and Science Director
Dorcas Naishorua
Miss Climate Kenya
Dr. Stephane Villatte
SCI Program Office
Keith Wingeard
SCI Strategic Partnerships Manager
Sara Rosen
Program and Operations Manager
Solar Cookers International’s COP29 side event at the Cryosphere Pavilion explored how solar cooking can reduce emissions, mitigate climate change, and expand sustainable cooking access. F... Read more
21 Nov 2024 | Baku, Azerbaijan
A short film on Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya’ – SCI Video Screening and Q&A Event
Guest Speakers
Alan Bigelow, Ph.D.
SCI Program and Science Director
Dr. Stephane Villatte
SCI Program Office
Keith Wingeard
SCI Strategic Partnerships Manager
At COP29’s Humanitarian Hub, Solar Cookers International highlighted how solar box ovens in Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp help address fuel shortages while improving health, reducing emi... Read more
21 Nov 2024 | Baku, Azerbaijan
Solar Cooking at Kakuma: A Kenyan Case Study
Guest Speakers
Keith Wingeard
SCI Strategic Partnerships Manager
Rosemary Atieno
Community Mobilization for Positive Empowerment (COMPE) Founder/CEO
Solar Cookers International highlighted solar cooking’s impact in Kenya’s Kakuma community. SCI and COMPE discussed how the technology can reduce deforestation and respiratory illness, expand inc... Read more
19 Nov 2024 | Baku, Azerbaijan
Cooking with the Sun: A New Clean Cooking Collaboration with the United Nations
Guest Speakers
Fred Onduri
Chair of the Advisory Board at CTCN
Keith Wingeard
SCI Strategic Partnerships Manager
Seydou Coulibaly
Director and Researcher, Togo Tilé, Mali
Solar Cookers International and the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network introduced solar cooking pilot projects for communities in the Central African Republic and Mali.... Read more
COP28
15 Dec 2023 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Care, Share, Inspire – Climate Wisdom from COP28′ LIVE
Guest Speakers
Alan Bigelow, Ph.D.
SCI Program and Science Director
SCI spoke at the ‘Care, Share, Inspire – Climate Wisdom from COP28’ LIVE panel discussion hosted by the Brahma Kumaris Environment Initiative and the Raja... Read more
13 Dec 2023 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Solar Cooking – A Pathway to Emissions Prevention and Climate Crisis Mitigation
Guest Speakers
Alan Bigelow, Ph.D.
SCI Program and Science Director
Caitlyn Hughes
SCI Executive Director
Keith Wingeard
SCI Strategic Partnerships Manager
Mike Paparian
SCI Board Member
SCI hosted an engaging discussion focused on Solar Cooking – A Pathway to Emissions Prevention and Climate Crisis Mitigation at COP28’s Cryosphere Pavilion. Guest speakers i... Read more
11 Dec 2023 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
COP28 Press Conference with Nahda Makers Organization
Guest Speakers
Abdulla Mohammad Baobeid
Nahda Makers | صناع النهضة
Alan Bigelow
Mohammed Al Sayed
Executive Director, Nahda Makers Organization
Nahda Makers Organization (NMO) Executive Director Mohammed Al Sayed and Project Manager Abdulla Baobeid joined SCI’s COP28 press conference to discuss the impact of solar... Read more
08 Dec 2023 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
COP28 Press Conference with UN Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN)
Guest Speakers
Fred Onduri
Chair of the Advisory Board at CTCN
Keith Wingeard
SCI Strategic Partnerships Manager
SCI was joined by Fred Onduri, Vice Chair, UN Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN) Advisory Board to discuss clean cooking solutions and the Nationally... Read more