SCI Blog

Updates and insights from Solar Cookers International’s work to
advance clean cooking and reduce reliance on polluting fuels.

Photo Credit: UN CTCN Photographer: Miranda Rikki Tasker

SCI Blog

Updates and insights from Solar Cookers International’s work to
advance clean cooking and reduce reliance on polluting fuels.

SCI Executive Director Caitlyn Hughes discussing sustainable resilience, food security, and solar cooking at the STAR-TIDES conference

Converging Approaches to Sustainable Resilience

SCI's Executive Director Caitlyn Hughes joined health experts Dr. Kerry LaCharite, Dr. Mary Whitney, and Dr. Constance A. Gewa to discuss sustainable...
SCI supporter Maria sharing her solar cooking journey and homemade solar baked chicken recipe

What does solar cooking mean to you? SCI supporter Maria shares her story

I began solar cooking nearly 10 years ago when I first introduced the activity to my high school freshmen science...
SCI Board Member Monica Woods discussing solar cooking solutions for climate resilience and public health

SCI Board Member Monica Woods discusses the importance of solar cooking solutions in addressing global climate and health challenges

With wildfires overwhelming much of the United States' West Coast and a global pandemic, we wanted to take this critical...
John Collentine Toolkit Naming Ceremony honoring longtime Solar Cookers International advocate John Collentine

John Collentine Toolkit Naming Ceremony

On August 29th, 2020, SCI virtually hosted the John Collentine Toolkit Naming Ceremony. John was a dedicated solar cooking advocate and a valued member...
SCI Board Member Dr. Peg Barratt sharing solar cooking recipes and tips for homemade solar bread

Solar Cooking with SCI Board Member Dr. Peg Barratt

With millions of people currently working from home, making fresh meals and home cooked food has now become a bigger part of the daily routine....
SCI Treasurer Mike Paparian discussing tax-smart charitable stock donations to support Solar Cookers International

Ways to Improve Your Meaningful Charitable Gifts

by Morgan Stonefelt Donating stocks directly to charity is one of the most tax-smart and financially savvy ways to make an...
SCI tribute honoring Dr. Sonia Heptonstall for her advocacy of women, solar cooking, and United Nations initiatives

SCI Tribute to Dr. Sonia Heptonstall

SCI Science Director Alan Bigelow, Ph.D. and Dr. Sonia Heptonstall at the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), June 2018.   We are saddened to...
Omelet cooking in a solar cooker at a solar cooking restaurant in Uganda

Myth busting solar cooking

An omelet being made on a solar cooking restaurant in Uganda. Photo Credit: SCI Global Advisor Kawesa Mukasa SCI appreciates the ability...
Infographic highlighting 10 reasons solar cooking supports health, clean air, and resilience during global health crises

10 Reasons Solar Cooking is Essential During a Global Health Crisis (and Beyond)

Solar cooking reduces exposure to smoke from firewood and charcoal used for cooking and hence reduces respiratory strain and the risk of respiratory illness. Approximately one million people die from pneumonia from...
SCI Executive Director Caitlyn Hughes discussing solar cooking adoption with Marshall Islands Energy Planner at COP25

Adopting Solar Cooking on a Grander Scale

Solar Cookers International joined more than 25,000 global leaders from nearly 200 countries at the 25th annual United Nations Climate...
SCI supporter Gini sharing her favorite solar cooking recipes and longtime solar cooking experience

What is your favorite thing to solar cook?

*Long time supporter Gini, shares her favorite things to solar cook. "We first started solar cooking in Botswana using a cardboard...
SCI Board Member Monica Woods sharing her legacy giving journey in support of Solar Cookers International

SCI Board Member Monica Woods shares her legacy

We became Legacy Circle members in 2019. My husband and I are comforted knowing our children know how to honor our...
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