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Upcoming and past high-impact solar cooking events
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Upcoming and past high-impact solar cooking events
organized or supported by SCI
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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 init... Read more
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12 Nov 2025 | 16:30 BRT | South Africa
Press Conference
Guest Speakers
Mehmet Can Oney
Development, Program, and Administrative Associate
Sara Rosen
Program and Operations Manager
SCI and national partners discussed locally led technology solutions for clean cooking and resilience in the Central African Republic, emphasizing the role of solar cooking... Read more
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11 Nov 2025 | 10:00–11:00 BRT
Financing Energy Efficiency Solutions to Foster Sustainability
Guest Speakers
Mehmet Can Oney
Development, Program, and Administrative Associate
Sara Rosen
Program and Operations Manager
SCI joined partners to explore financing pathways for clean and efficient energy solutions, including solar cooking, as essential tools for climate resilience and emissions reduction.
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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 c... Read more
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17 Jul 2025
SCI Hosts Webinar at the 2025 United Nations High-Level Political Forum Side Event
Guest Speakers
Dr. Dieudonné Nimubona Rukundo
Chief Executive Officer, NIRUDI Company, Partner of VET to Stop Deforestation Project
Elena Castrillo Romón
International Relations Office for Vocational Training and Employment Exchange
Elvis Ndikum Achiri
Cofounder and President, Global Youth Strategy on Air Pollution and Climate Health
Mikael Melin
Head of People Centred Programmes, Sustainable Energy for All
Solar Cookers International’s HLPF virtual side event highlighted solar cooking as a practical solution that supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Featuring speakers from A... Read more
19 Mar 2025 | Virtual
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69)
Guest Speakers
Anisa Abibulloeva
Project Coordinator, Little Earth, Tajikistan
Keith Wingeard
SCI Strategic Partnerships Manager
Naimat Chopra
Advocacy Officer, Energia WEE, Netherlands
Niang Korotimi Touré
Water and Forest Engineer, specialist in Innovation Development and Societies, Mali Gender Expert
Sara Rosen
Program and Operations Manager
Seydou Coulibaly
Director and Researcher, Togo Tilé, Mali
Solar Cookers International’s CSW69 Virtual Parallel Event explores how solar cooking supports women and girls through cleaner, safer, and more affordable cooking solutions. Featuring speakers f... Read more
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