Press Conference

wpshopifyexpert20222026-07-26T02:37:06+00:00SCI and national partners discussed locally led technology solutions for clean cooking and resilience in the Central African Republic, emphasizing the role of solar cooking in reducing deforestation and promoting energy access.

Press Conference

wpshopifyexpert20222026-07-26T02:37:36+00:00This session highlighted people-centered clean energy transitions and the importance of integrating solar cooking into national and regional climate strategies, especially for vulnerable communities.

Financing Energy Efficiency Solutions to Foster Sustainability

wpshopifyexpert20222026-07-26T02:37:56+00:00SCI joined partners to explore financing pathways for clean and efficient energy solutions, including solar cooking, as essential tools for climate resilience and emissions reduction.

EU–UN Cooperation for Climate Security: Advancing Peace and Resilience Through Locally Led Climate Technologies and Solutions

wpshopifyexpert20222026-01-19T04:10:03+00:00A joint event with the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), featuring examples of how locally led approaches — such as solar cooking initiatives — strengthen peace, reduce resource conflict, and build community resilience.

Building Resilient & Energy-Efficient Systems: Response Measures for Climate Mitigation & Adaptation

wpshopifyexpert20222026-07-26T02:38:51+00:00This official side event featured an intergenerational dialogue focused on integrated response measures for resilience and energy efficiency. Speakers highlighted innovative solutions — including solar cooking — that support both mitigation and adaptation, with emphasis on inclusive approaches that protect vulnerable communities, especially youth.

SCI Joint Exhibit with ISES

wpshopifyexpert20222026-01-19T04:06:46+00:00Visitors met the SCI team and explored a range of solar cookers evaluated through SCI’s Performance Evaluation Process (PEP). The exhibit demonstrated how solar cooking works, shared real-world use cases, and highlighted why solar cooking is an essential, underutilized climate solution.

Affordable Solar Cooker Production in the Deforestation-Prone Region of Bangui (Central African Republic)

wpshopifyexpert20222026-07-26T02:39:26+00:00SCI presented models for low-cost solar cooker manufacturing in regions facing severe deforestation pressures.

From Policy to Practice: Scalable Clean Cooking Solutions for the SDGs

wpshopifyexpert20222026-07-26T02:39:42+00:00This session showcased inclusive clean cooking solutions from India, Indonesia, and Central Africa. Speakers addressed how solar cooking accelerates progress toward the SDGs, empowers women, reduces emissions, and supports a just energy transition.

Roundtable: Gender-Inclusive Design of Solar Cooking Initiatives in Mali and the Central African Republic

wpshopifyexpert20222026-07-26T02:40:13+00:00SCI facilitated a gender-focused discussion on designing solar cooking programs that prioritize women’s leadership, safety, and economic empowerment in climate-vulnerable regions.