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Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa 2026

Nairobi, 🇰🇪 Kenya
Jul 9, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
Onye Dike
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Published Mar 26, 2026

Summary

The Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa 2026, organized by the International Energy Agency, will take place in Nairobi from July 9-10, 2026. This event aims to enhance access to clean cooking solutions for the 1 billion people in Africa currently lacking them.

Details

Location
Nairobi, 🇰🇪 Kenya
Date
July 9th, 2026 - July 10th, 2026
Type
In Person
Website

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Overview

The Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa 2026 is a pivotal event aimed at addressing the urgent need for clean cooking solutions across the continent. Co-chaired by prominent leaders including the President of Kenya, William Ruto, and the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, this summit will gather key stakeholders from governments, industry, and civil society.

Objectives

Building on the momentum from the 2024 Paris Summit, where significant financial commitments were made, the Nairobi Summit seeks to mobilize additional resources and political will. The goal is to accelerate progress towards universal access to clean cooking, which is essential for improving health, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing economic opportunities.

Participants

The event will feature discussions among government officials, industry leaders, investors, and development partners, all focused on collaborative strategies to expand clean cooking access. This summit represents a critical step in the global effort to ensure that all individuals have access to safe and sustainable cooking solutions.

For more information, visit the official event page.


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Onye Dike
Sustainability Research Analyst
Onye Dike is a Sustainability Research Analyst at Net Zero Compare, where he contributes to research and analysis on environmental regulations, carbon accounting, and emerging sustainability trends.
Added on Mar 26, 2026 by Onye Dike ·