Ethiopian Clean Cooking Alliance (ECCA)

🌍 Yesterday, #ECCA participated in the "#Transformative_Clean_Cooking: Sustainable Development Models" session at the Humanitarian Energy Conference (#HEC). This session featured participants from various African private sectors, development organizations, and international entities such as Energising Development (EnDev), NORCAP - part of the Norwegian Refugee Council, Mercy Corps, World Food Programme, MECS programme, and SNV. The discussion focused on clean cooking access for households and institutions like schools, especially in displacement settings. 🔑 #Key_insights_included: 📊 Overview of current clean cooking status in displacement settings from the Global Platform for Action (GPA) & #NORCAP-led mapping exercise. 📚 Case studies on clean cooking solutions for households and institutions. 🌐 Exploration of diverse business and delivery models across different countries. During the session, Dawit Tibebu highlighted the significant challenge of clean cooking access in sub-Saharan Africa, where national levels are often below 20%. For instance, in Ethiopia, only 9% have access to clean cooking, with over 90% relying on unsustainable biomass fuels and open fires. This situation underscores the difficulty of ensuring clean cooking access for displaced communities. However, strategic approaches can address this issue for both host and refugee populations. Here’s how: #National_Strategies_and_Integration: - Ethiopia's Multi-Actor Cooking Energy Strategy for Refugees and Host Communities (2022) integrates refugees into national clean cooking initiatives, promoting inclusivity and equity. #Community_Based_Approaches: - Training programs for improved cookstove and fuel production. - Community kitchens and shared facilities for economic opportunities. #Innovative_Financial_Models: - Collaborating with the private sector for alternative financial models like carbon financing and pay-as-you-cook systems. #Leveraging_International_Funding: - Accessing international funds and grants for energy access improvements. - Partnering with NGOs, UN agencies, and international organizations for additional resources and expertise. Ethiopian Clean Cooking Alliance (ECCA) Energising Development (EnDev) GIZ Ethiopia and Djibouti

🌍✨ Exciting news! #ECCA is proud to share our participation in the #GIZ_EnDev_Ethiopia_Clean_Cooking_Exchange_Visit_in_Kenya.  This initiative presents a remarkable opportunity for us to learn from #Kenya's exceptional achievements in clean cooking development. By engaging with local stakeholders, government agencies, development partners, and the private sector, as well as collaborating with various associations, we aim to gather valuable insights and best practices that can be adapted to our context in Ethiopia. We are joined by key representatives from the ethiopian ministry of water energy (#MoWE), the #PetroleumandEnergyAuthority (#PEA), and the Ethiopian Electric Utility (#EEU), alongside our partners from SNV. Together, we will explore innovative approaches and successful strategies in clean cooking. During this exchange, we will examine advanced clean cooking technologies (BURN), effective national strategy and county level plans, community engagement strategies, standards and carbon projects that have proven successful in Kenya. Our ultimate goal is to enhance our efforts in promoting sustainable cooking solutions and contribute to the development of the clean cooking sector in Ethiopia. We are excited about the potential impact this collaboration will have on improving energy access and fostering a healthier environment for communities in Ethiopia.  Ethiopian Clean Cooking Alliance (ECCA) extends our heartfelt appreciation to #GIZ Energising Development (EnDev) Ethiopia for organizing this timely exposure visit. This experience is crucial for gathering insights and lessons that will help us develop our #NationalCleanCookingRoadmap for #2025_2030. Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this inspiring journey!  #CleanCooking #Sustainability #ECCA #GIZ #EnDevEthiopia #KenyaExchange #CleanCookingRoadmap

🌟 ECCA is excited to announce our collaboration with SNV Ethiopia #EnDev_Core Project on a #Community_Behavioral_Change_Communication (#BCC) initiative through #PublicStoveDemonstrations! 🌟 Our recent #CleanCooking solution demonstration events have been an incredible experience, showcasing live demonstrations directly to end-users. These events are pivotal in #Creating_Demand for clean cooking technologies within our communities. We have been focusing on the PSNP (Productive Safety Net Program) communities in Addis Ketema and Arada Sub City in the capital city of #AddisAbaba, who are less familiar with these solutions and have often been #LeftBehind. We aim to inspire a shift towards clean cooking solutions by clearly highlighting the significant challenges posed by traditional cooking methods, including long-term financial burdens due to fuel costs, extensive cooking times, health issues from indoor air pollution, and environmental pollution. Our demonstrations have provided new insights into these problems and motivated many to consider the numerous advantages of switching to clean cooking solutions. With our motto, "#ፈጣንና_ቆጣቢ_ምድጃ_ለቤተሰብ_ጤና" (Fast and Efficient Stoves for Family Health), we emphasize the importance of sustainable and healthy cooking practices for the well-being of our families and the environment. Join us on this journey towards a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future! 🌍💚 #CleanCooking #SustainableLiving #CommunityEngagement #HealthierFuture #EnDev_Core #SNVEthiopia #ECCA #BehavioralChange #EnvironmentalSustainability

Introducing the Energy Enterprise Coach (EEC), the one-stop solution for energy entrepreneurs to tackle market challenges and unlock their growth potential.  The EEC, part of the SEE-Clean Cooking programme and EnDev, provides tailored support through local mentors, international trainers, and peer-to-peer learning. Covering everything from business fundamentals to access to finance. See what the Energy Enterprise Coach does to support clean cooking markets 👇  https://lnkd.in/d8UU_Vi5  #EnergyEnterpriseCoach #SEE-Clean Cooking #SNV #GIZ #ECCA #CleanCooking #SDG7

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Discover the harsh reality faced by #RuralWomen who inhale harmful pollutants daily while cooking, and how it impacts their health and the well-being of their children. This story sheds light on a critical issue that deserves our attention and action. #WorthaRead!

#Tackling_Acces_to_Clean_Cooking_Energy_Solutions 📢 Dive into this one #RuralWomen #Story and share it with your network! We're on a mission to advocate for clean cooking solutions that can transform lives and protect our environment. 🌱🔥 This story highlights the crucial need for accessible and sustainable cooking energy solutions, offering insights into how we can all contribute to this vital cause. Your support can drive change and ensure that every household has access to clean, safe, and efficient cooking options. Let’s spread the word and work together towards a cleaner, healthier future! 💪💚 #CleanCooking #EnergySolutions #Advocacy #SustainableLiving" UNDP Ethiopia ethiopian ministry of water energy GIZ Ethiopia and Djibouti Addis Ababa Institute of Technology https://lnkd.in/dv_aBANs

🌟 Yesterday was a milestone day for the clean cooking sector in Ethiopia! 🌟 Hosted by the Ministry of Water and Energy (#MoWE) and UNDP Ethiopia, we dove deep into two crucial study reports that will shape our national clean cooking strategy. 🚀 The discussions focused on achieving a #just_transition at the national level—from our current state of less than 10% clean cooking access (and below 1% in rural communities) to meeting the ambitious #SDG 7.1 Goal: Access to Clean Cooking for All. 🌍 These studies, conducted by Individual consultants, are key inputs for developing Ethiopia’s National Clean Cooking Roadmap. We're excited to have a comprehensive roadmap by the new year (2025) to transition our infant and often invisible clean cooking sector into a thriving, accessible reality. 🗺️ The event featured productive discussions among delegates from various ministries and regional energy offices, with insightful opening remarks from H.E. #Dr. Ing. #Sultan_Wali, State Minister of Energy at the Ministry of Water and Energy. 🏛️ Development of the #EthiopianCleanCookingRoadmap through a collaborative, multi-stakeholder effort involving the ethiopian ministry of water energy, Energising Development (EnDev)/GIZ Ethiopia and Djibouti , UNDP Ethiopia, SNV, and Ethiopian Clean Cooking Alliance (ECCA). This initiative highlights the necessity of engaging stakeholders at all levels to advance the clean cooking sector. Onward to a cleaner, more sustainable future for all! 💪 #CleanCooking #Sustainability #Ethiopia #SDG7 #EnergyTransition

We're Hiring! 📢 🌟 We are looking to work with highly motivated and professional Finance Head for ECCA. 📱🔄📚 🗓 Deadline for Applications: 16th August 2024 📌 Interested? Review below attached Job Description and apply! 👇 📧 Send your cover letter and updated CV to: job@ecca-et.org or info@ecca-et.org

#ECCA_membership_is_a_commitment_to_work_until_every_meal_is_clean_cooked 🌍 The facts below highlight the severe negative impacts of traditional cooking in Ethiopia. While data precision may vary, the seriousness of the issue is undeniable. 🎤 16 million households in Ethiopia cook on traditional stoves using biomass fuels 🎤 5% of total deaths in Ethiopia are linked to respiratory diseases caused by indoor air pollution 🎤 24 million hours spent per session on firewood collection in Ethiopia 🎤 86 million tons of wood consumed for firewood and charcoal in Ethiopia 🎤 20% of GHG emissions from deforestation and degradation are due to cutting trees for fuelwood in Ethiopia 🎤 10% of agricultural residue used for cooking in Ethiopia A recipe to work against the facts above is: to #ensure_every_meal_is_clean_cooked in smoke free kitchen, under non polluted atmosphere and within greener environment. This recipe: 📢 Opens a huge market for entrepreneurs (16 million customers); 📢 Offers a reality check for health professionals (5% of total deaths in Ethiopia?!); 📢 Provides clarity of purpose for foresters and natural resources professionals (86 million tons of wood consumed for firewood and charcoal); 📢 Justifies GHG mitigation efforts at a personal level (20% of GHG from forestry comes from cutting for fuelwood); 📢 Presents a massive time capital that home economists (24 million hours!) can use to improve livelihoods; 📢 Saves money from the cost of artificial fertilizers and boosts yield by improving agricultural productivity (if 10% of agricultural residue is left to develop soils). You can make a difference! ECCA is calling! 🌟 by Dr Gessesse Dessie #CleanCooking #SustainableFuture #HealthAndEnvironment #GHGReduction #Ethiopia #JoinUs