On 14 May, the IEA met in Paris at the Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, co-chaired by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania H.E. Samia Suluhu Hassan, the Prime Minister of Norway H.E. Jonas Gahr Støre, the President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, and the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Dr. Fatih Birol.
2. The Summit organised by the IEA, brought together over 1000 delegates, from governments, private sector, development partners, international organisations, philanthropies, and civil society, all driven by the shared objective of making 2024 a pivotal year for achieving universal access to clean cooking. It marked the largest-ever gathering exclusively on clean cooking, drawing participation from 55 countries, represented by 4 Head of Government and 23 Ministers
pledge to make clean cooking a priority and enhance our efforts toward achieving universal access for all, recognising its essential role in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7.
we applaud the ongoing efforts of a diverse coalition of stakeholders – from governments, financiers, and industry to international organisations, development partners, and civil society. By fostering greater collaboration as a global community, we will make significant strides in addressing this issue.
Clean cooking is a solvable development challenge that will have a positive impact on the lives of millions of the poorest people on earth, predominately for those in Sub Saharan Africa. We welcome others to join us in elevating the importance of the clean cooking agenda and bringing to bear additional resources for this effort. By joining the Clean Cooking Declaration, we hope to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals across Africa, paving the way for healthier and more sustainable living conditions.