A recent paper calls for immediate policy intervention around the Congo’s woodfuel demand.
Published in Cifor’s brief, it says, “The Congolese government needs to immediately improve management of the sector, in collaboration with stakeholders. The national Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD) programme creates momentum for this.”
PAPER: Congo’s woodfuel use needs urgent policy attention Read More »
Four months ago we asked you to help us kickstart our renewable fuels and energy efficiency project in Uganda. And you did! We collected almost $6,500 for our project!
This message is our progress report to you, our donors, our investors.
Rubaare: Project update in pictures Read More »
Back when The Charcoal Project was a getting its web chops we covered what we thought was a fantastic idea from a startup company called BioLite. The idea was simple: produce a stove that can reduce emissions, cut down on fuel use while also charging a cell phones or power other small electronics. We’re thrilled to see the company finally get some respect. Congratulations BioLite!
A startup cookstove with a killer app gets a big boost Read More »
Nigeria has lost over N1 billion (USD 6,156,880) (Euro 4,629,360) to illegal export of charcoal and logs from states in the South West and North Central to the Middle East and Europe in the last four years.
An investigation by Daily Trust revealed that charcoal and wood export were the major factors responsible for the massive deforestation in the country.
The illegal export is booming despite the existence of federal laws that prohibits the export of logs from Nigeria.
NEWS: U$6M lost to illegal charcoal, wood export from Nigeria. Read More »
This morning news roundup from EESI, one of our favorite sources, brings two indirect endorsements for better stoves and sustainable solid biomass fuels, the cornerstones of The Charcoal Project’s BEEP (Biomass Energy Efficiency Program) initiative.
NEWS: The Climate Change case for Improved Stoves and Renewable Fuels. Read More »
A partnership among African nations and communities, the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) and China are working to substitute bamboo charcoal and firewood for forest wood on which 80 percent of the rural population in sub-Saharan Africa depends for its fuel needs.
NEWS: Bamboo touted as a panacea for Africa’s Bioenergy Sector Read More »
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