Kitchens for Clean Air:
Safa Chulo

Promoting Improved Cook Stoves (ICS) in Nepal

The project promotes the introduction of Improved Cook Stoves in rural households building on sustainable development and climate change mitigation initiatives in Nepal. Replacing the polluting and inefficient traditional cookstoves prevalent in these areas with alternative cooking solutions reduces carbon emissions, and promotes economic sustainability. The program places a strong emphasis on supporting women’s self-help groups and the training of local artisans, especially female artisans.

Nepal

Project Location: Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Rautahat and Sarlahi; Nepal

Methodology: Energy Efficiency Measures in Thermal Applications of Non-Renewable Biomass

Standard: Gold Standard

Jobs created: 15

Cookstoves Deployed: 14,721

Cookstove Carbon Credits for Clean Cooking & Social Change

Introducing Improved Cook Stoves (ICS) improves indoor air quality and reduces health risks, especially for women and children who spend most of their time cooking over traditional stoves. With cleaner cooking solutions, women have more time for education, work, and other productive activities, shifting away from hours spent collecting firewood. Local artisans, especially women, are trained to produce and maintain these stoves, creating new income opportunities and communities. As more stoves are deployed, families save on firewood costs and contribute to reducing pressure on forests, protecting vital ecosystems.

Healthier Homes, Healthier Lives

Clean, Affordable Cooking for All

Jobs That Help Communities Grow

Fighting Climate Change, One Stove at a Time

Switching to metallic rocket ICS stoves reduces indoor air pollution, making homes safer for women and children. Reduced smoke means better health for everyone and more time for women and girls to focus on work, school, or simply living healthier lives.

With these eco-friendly stoves, families use less firewood, save money, and enjoy cleaner, healthier cooking. Plus, it’s a win for Nepal’s forests—less firewood means less strain on the environment.

This project is all about giving people, especially women, the chance to build skills and create local jobs by training artisans to make and maintain the stoves. It’s not just about cooking; it’s about building economic strength and independence in communities.

By switching to these clean stoves, families reduce their carbon footprint and help protect Nepal’s forests. The project is a simple way to fight climate change while ensuring a healthier planet for future generations.

Healthier Homes, Healthier Lives