Introduction of improved cooking stoves to reduce wood consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions (validation expected 2010).
Description of Project
Located in North Kivu in the D. R. Congo, this project introduces fuel efficient stoves to reduce the amount wood burned during cooking.
The project is being implemented with the co-operation of the UN High Commission for Refugees. It improves the health of beneficiaries by reducing indoor air pollution, reduces the rate of unsustainable fuel wood harvesting, and reduces the insecurity that women and girls would face collecting fuel wood outside of camp.
The project further reduces unsustainable fuel wood harvesting by providing for up to 50% of wood requirements from sustainable sources. These sustainable wood lots are managed by the WWF.
Project Type
Energy Efficiency
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Project location
North Kivu region of the Democratic Republic on Congo
Direct provider of carbon finance
Carbon Clear Limited
Project proponent
Mercy Corp UK – a UK based relief and development charity.
Credit type
Gold Standard for VERs. Project submitted to The Gold Standard Foundation in January 2009. Project uses an approved GS methodology. Validation and verification to be performed by a Gold Standard accr
Total emission reductions
29,500 tCO2e between 2009 and 2011 (validation expected 2010)
Additionality Test
Established using the CDM additionality tool.
Project participants are unable to afford the upfront cost of improved cook stoves. The project provides financial and technical assistance in order to facilitate the use of improved stoves.
Social and environmental considerations
The project team has completed an approved Gold Standard community consultation.
The project is being implemented with the co-operation of the UN High Commission for Refugees. It improves the health of beneficiaries by reducing indoor air pollution, reduces the rate of unsustainable fuel wood harvesting, and reduces the insecurity that women and girls insecurity would face collecting fuel wood outside of camp.
The project further reduces unsustainable fuel wood harvesting by providing for up to 50% of wood requirements from sustainable sources. These sustainable wood lots are managed by the WWF.
Current status of project
Underway
Commencement of project operation
December 2008
Vintages
2009-2011
