Introduction of improved cooking stoves to reduce wood consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

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.

Energy Efficiency

North Kivu region of the Democratic Republic on Congo

Mercy Corp UK – a UK based relief and development charity.

Gold Standard for VERs. Project submitted to Gold Standard Foundation in January 2009; uses an approved GS methodology; validation and verification to be performed by a Gold Standard accredited body.

29,500 tCO2e between 2009 and 2011.

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.

The project team has completed an approved Gold Standard community consultation, and provides numerous social and environmental benefits (see project description).

Awaiting Validation

2009-2011