In Somalia, where climate challenges intersect with economic hardship, a cookstove climate project is creating lasting change. BURN Manufacturing’s initiative demonstrates how strategic climate financing can transform communities while combating environmental degradation.
The Challenge: Why Somalia Needs Climate Project Investment
Somalia presents a compelling case for climate financing, with over 90% of its population dependent on biomass fuels for cooking. This dependency drives alarming deforestation rates in an already fragile ecosystem. The economic impact is severe – traditional cooking methods cost Somalian families up to $50 monthly, while three-quarters of the population lives below the poverty line.
A Revolutionary Climate Project Solution: The JIKOKOA Stove
At the heart of this climate project is the JIKOKOA, the world’s most fuel-efficient biomass stove. This innovative technology delivers remarkable results:
- 64% reduction in charcoal consumption
- 65% decrease in indoor air pollution
- Significant reduction in smoke-related health issues
Measurable Climate Project Impacts Since 2016
The success of this climate financing initiative is evident in its impressive metrics:
- 350,000 stoves distributed
- 2 million lives positively impacted
- 1.6 million tons of wood preserved
- 3 million tons of CO2 emissions prevented
Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Financing Success
This climate project aligns with multiple SDGs, demonstrating the comprehensive impact of well-structured climate financing:
Climate Action
The JIKOKOA’s 64% reduction in fuel consumption directly contributes to limiting CO2 emissions. Since 2016, this climate project has prevented 3 million tons of CO2 emissions while actively combating deforestation.
Poverty Reduction
Independent research by the University of Chicago and UC Berkeley validates the JIKOKOA as an outstanding investment for families. The project’s success in Kenya, where families save $120 annually on fuel (296% IRR), is even more impactful in Somalia due to higher charcoal costs.
Health Improvements
According to the Clean Cooking Alliance, traditional cooking methods cause 3 million premature deaths annually. This climate project addresses this crisis by reducing indoor air pollution by 65%, with documented health improvements among users.
Economic Development
As the world’s only vertically integrated improved cookstove company, BURN Manufacturing operates from solar-powered facilities in Kenya. This climate financing success story has created over 1,500 local jobs while expanding distribution networks across Africa.
The Future of Climate Financing in Somalia
Since 2016, BURN has maintained its position as the sole carbon project in Somalia, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities in climate financing for developing regions. This climate project serves as a blueprint for future initiatives, demonstrating how targeted climate financing can simultaneously address environmental concerns, improve public health, and drive economic development.
Project Verification
This climate project is verified by the Gold Standard Impact Registry, ensuring accountability and transparency in climate financing. Available carbon credits come from the 2023 vintage period.