The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has launched a two-day National Clean Cooking Policy and Strategy Workshop to address public health concerns and environmental degradation.
The workshop brings together policy experts, industry leaders, and development partners to advance Ghana’s clean cooking solutions.
Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, highlighted the dangers of traditional cooking methods, noting that nearly 60% of Ghanaians rely on charcoal and firewood, leading to around 6,500 annual deaths due to household air pollution.
He stressed that women and children bear the brunt of these inefficiencies.
To address the issue, the Ministry introduced the National Clean Cooking Policy (NCCP), which promotes LPG, electric stoves, biogas, and improved biomass cookstoves.
The policy includes regulatory and fiscal incentives to attract investment and ensure affordable clean cooking technologies.
Jinapor also announced the revision of the National Clean Cooking Strategy (NCCS) and its Investment Prospectus (IP), outlining a roadmap for implementation, stakeholder roles, and required financial resources.
“Achieving universal access to clean cooking is not solely the responsibility of the government; it requires a collaborative, multi-stakeholder approach,” he stated.
Chief Director of the Ministry, Wilhelmina Asamoah, emphasized inclusiveness in the discussions and noted that the workshop is the first of three regional engagements.
She acknowledged the World Bank’s support in advancing Ghana’s clean cooking agenda and encouraged active participation in shaping a sustainable future.
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