Paris Clean Cooking Declaration a Step in the Right Direction for Africa’s LPG penetration

Rungas Group welcomes the outcomes of the Summit for Clean Cooking in Africa held in Paris this week, where the Clean Cooking Declaration was unveiled. This historic declaration marks 2024 as the pivotal year for clean cooking access in Africa, a cause that Rungas has long championed.

The summit, co-chaired by esteemed global leaders and organized by the International Energy Agency (IEA), brought together over a thousand delegates from around the world. The collective aim was clear: to make clean cooking accessible to all and to acknowledge the urgent need for action and investments.

As a Nigerian enterprise deeply rooted in the energy sector, Rungas is committed to addressing the clean cooking deficit that affects millions across our continent. We believe that access to clean cooking is not just an energy issue but a fundamental human right that impacts health, education, and gender equality.

The declaration aligns with our vision of a sustainable future where every African household can cook in a way that is both environmentally friendly and economically viable. We are particularly encouraged by the summit’s emphasis on three critical pillars: financing, policies, and partnerships.

Rungas is ready to work hand-in-hand with governments, the private sector, and international partners to turn this vision into reality. The announcement of $2.2 billion in funding at the summit is a significant step forward, and we welcome the increased private sector participation that this will bring.

Our commitment to clean cooking is unwavering. We will continue to innovate and invest in cleaner, modern cooking solutions that can deliver tangible benefits in terms of health, productivity, and environmental preservation. We recognize the importance of a coordinated approach and are eager to contribute our expertise and resources to this global effort.

As we look ahead, Rungas reaffirms its pledge to make clean cooking a priority and deliver innovative solutions to last mile LPG end users. We are inspired by the collective resolve demonstrated at the Paris summit and are optimistic about the future. Together, we can make 2024 the year that changes the clean cooking landscape in Africa and beyond.

Join us as we stride into a future where every African home basks in the glow of clean cooking. For more insights into our journey and initiatives, we invite you to peruse our website and follow us online.