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Achieving clean cooking target enhancement of socio- economic development
Nearly a quarter of Bhutan’s population still relies on the use of traditional biomass stoves and under the current policy scenario, this is expected to reduce to 10 per cent by 2030. Positive benefits that can arise from adoption of clean cooking technologies include fuel savings (as evidenced in the SDG scenario), less time spent on cooking and collecting fuels, and reduced health risks from indoor air pollution. In consultation with the stakeholders, adoption of improved cooking stoves is proposed as the most appropriate solution in closing the gap within the short time frame. This builds on the traditional practice of using biomass as cooking fuel, which is abundant and cheap.
Notwithstanding, successful uptake of clean cooking stove on a long-term basis requires more than just providing the appropriate clean cooking technology. Programme planning should employ a multisectoral and participatory approach hinging on cooperation from actors and engagement from the local communities to ensure long term adoption and progressing towards socio-economic development. Field testing and close-up monitoring is imperative to evaluate the effectiveness of the programmes, in order to inform future policies and initiatives.
Nearly a quarter of Bhutan’s population still relies on the use of traditional biomass stoves and under the current policy scenario, this is expected to reduce to 10 per cent by 2030. Positive benefits that can arise from adoption of clean cooking technologies include fuel savings (as evidenced in the SDG scenario), less time spent on cooking and collecting fuels, and reduced health risks from indoor air pollution. In consultation with the stakeholders, adoption of improved cooking stoves is proposed as the most appropriate solution in closing the gap within the short time frame. This builds on the traditional practice of using biomass as cooking fuel, which is abundant and cheap.
Notwithstanding, successful uptake of clean cooking stove on a long-term basis requires more than just providing the appropriate clean cooking technology. Programme planning should employ a multisectoral and participatory approach hinging on cooperation from actors and engagement from the local communities to ensure long term adoption and progressing towards socio-economic development. Field testing and close-up monitoring is imperative to evaluate the effectiveness of the programmes, in order to inform future policies and initiatives.
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