The Climate Change Officer of Sung Foundation, Mary Mahami, and her team conducted a week-long clean cooking demonstration across five communities in the Tolon District—the initiative aimed to promote the adoption of energy-efficient stoves as a sustainable alternative to traditional cooking methods.
During the demonstrations, three types of cooking stoves were showcased: the traditional firewood stove, the coal pot, and the energy-efficient stove. Mary Mahami highlighted the significant advantages of energy-efficient stoves over the other two options. She emphasized that these stoves consume less charcoal, reducing the demand for firewood and, in turn, slowing down deforestation. Additionally, they produce cleaner food by preventing the contamination of meals with smoke particles and other pollutants.

Beyond promoting clean cooking, she used the platform to raise awareness about the environmental consequences of indiscriminate tree felling and plastic pollution. She explained how these practices contribute to air pollution, global warming, erratic rainfall patterns, prolonged droughts, and other climate-related challenges.
The week-long campaign served as an eye-opener for community members, encouraging them to adopt more sustainable cooking practices while recognizing their role in protecting the environment.