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Our new report on Universal Access to Clean Cooking in Africa came out this morning! It provides a path to delivering access to the 1 billion people across Africa who still lack it today → iea.li/3GUewI1 Watch the LIVE launch from 11:00 CEST → iea.li/4nKafrm

Diversification underpins energy security, but critical minerals have been moving in the opposite direction And based on today's policy settings, progress towards more diversified supply chains is set to be slow over the coming decade Learn more ➡️ iea.li/3IaAMO1

Total energy investment has risen in the past decade, but spending remains uneven globally China, the US & the EU saw strong growth, while many developing economies, especially in Africa, are struggling to mobilise capital for energy infrastructure 👉 iea.li/4nnzgIQ

Geospatial mapping reveals the scale of the clean cooking challenge Millions live in areas with little or no access & limited infrastructure, from LPG storage & distribution to power reliability Investing in these gaps is key to scaling up solutions 👉 iea.li/3GUewI1

Geospatial mapping reveals the scale of the clean cooking challenge Millions live in areas with little or no access & limited infrastructure, from LPG storage & distribution to power reliability Investing in these gaps is key to scaling up solutions 👉 iea.li/3GUewI1

Our Global Energy Policies Hub just got a major update! The Hub offers the most complete snapshot of energy policies worldwide, allowing users to explore 5000+ policies covering all aspects of the energy sector. Take a look 👉 iea.li/3TwIJ2M

Achieving universal access to clean cooking in Africa by 2040 would bring huge benefits It would prevent 4.7 million premature deaths, free up time for women & children, create nearly half a million jobs & cut emissions by around 550 million tonnes 👉 iea.li/3GUewI1

The rise in global energy investment is being driven by efforts to cut emissions but also industrial, energy security & economic considerations China is the world’s top energy investor, set to make up more than a quarter of total energy spending in 2025: iea.li/4nnzgIQ

Momentum from our landmark 2024 Clean Cooking Summit is translating into real action. Over $470 million of commitments has been disbursed to date. And most people without access in Africa live in countries that have strengthened policies since the Summit: iea.li/3GUewI1

If African countries match the best progress seen elsewhere such as Brazil & India, their clean cooking access gap could close by 2040 In our roadmap, 80 million people gain access a year, 7 times faster than today’s rate, with cities leading the way 👉 iea.li/3GUewI1

Growth in global demand for natural gas is set to accelerate in 2026 following this year’s expected slowdown. While looser balances appear on the horizon with more LNG supply coming to market, major uncertainties remain. More in our Q3 Gas Report ⬇️ iea.li/4makhAx
Our latest Energy Snapshot newsletter went out today, digging into the role buildings play in the energy sector 🏙️ Read it here ➡️ iea.li/44Ej6Ds Subscribe now to get the latest insights delivered to your inbox monthly ⬇️ iea.li/44cfpmR
🗣 “In 2024, natural gas price volatility in Europe was 50% above the average seen between 2010 and 2019” Our latest commentary explores what’s driving price swings in gas markets & what tools can help manage the resulting risks. Read more ➡️ iea.li/4eWuqhG

1 billion people in Africa still cook with basic fuels like wood, charcoal & dung, contributing to over 800,000 premature deaths a year – mostly women & children. Solving this major injustice would cost less than 0.1% of global energy investment. More 👉 iea.li/3GUewI1

Explore our roadmap to Universal Access on Clean Cooking in Africa 👇 Summary iea.li/44GktSg State of play & recent progress iea.li/4kN3t1c Outlook iea.li/3Uj3wXP Infrastructure iea.li/40mLFCT Implications & policies iea.li/4kPk0Sm

🗣 “Clean cooking is not a luxury. It’s an issue that touches every family, every day – from rural villages, to growing cities.” Tanzania’s Special Representative Jacqueline Kawishe on why it’s crucial to address the clean cooking challenge 👉 iea.li/3GWn4Oz
🗣 “This publication is a significant contribution towards evidence-driven decision making on clean cooking” African Union Energy Commissioner Lerato D. Mataboge on IEA's efforts to address the clean cooking access gap. Watch back her full remarks 👉 iea.li/4nKafrm
Electricity use is set to grow strongly to run air conditioners, EVs & data centres But geothermal offers clean power around-the-clock Geothermal could meet 15% of global electricity demand growth through 2050 if project costs continue to decline ➡️ iea.li/43whTh8

🗣 “I would like to thank & congratulate the @IEA, led by Dr Birol, for convening all the partners, for tracking progress & for elevating clean cooking to the global agenda” African Union Energy Commissioner @LDMataboge at the launch of our new roadmap 👉 iea.li/4nKafrm
Achieving universal access to clean cooking in Africa by 2040 would bring huge benefits It would prevent 4.7 million premature deaths, free up time for women & children, create nearly half a million jobs & cut emissions by around 550 million tonnes 👉 iea.li/3GUewI1

If African countries match the best progress seen elsewhere such as Brazil & India, their clean cooking access gap could close by 2040 In our roadmap, 80 million people gain access a year, 7 times faster than today’s rate, with cities leading the way 👉 iea.li/3GUewI1
