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Solar Cookers International
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The mission of Solar Cookers International is to improve human health, economic well-being, women’s empowerment, and the environment by promoting climate-friendly solar cooking for vulnerable populations worldwide. Support SCI and get involved.
🌍 SCI was honored to co-host a joint side event during COP30 with the UN Climate Technology Centre & Network on EU-UN cooperation for climate security—highlighting how locally led climate technologies can advance peace and resilience. ✨
👉 www.solarcookers.org/events

Photo credits: Caitlyn Hughes
November 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Yesterday, Solar Cookers International was honored to join the Uganda Development Bank for an inspiring panel discussion on “Financing Energy Efficiency Solutions to Foster Sustainability.” ✨

For more info on SCI’s events at COP30, visit www.solarcookers.org/events

Photo credit: Caitlyn Hughes
November 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🌎 COP30 starts today!

The SCI team is in Belém, Brazil, participating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference to highlight solar cooking as a climate-positive solution. ☀️🍲

Learn more about SCI’s events at COP30 👉 www.solarcookers.org/events

#COP30 #SolarCooking #SolarCookersInternational
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
SCI is proud to participate in the Solar World Congress 2025 in Brazil! ☀️

SCI Program & Science Director Alan Bigelow, Ph.D., joined PANEL 2: Bringing Energy to All: Facing Energy Poverty. 🌍✨

Sign up for SCI news: solarcookers.salsalabs.org/scipublicati...

📸 Photo credit: Melina Hanhart, ISES
November 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Solar Cookers International is saddened by the loss of Sharon Cousins — a passionate advocate for solar cooking and a tireless champion for a more sustainable world. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her loved ones. 💛

Honoring her legacy: solarcooking.fandom.com/wiki/Sharon_...
November 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
From smoke-filled kitchens to sun-powered futures ☀️

SCI and the United Nations' Climate Technology Centre and Network are bringing zero-emission solar cooking to the Central African Republic.

🌍 180 solar cookers
👩🏽‍🏫 1,200+ people reached

🔗 solarcookers.org/work/central-african-republic
October 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🌞 SCI’s Map of Solar Cookers now estimates 4.8+ million solar cookers globally... and counting!

That means 21.7 million people are directly impacted by solar cooking 🌍

💡 Do you use solar cookers?

👉 Add your data here: www.solarcookers.org/partners/dis...
October 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
🌍 SCI is heading to Brazil! 🇧🇷

SCI will join the Solar World Congress 2025 in Fortaleza (4–7 Nov), taking place just ahead of COP30.

SCI is proud to contribute to global conversations on solar innovation and clean cooking. For more information, visit www.solarworldcongress.org.
October 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
☀️ SCI at #COP30!

SCI is proud to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference, promoting solar cooking as a clean, sustainable, and scalable solution for communities worldwide.

📅 Info about SCI’s participation will be posted here: www.solarcookers.org/events

Stay tuned for more updates! 🔆
October 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🌞 We’re excited to share that SCI Program & Science Director, Alan Bigelow, Ph.D., was featured on The Fixers Podcast in an episode titled 'The Solar Cooking Revolution with Dr. Alan.' 🌍

🎧 Tune in on Spotify (open.spotify.com/episode/0kqT...)

Or Apple Podcasts (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...)
October 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Expanding Clean Energy Access in Mali ☀️

This year, SCI, with support from the United Nations, launched a new program to expand access to solar cookers across Mali. 🌍

Thanks to your support, 2,400+ people are directly benefiting. 🌟

🔗 www.solarcookers.org/work/mali

Photo credit: Emmanuel Théra
October 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
SCI was honored to participate in the EnergyNow SDG7 Action Forum, held during Climate Week NYC. 🌎 🌟

Solar cooking directly supports SDG7 by providing a renewable, emissions-free alternative.

🔗 www.solarcookers.org/about/blog/e...

Photo credit: International Institute for Sustainable Development
October 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
☀️ Mark your calendars! Sun Day is Sept 21 🌱

Join Third Act and Third Act: Sacramento at Cesar Chavez Park, 11 AM – 3 PM for a day of action, music, and community as we celebrate clean energy and push for a fossil-free future. 🌎

👉 thirdact.org/sun-day

#SunDay2025 #ClimateAction #SolarEnergy
September 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🌞 SCI Board President Dr. Peg Barratt recently inspired 6th grade students at East Bay Innovation Academy with a hands-on talk about solar cooking!

We love seeing the next generation light up with creativity about sustainable solutions.✨

Stay updated: solarcookers.salsalabs.org/scipublicati...
September 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
☀️ Celebrate Sun Day with Third Act! ☀️

On Sunday, September 21st, join Third Act and Third Act: Sacramento at Cesar Chavez Park from 11 AM to 3 PM in support of a clean energy future. 🌞✨

🔗 Learn more: thirdact.org/donate/sun-d...
September 8, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Meet SCI intern Ben Fred Ineza! ✨

Born and raised in Rwanda, Ben brings his passion for storytelling to SCI through the Keeling Curve Prize Constellations Fellowship. 🌍

We’re grateful for Ben’s dedication to supporting SCI. Learn more about his journey here: www.solarcookers.org/about/blog/b...
August 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
🌞 Want to build your own solar cooker this summer?

From simple DIY designs to innovative parabolic cookers, explore 116+ free solar cooker plans on the Solar Cooking Wiki. Cook delicious meals, help the environment, and embrace sustainable living! 🍲

👉 solarcooking.fandom.com/wiki/Categor...
August 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The countdown to Solar World Congress 2025 in Brazil (4–7 Nov) is on! 🌍

⏳ The deadline for Early Bird and Author Registration has been extended to 21 August. 🌞

📅 Don’t forget to explore the preliminary program and plan for exciting pre-events happening on 3 November.

🔗 www.solarworldcongress.org
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August 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
SCI was honored to have joined Big Bets Live 2025, thanks to @rockefellerfdn.bsky.social.

🌍 During the event, Dr. Rajiv Shah highlighted solar cooking in Africa as one of the world’s most impactful solutions—affirming SCI’s role in the clean energy movement.

www.solarcookers.org/about/blog/s...
August 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
🌞 SCI Program and Science Director Alan Bigelow, Ph.D., spent the weekend solar cooking with a parabolic cooker—and shared some amazing photos! 🥘

Solar cooking is a powerful solution that protects health, preserves the environment, and promotes energy access. 🌍

Learn more at solarcookers.org ☀️
July 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🌞 The Solar World Congress 2025 is taking place in Fortaleza, Brazil (4-7 November), just ahead of COP30!

SCI will be attending this global event, organised by the International Solar Energy Society.

🔗 Register here: www.solarworldcongress.org
July 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🌍 At the UN High-Level Political Forum last week, SCI highlighted how solar cooking improves health, empowers women, creates economic opportunities, and protects the environment. 🌱

▶️ Watch the full webinar: www.solarcookers.org/about/blog/s...

A big thank you to all the speakers and participants!
July 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🌞 SCI Board Member Ruth Holton-Hodson was recently featured on the Environmental Directions radio show!🎙️

A big thank-you to Nancy Pearlman for hosting this inspiring conversation, where Ruth shared the life-changing impact of solar cooking for people and planet.🌍

🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4vt...
July 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Ready to join the UN High-level Political Forum side event with SCI? 🌍

☀️Hear from experts across India, Cameroon, and Spain/Burundi on how solar cooking is driving real impact on the SDGs!

📅 Jul 17
🕘 9:00 AM PT | 12:00 PM ET
🎟️ Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

✨ Save your spot today!
July 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
☀️ Solar cooking is driving real impact on the SDGs — hear from experts across India, Cameroon, Spain/Burundi, and more at the UN High-level Political Forum with SCI.

📅 July 17
🕘 9:00–10:30 AM PT | 12:00–1:30 PM ET | 4:00–5:30 PM UTC

🎟️ Free registration: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
July 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM