ACCESS Coalition

Access to affordable, reliable & sustainable energy is vital for Africa’s just green transition. Our ED Patricia Mbogo joined @cnbcafrica to unpack the state of #EnergyAccess and why inclusive policies are key to unlocking progress. Watch the full interview below...

No woman or girl should die because of how they cook. @patmbogo from @ACCESSCSOs highlights why clean cooking and energy solutions are essential to empowering women across Africa. Watch👇and learn more about #Mission300: wrld.bg/7Btp50YxA2K #PoweringAfrica

We are proud to announce that we will be a Supporting Partner for #EAIF2026, taking place on 21-24 April 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya! Join us driving global energy access, decarbonisation, and climate action. Register now: eaif.energy @RuralElec

From 9–20 March, the world gathers at the Commission on the Status of Women. For Africa, gender equality requires energy access. ACCESS calls for: ✅ Scale up investment in clean cooking ✅ Gender-responsive energy & climate policies and more: shorturl.at/d9og5 #CSW2026

Civil society voices matter in achieving universal energy access ⚡ Join the Mission 300 Civil Society Virtual Dialogue on March 12 to discuss progress and gender equality in energy access. Register: forms.office.com/r/WZ62S2pDKQ Learn more: wrld.bg/bSrQ50YqVpE #Mission300

“No woman or girl should die because of how they cook.” In this video, from @ACCESSCSOs ED @patmbogo highlights why expanding clean cooking and energy access is essential to empowering women across Africa. Watch 👇 and learn more about #Mission300:

Energy poverty in Africa disproportionately impacts women and girls-from time spent collecting fuel to health risks from polluting cooking fuels. In our latest blog, we highlight how initiatives like M300 can deliver energy access that works for women: shorturl.at/Lti5l

ACCESS Coalition ED Patricia Mbogo joined a webinar by @KCCWG on “From Policy to Power: Kenya’s Energy Compact & the Role of Civil Society.” She emphasized accountability, community participation, & policy reforms as key to turning commitments into real renewable energy impact.

Our quarterly newsletter is live! From clean cooking to policy influence, ACCESS Coalition is advancing a people-centred, just energy transition across Africa. Explore the highlights 👉 shorturl.at/UkLKQ

Traditional cookstove #carbon #credits had credibility challenges. But new continuously #monitored #methodologies are addressing those gaps & raising integrity standards in both #voluntary and #compliance carbon markets. Here Prof Matt Leach explains how: mecs.org.uk/blog/why-meter…

A @UKMECS report by @WinrockIntl explores how #aggregation & #credit based #financing #model can scale #eCooking to 1M households in #Nepal. Key recommendations: loan loss guarantees, stronger MFI networks, fintech integration, revolving funds. Read more: mecs.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

In a recent interview with @cnbcafrica , Dr. Sarah Wykes-ACCESS Coalition Board Member and Senior Research Associate at @lborouniversity - shared practical insights on what African governments and development partners must do to accelerate #JustEnergyTransition.

Africa’s just energy transition needs action. ⚡ ACCESS Board Member Dr. Sarah Wykes tells @cnbcafrica #SDG7 progress lags due to weak targets, fragmented planning & limited finance-Africa gets just 2% of global renewable investment. Watch full interview:

Though often overlooked, understanding the cost driver across the #solarPV supply chain matters. @IRENA’s new report & 'Solar Supply Chain Cost Tool' provide a transparent, data-driven view of costs from polysilicon to module assembly, supporting better policy & investment choices. Read more👉 irena.org/Publications/2…

Commissioner John Kioli took part in celebrating the World Wetlands Day, reaffirming collective commitment to protect, restore and sustainably manage wetlands for people,nature and climate. Thank you @kiolijohn @IsaacKalua

Nearly 1 billion Africans lack clean cooking, driving pollution and inequality. @ACCESSCSOs pushes community-led solutions that improve health, climate action, and dignity. #CleanCooking #EnergyJustice

New @UKMECS research via CREEC used Discrete Choice Modelling to #eCooking preferences when #users choose #appliances. The takeaway: #segmented design, #marketing & policy approaches are key to inclusive #cleancooking adoption. Full report👇 mecs.org.uk/wp-content/upl… #DCM #Uganda

Energy access is the golden thread of development — yet millions in Africa still lack power & clean cooking. Without urgent action, lives and progress remain in the shadows. Read why #EnergyAccess in Africa cannot wait ➡️ access-coalition.org/why-energy-acc…

We are excited to collaborate with our partners @Finovista on this upcoming @UKMECS Talk Series 4.8 session on Building Community Champions: Train the Trainer for SHGs on #eCooking on Thursday 22nd Jan, 2026 at 1330-1430hrs (EAT) Register here: bit.ly/49cBAMo

Tanzania is improving the sustainability of charcoal (still used by many households) while accelerating adoption of modern clean cooking solutions, incl. eCooking. TaTEDO-SESO draws on this dual, clean cooking strategy to provide practical lessons for MECS mecs.org.uk/blog/tanzanias…

Did you miss our policy brief: Can Mission 300 Build a Just Energy Transition in Sub-Saharan Africa? We unpack the analysis, insights, and recommendations needed for Mission 300 to deliver real impact. 🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/yteeaaax