Improved Cook Stove Programme in Fiji

The main objective of this PoA is the dissemination of the improved, clean and energy efficient cook stoves... resulting in reduction of firewood consumption leading to climate change mitigation... Overall objectives are reduction of greenhouse gases, conservation of forests and woodlands as well as improved health conditions of ICS users due to improved indoor air quality.

• Distribution of Improved Cook Stoves (ICS) to rural households nationwide.
Two models used:
 Adarsh Stove (India): Thermal efficiency 29.49%, lifespan 4 years, annual energy saving 0.026 GWh/stove.
 4G Stove (Vietnam): Thermal efficiency 32%, lifespan 5 years, annual energy saving 0.027 GWh/stove.
• Total expected distribution: ~17,749 stoves (CPA-01: 806 units; CPA-02: 16,943 units).
• Expected GHG reduction (ex-ante): 39,596 tCO₂e for the monitoring period.
• Planned Implementation areas: Provinces including Rewa, Naitasiri, Namosi, Serua, Tailevu, Ba, Bua, Cakaudrove, Kadavu, Lau, Lomaiviti, Ra, Nadroga-Navosa, etc.
• Community awareness and training programs planned for stove use, maintenance, and safety.
• Establishment of a database and monitoring system for stove distribution and usage.

• Reduced workload for women and girls by decreasing time and effort spent collecting firewood.
• Cleaner indoor air reduces smoke inhalation, improving women’s and children’s health.
• Safer cooking environment decreases the risk of burn injuries, especially for children.
• Women’s participation in awareness, training, and monitoring activities organized through Kasabias Pte Ltd.
• Enhanced quality of life in rural households through reduced drudgery and better cooking conditions.

• Actual emission reductions achieved: 25,278 tCO₂e during the period 12 February–31 July 2020.
o CPA-01: 1,733 tCO₂e
o CPA-02: 23,545 tCO₂e
• Total improved cookstoves distributed: 17,749 units (Adarsh + 4G models combined).
• CPA-01 fully implemented, CPA-02 partially implemented; CPA-03 not yet started.
• Local employment created through stove distribution, training, and monitoring by Kasabias.
• Capacity-building and awareness programs conducted in target communities.
• Verified improvements in indoor air quality and reduction in household firewood use.
• GHG reduction 36.16% lower than ex-ante estimate due to partial stove distribution in CPA-02.

The proposed component project activity (CPA) does not envisage to utilize any public funding or any form of ODA.
• CPA Structure:
 CPA-01: Adarsh portable cookstove (completed)
 CPA-02: 4G cookstove (ongoing)
 CPA-03: Planned, not started
• Technology Transfer: Stoves imported from India and Vietnam.

• The programme directly contributes to technology transfer through the importation and dissemination of two improved cookstove technologies that were not locally manufactured in Fiji.
- Adarsh Cookstove – imported from India, with 29.49% tested thermal efficiency.
- 4G Cookstove – imported from Vietnam, with 32% thermal efficiency.
• These technologies introduced advanced combustion design and improved thermal efficiency compared to traditional open-fire cooking (10% efficiency).
• The project promotes local technological adaptation through:
o Training of local partner (Kasabias Pte Ltd) in stove assembly, distribution, and maintenance.
o Capacity-building of local technicians and monitoring teams to manage and maintain stove use.
• It enhances knowledge and skills transfer in clean cooking technologies, monitoring methodologies, and emission measurement in line with UNFCCC CDM standards.
• The project demonstrates practical application of low-emission technology in Fiji’s rural energy sector, aligning with national climate and sustainable development goals.

• Local partner (Kasabias Pte Ltd) trained for stove distribution, record-keeping, and community awareness.
• Conducted training sessions for field staff and households on stove operation and maintenance.
• Awareness and educational programs conducted across rural communities on clean cooking and air quality.
• Strengthened local technical and monitoring capacity for carbon project management.