Qori Q’oncha Improved Cookstoves in Peru

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Microsol

PROJECT SUMMARY

In addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the Qori Q’oncha project co-benefits include improved indoor air quality, reduced health risks associated with smoke inhalation, and increased economic opportunities for women. It also reduces pressure on natural andean forest resources.

Impact on climate: The Qori Q’oncha Improved Cookstove project has a positive impact on climate by reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the distribution of improved cookstoves. Traditional cookstoves, used in rural households in Peru, are often inefficient and burn wood, leading to deforestation and high emissions of carbon dioxide and other pollutants. The improved cookstoves distributed by the project use less fuel and burn more cleanly, reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses, while supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. The project has been certified by the Gold Standard Foundation, which recognizes its contribution to climate change mitigation.

Impact on community: The Qori Q’oncha Improved Cookstove project has a positive impact on the local community by providing several benefits beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The project reduces indoor air pollution, which can cause respiratory illnesses and other health problems. This can lead to improved health outcomes for community members, especially women and children who are most often affected by indoor air pollution. Finally, the project provides economic opportunities for women by providing them additional time for other productive activities aside from cooking.

Impact on biodiversity: The Qori Q’oncha Improved Cookstove project has a positive impact on biodiversity by reducing pressure on natural Andean Forest near rural communities in Peru. By reducing the demand for wood and charcoal as fuel, the project contributes to reducing deforestation and forest degradation, which are major drivers of biodiversity loss.

Here are some results of the programme:

• Enabled 601,325 families to gain access to these technologies.

• Reduced carbon emissions by more than 2.5 million tonnes of CO2

• 2 million tonnes of wood saved, which corresponds to reducing wood consumption by 38% (per improved cookstove)

• A drastic reduction in smoke exposure in 100% of families thanks to the installation of a chimney.

For more information about this project please see the Gold Standard Impact Registry or contact Microsol>>

N.B.  Individual vintages cannot be selected for purchase. Purchases will include credits from the vintage range stated.