Access Updates Newsletter December 2024
In this issue of the Access Updates newsletter, we are excited to share our
Impact of Mini-grids in Ghana’s Island Communities
By Florence Gichoya The Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND), ACCESS Coalition’s Western Africa
Kenya’s Clean Cooking Transition Strategy Validated
Last week, the Kenya Clean Cooking Transition Strategy was validated by stakeholders drawn from the
The UN High Level Political Forum 2023 under ECOSOC
Theme: ‘Accelerating the recovery from COVID-19 and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda
Energy access in Tanzania: the role of civil society organisations
By Sixbert Mwanga and Onditi Msololo, Climate Action Network Tanzania
The future of the planet is in the hands of the people
By Biraj Gautam, People, Energy & Environment Development Agency (PEEDA), Nepal The future
ACCESS welcomes new members
The ACCESS Coalition has welcomed four new members to our network: Energy4Impact, HEDON, Mercy
Why cooking deserves more attention
By Eco Matser, Hivos One fifth of women around the world cook on wood
ACCESS Statement on COP 22
ACCESS calls for prioritisation of energy access in delivering the Paris Agreement. Support is needed
ACCESS at COP 22 – Marrakesh
How to deliver clean energy access to the billions of people that need it will be a key question at COP 22 this year. ACCESS members will be working with negotiators and hosting side events to advocate for energy access that meets the needs of the poorest, and involves communities in decision making processes.