On July 8, 2026, twelve countries met to start a new clean cooking group. The group is called the Clean Cooking Alliance. It is now part of the International Energy Agency. The countries want to help people cook with clean energy. Kenya, Uganda, and Sierra Leone joined from Africa. Germany, Norway, and the United Kingdom also joined the group.
Clean cooking is important for health. When people burn wood at home, the smoke makes them sick. The new group will help countries work together. They will share ideas about clean stoves and cooking. This can make clean cooking cheaper for families. The group hopes more countries will join soon.