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July 24, 2026Annual Review of Environment and ResourcesOpen Access

Rural Household Cooking Energy Transitions in the Global South: Towards Integrated User-Centered Cooking Energy Systems

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OMOmar MaseraVRVictor Ruiz-GarcíaASAstrid Schilmann

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Overview

Randomized trial examines cooking energy transitions in rural areas, suggesting integrated strategies can enhance sustainability.

Key Points

  • This research investigates the barriers to transitioning from biomass to clean cooking fuels in rural households and explores potential solutions.
  • Analyzed representative rural household energy initiatives in the Global South.
  • Identified barriers such as high fuel prices, supply chain issues, and cultural preferences.
  • Proposed integrated strategies for supporting sustainable energy transitions.
  • Identified significant barriers to clean fuel adoption including economic and cultural factors.
  • Highlighted the effectiveness of integrated strategies in promoting cleaner cooking methods.
  • Emphasized the importance of local co-design and reliable supply chains for sustained energy use.

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Masera et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a630150395161722cd15eb9https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-environ-121124-112837
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