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Hajia Samira Bawumia Advocates for Clean Cooking Solutions at Africa Climate Summit
Hajia Samira Bawumia, Ghana’s Second Lady, was among several high-profile dignitaries who took part in the impactful high-level session titled “Financing Clean Cooking: From Pilots to Decisive Delivery”, held during the second edition of the Africa Climate Summit (ACS) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Her presence at the summit highlighted Ghana’s growing commitment to promoting sustainable and inclusive solutions in the fight against climate change—particularly in the area of clean cooking, which remains a pressing issue across many African communities.
The session brought together a powerful lineup of global and African leaders, policymakers, and climate advocates to discuss how to move clean cooking efforts from small-scale pilot projects to large-scale, lasting impact. The event was co-hosted by the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIIF), UK International Development, Africa Climate and Energy Nexus, FSD Africa, and Enabel, demonstrating the importance of cross-sector collaboration in addressing energy poverty and environmental sustainability.
In attendance were notable figures such as the First Lady of Kenya, Rachel Ruto, who has been a vocal advocate for women’s empowerment and environmental resilience; UK Climate Envoy, Rachel Kyte, a leading voice in global climate diplomacy; and Mamo Mihretu, Vice President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), who shared insights on financing strategies for clean energy.
Other distinguished participants included Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy & Food Security in Sierra Leone; Mary Warlick, Deputy Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA); and Ms. Marcelina Mataveia, National Director of Energy at Mozambique’s Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME).
Together, these leaders explored innovative ways to mobilize resources, strengthen partnerships, and create enabling environments for clean cooking solutions to thrive across Africa. The session underscored a shared commitment to not only improving health and livelihoods through clean energy but also to tackling climate change in a way that is just and inclusive.
Hajia Samira Bawumia’s participation in this key dialogue reflects her continued advocacy for women’s health, environmental sustainability, and access to clean energy—issues that lie at the heart of Ghana’s sustainable development goals.
