The 2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, scheduled to take place in Nairobi on July 9-10, 2026, has been postponed to a later date, with organisers citing ongoing uncertainties and evolving circumstances affecting the ability of key stakeholders to travel and fully participate.
In a joint statement, the co-chairs and co-organisers said the decision was taken after careful consideration, adding that a new date for the high-level gathering will be announced in due course.
"Following careful consideration, the co-chairs and co-organisers of the 2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, originally scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 9-10, have agreed to postpone the event to a later date," the statement read.
The summit was expected to bring together governments, development partners, private sector actors and other stakeholders focused on accelerating access to clean cooking solutions across Africa.
Despite the postponement, organisers said preparations for the summit had already generated strong momentum, including confirmed participation from key partners and the development of an ambitious agenda.
“We remain committed to advancing access to clean cooking across Africa. We are also grateful to the many partners who already confirmed their participation and contributed to shaping an ambitious Summit agenda complemented by a strong package of outcomes,” the statement added.
To maintain momentum, the organisers announced that a high-level virtual session will be held on July 9. The meeting will be broadcast on International Energy Agency (IEA) digital channels and will provide an opportunity to review progress, highlight key achievements and reflect on financial commitments pledged in the lead-up to the summit.
“This meeting will provide an opportunity to take stock of progress and highlight important achievements, including significant financial commitments pledged in the lead up to the event," they said.
The virtual session is intended to ensure continuity of discussions while preparations continue for the rescheduled summit.
Clean cooking remains a major policy priority across Africa due to its links to public health, environmental sustainability, gender equality and energy access.
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