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Cookstove projects draw fresh criticism in India as investigation alleges poor adoption, limited awareness

Published 10:19 on June 29, 2026 / Last updated at 11:01 on June 29, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), Net Zero Transition (Transport & Heating Fuels), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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An investigation into cookstove projects in India's Karnataka state has found that some rural households rarely used the stoves they received, were unaware they were participating in carbon credit schemes, and did not receive any share of the revenues.
An investigation into cookstove projects in India's Karnataka state has found that some rural households rarely used the stoves they received, were unaware they were participating in carbon credit schemes, and did not receive any share of the revenues.


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