SNV 33d ago

Despite Nepal achieving near universal access to electricity, more than half of households still rely on firewood for cooking. This highlights an important challenge in the energy transition: access alone does not automatically lead to cleaner energy use in daily life. This video explores how electric cooking can improve health, reduce household air pollution, save time and support environmental sustainability, while also contributing to Nepal’s wider renewable energy ambitions. By connecting clean cooking with hydropower development and reduced fuel imports, Nepal is demonstrating how the transition to sustainable energy extends beyond electrification and into everyday life.