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More About UK PACT- Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions

UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) is a programme funded by the UK Government, International Climate Finance. UK PACT supports countries that strive to overcome barriers to clean growth and increase their emission reduction to accelerate their climate change mitigation efforts. To date, the programme has provided funding for projects and skill-shares across three continents since 2018.

About the Consortium Partners

Practical Actionis an international development non-profit organization thatexists to change the systems that keep people in poverty and vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, nature loss and pollution. We work alongside communities to build resilient livelihoods and thriving, inclusive societies.​

We believe where there’s action, there’s hope. That societies and economies can work for the benefit of all. That we can live within the planet’s means. That innovation and cooperation can conquer any challenge.

Working together with communities and our global partners, we’re developing innovative real-world solutions to build sustainable lives and livelihoods for people living on the frontlines of poverty and climate change. We’re turning surviving into thriving and overcoming injustice, especially for women and vulnerable groups. 

Together we’re regenerating depleted land into productive farms; repurposing waste into energy; turning surviving into thriving. We’re accelerating what works, so solutions that start small can bring about big change.

Gamos East Africais an organisation focused on strategic research and stakeholder mobilisation to address issues related to energy access, gender equality, and social inclusion.

Gamos East Africa brings together professionals from diverse backgrounds to collaborate on innovative solutions to address the root causes of poverty. The organization specializes in developing and implementing transformative ideas through evidence-based decision-making. They work with various stakeholders, including government bodies, private sector entities, and end users.

Gamos East Africa is based in Kenya and works closely with local institutions, including the Ministry of Energy and Kenya Power. Gamos East Africa aims to create a more equal society by identifying opportunities for transformative change, conducting strategic research, and mobilizing key stakeholders to turn ideas into impactful actions

Clean Cooking Association of Kenya (CCAK)is a membership association with members from both the private and public sectors, representing the interests of its members and stakeholders engaged in providing clean and efficient cooking solutions in Kenya.

CCAKplaystherole ofsector champion,influencingthe development ofa suitable market environment and capacity development of its members and other stakeholders, enabling them tocontribute to the national goal ofuniversal adoption of clean and efficient cooking solutions in Kenya. The Association hasworked with other agencies tostrengthensector collaboration and coordination, improve policies, regulations and standards, andenhanceawareness.

CCAK has been instrumental in building solidarity amongst relevant stakeholders and created effective partnerships to ensure that the use of clean cookstoves and fuels is the norm in the Kenyan households and institutions. CCAK adoptsfivepillar to engage with the private sector, government, partners and donors namely: 

1.      Policy, Advocacy and Representation 

2.      Research, Innovation and Knowledge Management 

3.      Standards and Technical Support 

4.      Partnerships and Market Strengthening 

5.      Institutional Strengthening and Organizational Development. 

ELMECC Project continues to strategicallycollaborates with the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum and market actors tosupports the government’s ambition for universal clean cooking by 2028