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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 1d

🌞 SCI’s Map of Solar Cookers now estimates 4.8+ million solar cookers globally... and counting!

That means 21.7 million people are directly impacted by solar cooking 🌍

💡 Do you use solar cookers?

👉 Add your data here: www.solarcookers.org/partners/dis...

Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 8d

🌍 SCI is heading to Brazil! 🇧🇷

SCI will join the Solar World Congress 2025 in Fortaleza (4–7 Nov), taking place just ahead of COP30.

SCI is proud to contribute to global conversations on solar innovation and clean cooking. For more information, visit www.solarworldcongress.org.

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 9d

☀️ SCI at #COP30!

SCI is proud to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference, promoting solar cooking as a clean, sustainable, and scalable solution for communities worldwide.

📅 Info about SCI’s participation will be posted here: www.solarcookers.org/events

Stay tuned for more updates! 🔆

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 16d

🌞 We’re excited to share that SCI Program & Science Director, Alan Bigelow, Ph.D., was featured on The Fixers Podcast in an episode titled 'The Solar Cooking Revolution with Dr. Alan.' 🌍

🎧 Tune in on Spotify (open.spotify.com/episode/0kqT...)

Or Apple Podcasts (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...)

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 20d

Expanding Clean Energy Access in Mali ☀️

This year, SCI, with support from the United Nations, launched a new program to expand access to solar cookers across Mali. 🌍

Thanks to your support, 2,400+ people are directly benefiting. 🌟

🔗 www.solarcookers.org/work/mali

Photo credit: Emmanuel Théra

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · 22d

SCI was honored to participate in the EnergyNow SDG7 Action Forum, held during Climate Week NYC. 🌎 🌟

Solar cooking directly supports SDG7 by providing a renewable, emissions-free alternative.

🔗 www.solarcookers.org/about/blog/e...

Photo credit: International Institute for Sustainable Development

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · Sep 18

☀️ Mark your calendars! Sun Day is Sept 21 🌱

Join Third Act and Third Act: Sacramento at Cesar Chavez Park, 11 AM – 3 PM for a day of action, music, and community as we celebrate clean energy and push for a fossil-free future. 🌎

👉 thirdact.org/sun-day

#SunDay2025 #ClimateAction #SolarEnergy

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · Sep 12

🌞 SCI Board President Dr. Peg Barratt recently inspired 6th grade students at East Bay Innovation Academy with a hands-on talk about solar cooking!

We love seeing the next generation light up with creativity about sustainable solutions.✨

Stay updated: solarcookers.salsalabs.org/scipublicati...

Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · Sep 8

☀️ Celebrate Sun Day with Third Act! ☀️

On Sunday, September 21st, join Third Act and Third Act: Sacramento at Cesar Chavez Park from 11 AM to 3 PM in support of a clean energy future. 🌞✨

🔗 Learn more: thirdact.org/donate/sun-d...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · Aug 25

Meet SCI intern Ben Fred Ineza! ✨

Born and raised in Rwanda, Ben brings his passion for storytelling to SCI through the Keeling Curve Prize Constellations Fellowship. 🌍

We’re grateful for Ben’s dedication to supporting SCI. Learn more about his journey here: www.solarcookers.org/about/blog/b...

Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · Aug 18

🌞 Want to build your own solar cooker this summer?

From simple DIY designs to innovative parabolic cookers, explore 116+ free solar cooker plans on the Solar Cooking Wiki. Cook delicious meals, help the environment, and embrace sustainable living! 🍲

👉 solarcooking.fandom.com/wiki/Categor...

Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · Aug 11

The countdown to Solar World Congress 2025 in Brazil (4–7 Nov) is on! 🌍

⏳ The deadline for Early Bird and Author Registration has been extended to 21 August. 🌞

📅 Don’t forget to explore the preliminary program and plan for exciting pre-events happening on 3 November.

🔗 www.solarworldcongress.org

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · Aug 1

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · Aug 1

SCI was honored to have joined Big Bets Live 2025, thanks to @rockefellerfdn.bsky.social.

🌍 During the event, Dr. Rajiv Shah highlighted solar cooking in Africa as one of the world’s most impactful solutions—affirming SCI’s role in the clean energy movement.

www.solarcookers.org/about/blog/s...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · Jul 30

🌞 SCI Program and Science Director Alan Bigelow, Ph.D., spent the weekend solar cooking with a parabolic cooker—and shared some amazing photos! 🥘

Solar cooking is a powerful solution that protects health, preserves the environment, and promotes energy access. 🌍

Learn more at solarcookers.org ☀️

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · Jul 25

🌞 The Solar World Congress 2025 is taking place in Fortaleza, Brazil (4-7 November), just ahead of COP30!

SCI will be attending this global event, organised by the International Solar Energy Society.

🔗 Register here: www.solarworldcongress.org

Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · Jul 22

🌍 At the UN High-Level Political Forum last week, SCI highlighted how solar cooking improves health, empowers women, creates economic opportunities, and protects the environment. 🌱

▶️ Watch the full webinar: www.solarcookers.org/about/blog/s...

A big thank you to all the speakers and participants!

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · Jul 15

🌞 SCI Board Member Ruth Holton-Hodson was recently featured on the Environmental Directions radio show!🎙️

A big thank-you to Nancy Pearlman for hosting this inspiring conversation, where Ruth shared the life-changing impact of solar cooking for people and planet.🌍

🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4vt...

Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · Jul 15

Ready to join the UN High-level Political Forum side event with SCI? 🌍

☀️Hear from experts across India, Cameroon, and Spain/Burundi on how solar cooking is driving real impact on the SDGs!

📅 Jul 17
🕘 9:00 AM PT | 12:00 PM ET
🎟️ Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

✨ Save your spot today!

Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · Jul 11

☀️ Solar cooking is driving real impact on the SDGs — hear from experts across India, Cameroon, Spain/Burundi, and more at the UN High-level Political Forum with SCI.

📅 July 17
🕘 9:00–10:30 AM PT | 12:00–1:30 PM ET | 4:00–5:30 PM UTC

🎟️ Free registration: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · Jul 7

🍪 Solar-baked cookies!

Longtime SCI supporter Linda Hayward is showing us how sweet solar cooking can be! 🌞

Here she is pulling fresh-baked cookies straight out of her Sun Oven, using nothing but the power of the sun to create these delicious treats.

👉 To learn more, visit solarcookers.org.

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · Jul 4

🌍 Join SCI at the UN High-level Political Forum!

🎤 Hear from SCI and guest speakers from India, Cameroon, Spain/Burundi, and beyond as we spotlight solar cooking’s significant role in achieving the SDGs.

🗓️ Thurs, July 17th
🕘 9:00AM PT | 12:00PM ET

🔗 Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · Jun 19

🌍 A big thank you to the Rockefeller Foundation for inviting Solar Cookers International to the Big Bets 2025 event!

Stay updated with news from SCI: solarcookers.salsalabs.org/scipublicati...

Photo credits: Alan Bigelow, Ph.D., and Rockefeller Foundation

#BigBets #SolarCooking

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Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · Jun 12

☀️ Solar cooking + sunshine = weekend perfection!

SCI Strategic Partnerships Manager Keith Wingeard recently took advantage of the sunny weather to whip up a delicious solar-cooked meal. His pup JoJo joined in the fun, lounging next to the solar cooker.🐶 🌞

Learn about SCI here: www.solarcookers.org

Solar Cookers International @solarcookersint.bsky.social · Jun 12

🌞 Huge thanks to Cheryl Leutjen for inviting SCI to her YouTube podcast 'SOS! Solar Cooking Saves Women’s Lives!'🌍

SCI Board Member Ruth Holton-Hodson joined the conversation to share more about SCI’s mission and the significance of solar cooking for people.

Watch it here: youtu.be/z3_0PfIS_rM?...

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