Charcoal is an important cooking fuel in urban Africa. In this paper, we estimate the current number of charcoal users and project trends for the coming decades. Charcoal production is often not effectively regulated, and it hence contributes to forest degradation. Moreover, charcoal has adverse...

Wood fuel, crucial for household energy in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), faces escalating demand and resource challenges. The increasing urbanization driven by rapid population growth, coupled with limited access to electricity and non-renewable energy sources, contributes to the rising demand for...