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Biodigesters in Nepal

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About the Project

Subsidizing the installation of 400 biogas digesters on participating farms across 10 districts in Nepal. These systems transform waste into clean biogas that families can use for cooking.

Clean Cooking for a Brighter Future

We turn environmental and economic challenges into real opportunities by helping farmers access clean cooking energy that improves their quality of life.

Targeted Country

Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

Goal

Empower 400 rural households (about 2,417 people) in Nepal to shift to clean biogas for cooking.

Biodigesters in Nepal

Impact

Emissions Reduction

Avoids approximately 4,209 tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions annually.

Improved Health

Reduces indoor air pollution by 98%, significantly improving air quality and lowering respiratory health risks for households, especially women and children.

Job Creation

Creates 17 additional jobs, with 41% held by women.

Women’s Empowerment

Saves women an average of 2 hours per day previously spent collecting fuel and cooking, with over 80% reporting cleaner homes and improved comfort.

Time Savings

Saves approximately 292,000 hours annually, averaging 2 hours per household per day previously spent collecting firewood.

Energy Cost Savings

Saves around $28,400 annually in energy costs, an average of $71 per household per year.

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