Black Carbon Reduction
Black carbon (soot) is responsible for 0.5°C of global warming and causes millions of premature deaths annually. It's quick and cheap to remove, providing major health and climate benefits.
People Reached
0.8M
BC Reduction (Annual)
40000.0t
Total Investment
$22,500,000
3
Active Projects
0
Completed
43%
Avg Progress
32,000
Lives Saved/Year
Clean Cooking Initiative - Kenya
Kenya, Rift Valley
45%
50,000 people
Agricultural Residue Management - India
India, Punjab and Haryana
60%
200,000 people
Electric Rickshaw Program - Bangladesh
Bangladesh, Dhaka
25%
100,000 people
Cumulative Impact
Our 4 black carbon reduction projects are reaching 0.8 million people across developing countries, reducing 40000.0 tonnes of black carbon annually, and potentially saving 32,000 lives per year from improved air quality and reduced respiratory diseases.
Number of people in the target area
Type of black carbon reduction intervention
Percentage of population reached by intervention
Estimated Annual Impact
People Reached
50,000
BC Reduction
50.0 tonnes/year
Deaths Prevented
40
From respiratory diseases
Illnesses Prevented
600
Respiratory illness cases
Total Economic Value
$2,900,000
Lives saved + healthcare savings
Methodology: Calculations based on WHO air quality guidelines and epidemiological studies linking black carbon exposure to respiratory mortality and morbidity. Economic values use standard statistical value of life ($5M) and healthcare cost estimates. Actual impacts vary by region, intervention quality, and local conditions.
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
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Project Parameters
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Type of black carbon reduction intervention
Total budget available for the project
Expected lifespan of the intervention
Clean Cooking Stoves
The Challenge
Black carbon is a major factor in snow and ice loss, accelerating glacier melt and contributing significantly to Arctic warming. It's estimated to be responsible for 0.5 degrees Celsius of warming.
Indoor air pollution from burning solid fuel is responsible for 1.6 million deaths annually. PM 2.5 particles cause premature deaths from acute lower respiratory infections, especially in children.
The developed world has addressed black carbon. China and India started action after deaths from air pollution. We must help the rest of the developing world avoid the same cycle.
Solutions like clean cooking stoves, diesel retrofits, and agricultural residue management are cost-effective and deliver immediate benefits for both climate and health.
Active Projects
Supporting black carbon reduction initiatives across the developing world
Distributing clean cookstoves to rural communities in Kenya to reduce black carbon emissions from traditional biomass burning. The project aims to improve indoor air quality and reduce fuel costs for families.
Target
50,000 people
Budget
$1,500,000
BC Reduction
5000.0t/year
Started
2024
Preventing open burning of crop waste in Punjab and Haryana by providing alternative uses for agricultural residue, including composting and biofuel production.
Target
200,000 people
Budget
$1,000,000
BC Reduction
15000.0t/year
Started
2023
Replacing diesel-powered rickshaws with electric alternatives in Dhaka to reduce black carbon emissions from urban transport.
Target
100,000 people
Budget
$15,000,000
BC Reduction
8000.0t/year
Started
2024
Retrofitting existing diesel generators and vehicles with particulate filters to reduce black carbon emissions in Lagos.
Target
500,000 people
Budget
$5,000,000
BC Reduction
12000.0t/year
High-Impact Solutions
Clean cookstoves reduce black carbon emissions by up to 90% while improving indoor air quality and reducing fuel costs for families.
Alternative uses for agricultural waste eliminate a major source of black carbon while creating economic opportunities.
Electric vehicles eliminate tailpipe emissions and are increasingly cost-competitive with traditional options.
Cost-effective diesel retrofit technologies can reduce harmful emissions from in-use engines substantially.