It aims to contribute to the alleviation of poverty through the development of a sustainable consumption and production chain of fuel efficient ICS which will reduce the use of wood and charcoal and lower greenhouse gas emissions. It aims to improve the cook stove value chain by supporting producers and manufacturers to develop more and higher quality stoves, while supporting retailers with an effective marketing strategy, and ensuring accurate information is provided to consumers.

Promotional activities are organised with local partners such as the Lao Womens’ Union where three cookstove testing laboratories have been established under the Ministry of Science and Technology to test stoves according to internationally recognised protocols.