Fuel prices spike and families turn to wood and charcoal across Africa and South Asia

Cleaner energy gains are being reversed fast

Rising global fuel costs are forcing households in Kenya and India to abandon cleaner energy and return to burning charcoal and wood. The shift is increasing daily burdens on women and girls while straining conservation groups already facing funding and operational challenges. As people search for cheaper fuels, wildlife habitats and public health risks grow across forests and communities.