Stoves on the Carbon Market

October, 1999

It is explored how programmes for introducing (improved) woodstoves can be justified in terms of greenhouse gas reduction at competitive cost. The discussion is put in the context of real life observations in Asia and alternative justifications for stove programmes. A few options for putting stoves on the international 'carbon market' are briefly analysed. Tentative results show that a stove project could well result in reduction of CO2 emission at a cost of less than 2 US$/ton.

Table of Contents
	Abstract
	History of Stove Promotion
	Present Stove Situation
	Common Misconceptions About Wood Energy
	Justification of Stove Programmes
	Cases on Stoves for Greenhouse Mitigation
	Discussion of Options
	Outline of a Stove Project for the Carbon Market
	Conclusion

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