OUTCOME 3: Energy efficient charcoal production and wood-saving technologies successfully replaced inefficient systems in targeted areas of Central Province, helping offset pressure on the forests as the climate changes.

Output 3.1: Deployment of technologies and development of sustainable charcoal schemes in 20 VAGs (Village Action Groups) with (i) charcoal producer groups formed and trained to operate kilns; (ii) charcoal retort kiln pilots introduced (120 improved kilns to replace earth kilns); (iii) monitoring, tracking and licensing system established for all improved kilns piloted

Output 3.2: 50 charcoal or sawdust briquetting machines or presses piloted across 20 VAGs