This graphic recording is a summary of the Co-Creating a Policy and Action Agenda for Sustainable Charcoal Transitions workshop.

The workshop revealed a strong, shared recognition that charcoal is central to Africa’s energy, both at present and into the future. Eliminating charcoal is neither realistic nor desirable in the near term. Instead, the focus must shift toward modernizing, regulating, and investing in a sustainable charcoal system that supports energy access, environmental stewardship, and livelihoods.