Comments on: Gaoligong cooking contest encourages villagers to use electric stoves instead of fuelwood

By: Mother Nature’s Call for Conservation « getting nice a day at a time

Mother Nature’s Call for Conservation « getting nice a day at a time — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:59:06 +0000

[...] gases. We are working to prevent deforestation by getting villagers off of fuelwood by using fuel efficient stoves, solar water heaters, and energy-efficient light bulbs. We are also working to get farmers and [...]

By: Egle

Egle — Thu, 20 May 2010 23:14:11 +0000

Great work! I work at the Mexican Fund for the Conservation of Nature and we are supporting efforts that promote the use of alternative cooking devises, such as fuel-efficient stoves and solar cookers to reduce deforestation in rural communities. It will great to exchange information and experiences!

By: Rare celebrates the distribution of more than 20,000 CFLs for Earth Day | Adventures in Conservation

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:21:51 +0000

[...] The bulbs are distributed at campaign sites, particularly at community events (like a Rare cooking contests to promote more energy efficient ways to cook that don’t harm local fore…). [...]

By: RarePlanet

RarePlanet — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:31:11 +0000

This is a great example of social marketing, and who doesn't love food? It's important to show villagers how a change could positively benefit them and how that change will work, and this cooking contest was a great way to accomplish that.

By: Ted

Ted — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:09:20 +0000

What a fun way to inspire people to change behavior!