Zambia has granted its first Letter of Authorization for clean cooking credits under CORSIA, allowing BURN's cookstove project to generate offsets for international aviation. The approval covers credits from 2025 to 2030 and follows new carbon market regulations and a national registry launched earlier this year. BURN has distributed about 67,000 stoves in Zambia, reaching over 322,000 people, and says its broader African operations have produced 9.7 million Gold Standard credits. This marks a step forward for Article 6 implementation in Zambia. The authorization includes checks on environmental integrity, alignment with national climate targets, and financial additionality. The move also opens a potential demand channel from airlines, which could help stabilize revenue for clean cooking projects. However, the article does not detail baseline methods or verification frequency, so the actual credit quality remains to be seen.
