Billions of people still cook without clean, safe energy, a hidden crisis affecting health, climate resilience, women’s empowerment, and economic opportunity. Why does this issue remain so overlooked, and what will it take to solve it? In our inaugural episode, Dymphna van der Lans, CEO of the Clean Cooking Alliance and WiSER Advisory Council Member, joins Maryam Hassani, Co-Founder of Hydro Wind Energy, to break down the barriers holding back progress, the impact on women and communities, and the innovations, many led by women, that are reshaping the future of clean cooking. This is a conversation about urgency, equity, and the solutions that can unlock healthier lives for billions.

Welcome to WiSER’s Words of Wisdom Podcast, where voices from across the sustainability community share the ideas, experiences, and personal journeys shaping a better future. Each episode offers mentorship insights, practical reflections, and stories that advance WiSER’s core pillars of education, engagement, and empowerment. Subscribe for new conversations and insights that spark action.