Project M233 Empowerment Promoting the independence of retailers ALL PROJECTS 01 Context More than 90 per cent of Madagascar’s population still cooks using wood or charcoal. This leads to massive deforestation, high CO₂ emissions and health problems caused by indoor smoke. The sale of ADES stoves not only provides resellers with an income, but also helps to protect the climate and public health. However, many resellers themselves live in precarious circumstances and require targeted support to run their businesses successfully. 02 Executive Summary Project M233 – Empowerment: Helping Resellers Become Self-Sufficient strengthens ADES’s nationwide distribution network in Madagascar and specifically promotes the economic self-sufficiency of resellers, particularly women. The income impact is complemented by measurably enhanced entrepreneurial, commercial and digital skills. Key levers for impact include a fair margin policy, structured training and further education, the gradual digitalisation of sales, and targeted measures to boost visibility and motivation within the reseller network. The project is being implemented across all 24 regions of Madagascar and combines economic empowerment with climate and health protection through the widespread distribution of clean cooking solutions. Impact is continuously recorded and actively managed via ADES’s monitoring system. 03 Outcomes The M233 project strengthens the economic independence of resellers across Madagascar – particularly women. Fair margins, training, and long-term support generate stable additional income and new economic prospects. Many resellers invest their earnings in small businesses, agriculture, education, or the expansion of their sales activities. This sustainably improves the financial resilience of entire households. At the same time, the project contributes to the nationwide dissemination of clean cooking solutions and combines local income generation with climate, health, and forest conservation. Timeline The project is proposed for the period January 2026 to December 2028 and forms part of a long-term commitment running until 2030. Support ADES Launch 2012 Pilot-Project Reseller network established; informal structures and limited support. Milestone 1 2021 Integration Empowerment becomes a strategic core programme for ADES Milestone 2 2026-2028 Consolidation Recruitment: 15–20 new resellers annually, with a focus on remote regions (≥ 60 per cent women) Scaling 2030 Outlook Target: 160,000 cookstoves per year, reaching communities across Madagascar Project M233 Voices from the Project “Since I started selling ADES products, my standard of living has improved significantly. I have grown in my role. I sell around 45 OLIs per month. Thanks to the extra income, after saving for a while I was able to buy a motorbike. ” Madame Laurena (Tsaramandroso, Boeny Region) ALL PROJECTS Any questions ? Rita Bachmann is your contact for questions regarding project funding and partnerships. rita.bachmann(at)ades-solaire.org +41 44 466 60 52 Support our projects Join us in protecting forests, promoting education and strengthening clean cooking solutions – support our local projects. Donate Insights

Project M300 Reforestation Strengthening the livelihoods of the local communities ALL PROJECTS 01 Context Madagascar is severely affected by climate change, with 80 per cent of the population living in poverty. A lack of infrastructure and low purchasing power lead to the over-exploitation of natural resources. The greatest threat to the environment and biodiversity lies in the disappearance of forests, caused by bushfires, charcoal production, and logging. Furthermore, large-scale destruction caused by grazing fires associated with livestock farming leads to significant problems. This environmental destruction threatens both the livelihoods of Madagascar’s growing population and the existence of globally unique ecosystems. 02 Executive Summary Through its reforestation project, ADES is tackling Madagascar’s key challenges – deforestation, poverty, unemployment and food insecurity. Since the project began in 2019, over 1,300,000 trees have been planted, covering more than 500 hectares of forest. The project promotes environmental sustainability, economic development, and education. It ensures improved food security, greater biodiversity, and better water retention, whilst preventing further soil erosion. The jobs created also provide a source of income for the local population. The reforestation project is carried out annually. 03 Outcomes Through the project, rural households and community groups develop a sound understanding of environmental issues and integrate this into their daily lives, where they pass it on to others. The aim is to contribute to long-term social change, in which the protection of natural resources, a mindful approach to the environment, and an understanding of ecological interdependencies become an integral part of people’s thinking and actions. In doing so, reforestation areas are to be secured on a permanent basis. Timeline The project is scheduled to run from August 2026 to July 2028 and forms part of a long-term commitment running until 2030. Support us Launch 2007 Pilot-Project 1st ADES reforestation project, Ejeda Centre Milestone 1 2019 Implementation Official project launch ADES Reforestation Project M300 Milestone 2 2025 Consolidation 1,360,950 trees planted 544 hectares of reforested forest Scaling 2030 Outlook Planting of 400,000 trees Reforestation of 250 hectares of forest Project M300 Voices from the project “The collaboration with ADES has led to the creation of local jobs and additional sources of income. There are also training sessions on all key phases of reforestation – tree nursery, planting and forest maintenance.” Jean Lucien Razafimahatrardaibe, Mayor (Andoharanomaintso, Haute Matsiatra region) ALL PROJECTS Any questions ? Rita Bachmann is your contact for questions regarding project funding and partnerships. rita.bachmann(at)ades-solaire.org +41 44 466 60 52 Support our projects Join us in protecting forests, promoting education and strengthening clean cooking solutions – support our local projects. Donate Insights

Project M100 Improved Cookstoves for a Sustainable Future in Madagascar Our innovative cooking solutions are specifically adapted to the local context. ALL PROJECTS 01 Context Madagascar is one of the countries with the highest deforestation rates in the world. A major reason for this is the widespread use of firewood and charcoal for cooking. Millions of households still cook over open fires or on inefficient stoves. This practice puts a strain on the forests, causes harmful smoke pollution in homes, and results in high fuel costs for families. The M100 – Energy-saving Stove project aims to make energy-efficient cooking solutions accessible nationwide, thereby improving the environment, health and living conditions of the population. 02 Executive Summary The M100 project contributes to the implementation of Madagascar’s national energy and climate strategy. In the ‘Pacte énergétique national’ (January 2025), the government has set itself the target of providing around 80% of the population with electricity and at least 50% of households with clean cooking technologies by 2030. Through the annual production and distribution of over 100,000 energy-efficient cooking solutions, ADES is making a concrete contribution to achieving this goal. Particular emphasis is placed on previously underserved regions and remote areas where access to modern energy solutions is particularly limited. The project activities thus support both Madagascar’s national energy policy and international sustainability goals, in particular SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). 03 Outcomes The M100 project improves access to clean and resource-efficient cooking throughout Madagascar. Households significantly reduce their fuel consumption, save time and money, and are exposed to less harmful smoke. Low-income families in particular benefit from lower expenditure on charcoal and firewood. The financial savings and time gained create scope for nutrition, education, and small-scale economic activities. At the same time, ADES strengthens local markets and income opportunities through production, distribution, and a nationwide network of resellers. Women in particular benefit from new economic prospects along the value chain. Through awareness-raising, market development, and long-term partnerships, the project helps to permanently embed clean cooking solutions in society and the economy. Timeline The project is scheduled to run from January 2026 to December 2029 and forms part of a long-term commitment extending to 2030. Suport us Launch 2001-2008 Pilot-Project Pilot project Start of production in Fianarantsoa. Introduction of solar and energy-efficient cookstoves Milestone 1 2023 Implementtion 500,000 energy-saving cookstoves sold in Madagascar Milestone 2 2026-2029 Consolidation 100,000 cookstoves produced and distributed annually Scaling 2030 Outlook Modernisation of the workshop, new machinery and a test laboratory Target: 100,000 cookstoves per year, nationwide coverage in Madagascar Project M100 Voices from the project “During the summer holidays, I enjoy helping my mother with cooking. We use the Oli-45b, a cooking stove specially designed for firewood. When I use it, I feel proud – because I am carrying on the values my father instilled in me through his work at ADES.” Nathi Nalisoa Rakotoherisoa, Sekolintsika High School in Antananarivo ALL PROJECTS Insights Any questions ? Rita Bachmann is your contact for questions regarding project funding and partnerships. rita.bachmann(at)ades-solaire.org +41 44 466 60 52 Support our projects Join us in protecting forests, promoting education and strengthening clean cooking solutions – support our local projects. Donate

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