Proyecto Mirador Earns Top Rating for Latin American Cookstove Project

The nonprofit's clean energy initiative is the first in the region to receive Calyx Global's highest certification.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:37pm by Ben Kaplan

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A highly detailed, photorealistic studio photograph of a sleek, metallic cookstove set against a plain white background, symbolizing the clean energy technology at the heart of Proyecto Mirador's community-driven sustainability initiative.A premium cookstove design highlights the technological innovation at the core of Proyecto Mirador's clean energy program for Latin American communities.San Francisco Today

Proyecto Mirador, a nonprofit focused on clean cooking solutions in Latin America, has become the first organization in the region to earn an AA rating from Calyx Global, the leading independent certifier of carbon offset projects. This top-tier certification recognizes Proyecto Mirador's cookstove distribution program as having the highest standards of environmental integrity, social impact, and operational transparency.

Why it matters

The Proyecto Mirador cookstove initiative aims to improve health, reduce carbon emissions, and create economic opportunities in underserved Latin American communities. This prestigious Calyx certification validates the program's effectiveness and positions it to attract greater investment and scale its impact across the region.

The details

Proyecto Mirador's cookstove program distributes fuel-efficient stoves to households, replacing traditional open-fire cooking methods that contribute to indoor air pollution and deforestation. The organization's holistic approach also includes training local technicians, creating micro-enterprises, and generating carbon credits that fund the stove distribution.

  • Proyecto Mirador has been operating its cookstove program in Latin America since 2015.
  • The organization received the Calyx Global AA certification on April 7, 2026.

The players

Proyecto Mirador

A nonprofit organization focused on providing clean cooking solutions and economic opportunities in Latin American communities.

Calyx Global

An independent certifier that evaluates carbon offset projects based on environmental, social, and operational standards.

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What they’re saying

“This certification is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and it will help us attract more support to scale our impact across the region.”

— Maria Fernanda Solís, Executive Director, Proyecto Mirador

What’s next

Proyecto Mirador plans to use the Calyx Global certification to secure additional funding and partnerships to expand its cookstove distribution program to more Latin American countries.

The takeaway

Proyecto Mirador's achievement in earning the highest certification from Calyx Global demonstrates the potential for scalable, community-driven clean energy solutions to make a meaningful impact in underserved regions. This recognition could inspire more organizations to develop innovative approaches to addressing global sustainability challenges.