Effect of household use of butane gas on deforestation in Burkina Faso

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Abstract The objective of this work is to analyze the effect of household use of butane gas on deforestation in Burkina Faso using data from the household living conditions survey carried out in 2021 by the National Institute of Statistics and Demography on a sample of 7176 households. To achieve this objective, the two-stage least squares method was used. The results show that the use of butane gas has a negative effect on deforestation in that it reduces household consumption of firewood. This result shows that households using butane gas contribute to mitigating deforestation in Burkina Faso. Also, household size and the fact of farming increase household consumption of firewood. However, household income, urban location, access to electricity, access to roads, single status and education reduce fuelwood consumption. These results imply policies to increase household adoption of butane gas, such as subsidies on butane gas prices for vulnerable households and awareness campaigns on the environmental benefits of its use. Impact statement This research into the effect of household use of butane gas on deforestation in Burkina Faso is crucial in a context of increasing pressure on forest resources and Burkina Faso's slow energy transition. Analyzing the link between switching from traditional fuels to butane gas can help reduce deforestation will provide empirical evidence to inform public policies on the environment, household energy and the fight against climate change. It will also provide a better understanding of the determinants of butane gas adoption and the obstacles to be overcome for wider diffusion, particularly in rural areas. The results obtained can thus guide sustainable development strategies reconciling environmental protection and household well-being.

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