The energy disruptions caused by the Iran war are undermining Africa's clean energy gains in Africa and South Asia, according to experts. The cost of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is undermining efforts to shift households away from burning charcoal and firewood to cleaner fuels like LPG, which have been promoted for health and conservation reasons, is also undermining these gains. This shift has led to increased demand for biomass fuels, which degrades watersheds and wildlife habitats, increasing pressure on ecosystems and the species that depend on them. Experts warn that rising diesel prices and higher fertilizer costs could also impact farm productivity, reducing yields and increasing food insecurity. The International Union for Conservation of Nature's co-chair, Mayukh Chatterjee, warns that the longer the crisis runs, it will be harder for conservation efforts to cope with high fuel costs.