Climate change and carbon trading in Africa

Kenya Carbon Markets Conference 2025 — Nairobi (May 19–20, 2025)

• Hosted in partnership with the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) and the Government of Kenya.

• Theme: “Unlocking Kenya’s Carbon Market Potential: Overcoming Barriers and Harnessing Opportunities”.

• Featured:

  • Keynote by VCMI’s Executive Director, Mark Kenber;

  • Panel moderated by Bianca Gichangi, exploring the demand for high-integrity carbon credits.

• Goals:

  • Build consensus on a Carbon Market Decision Paper;

  • Showcase innovations in finance, MRV (Monitoring, Reporting & Verification), and equitable benefit-sharing;

  • Promote public-private-community partnerships and youth engagement.
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Kenya Carbon Markets Conference 2024 — Nairobi (March 26–27, 2024)

• Hosted at the Edge Convention Centre.

• Focused on Kenya’s readiness to attract carbon finance and foster investor confidence.

• Featured conversations on navigating Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, strengthening voluntary carbon markets, and financial mechanisms for scaling projects.
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East Africa Carbon Markets Forum 2026 — Kampala, Uganda (May 14–15, 2026)

• A premier regional event bringing together policymakers, investors, service providers, and innovators.

• Highlights include:

  • Discussions on regulatory frameworks and Article 6;

  • Climate finance and investment strategies;

  • Digital innovation for market integrity (AI, blockchain);

  • Diversifying carbon investments across East Africa.
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Other Climate & Carbon Forums

• Climate Action Summit 2025 — Nairobi, Kenya (September 2025): While broader in scope, this summit includes an expo aimed at aligning Kenya’s climate policy and implementation, with room for green-tech and carbon-trading exhibitions.
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• Carbon Forward Expo 2025 — London (October 7–9, 2025): Focused on global carbon markets, including voluntary/removal markets, with sessions relevant to African stakeholders exploring emerging carbon solutions.
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Quick Reference: Carbon Events Timeline

Why Attend These Events?

• Networking & Partnerships: Engage with government officials, project developers, financiers, NGOs, and communities across Kenya and East Africa.

• Stay Ahead of Policy: Learn about evolving frameworks like Kenya’s Carbon Market Regulations and increasing adoption of Article 6 mechanisms.

• Showcase and Learn Innovations: Tools for integrity, MRV, clean-tech incubators, and inclusive project design are forefront.

• Access Market Opportunities: Tap into high-integrity voluntary carbon market opportunities and drive community-centered, impact-driven projects.

• Regional Collaboration: Pan-East African forums foster shared learning, harmonized standards, and investment acceleration.