13 – 15 October 2026
Kigali, Rwanda

Africa’s Marketplace for High-Integrity Carbon Markets

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Africa’s Carbon Markets on the Global Stage

Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) is the pan-African central marketplace positioning Africa’s carbon markets within the global system, connecting policy, project pipelines, capital and buyers to deliver credible pipelines and real transactions at scale.

CMAS focuses on what matters now:

Building a strong, investable pipeline of African carbon projects
Connecting global capital and buyers with scalable opportunities
Supporting transactions, not just frameworks or commitments

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“In today’s fragmented global landscape, Africa’s carbon assets represent a new frontier of value – one that can attract investment, strengthen climate resilience, and position the continent as a leader in sustainable finance, provided we ensure high standards and enabling policies.”

Maxwell Gomera, Resident Representative and Director, Africa Sustainable Finance Hub (ASFH), UNDP South Africa

CMAS will explore how Africa can leverage its vast natural resources for sustainable development while navigating geopolitical shifts and emerging carbon policies.

“Carbon Markets Africa Summit: Not just another carbon event”

Africa’s marketplace for carbon credit supply and demand
Focused on high-integrity, MRV-ready solutions
Grounded in African policy, finance, and climate priorities
Shaped by expert guidance from AfDB, VCMI, Verra, and more
Timed to influence global climate finance and Article 6 agendas

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WE WORK TOWARDS THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS FOR AN INCLUSIVE, CLEANER AND MORE PROSPEROUS WORLD BY 2030.

Objectives

Advance credible, high‑integrity carbon markets in Africa

Connect policy, projects, capital
and buyers

Build African capacity
and leadership in global carbon markets

Enable the development
and scaling of investable project pipelines

Mobilise capital and unlock transactions

WE WORK TOWARDS THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS FOR AN INCLUSIVE, CLEANER AND MORE PROSPEROUS WORLD BY 2030.

Objectives

Advance credible, high‑integrity carbon markets in Africa

Connect policy, projects, capital
and buyers

Build African capacity
and leadership in global carbon markets

Enable the development
and scaling of investable project pipelines

Mobilise capital and unlock transactions

Objectives

Advance credible, high‑integrity carbon markets in Africa

Connect policy, projects, capital
and buyers

Mobilise capital and unlock transactions

Enable the development
and scaling of investable project pipelines

Build African capacity
and leadership in global carbon markets

Three Pillars. One Purpose.

Driving outcomes for Africa’s carbon markets

High-Level Dialogue

Aligning policy, demand & capital
to unlock execution

Plenary sessions on policy,
demand, finance and
market integrity

Keynote dialogues on scaling
Africa’s carbon markets globally

Ministerial roundtable on
Article 6 implementation &
authorisations

Public-private roundtable
with governments, buyers
and financiers

High-impact dialogue hosted
by The Global Trust Project

Market Activation

Turning readiness into pipelines,
partnerships & deal flow

Investor & buyer roundtables
(closed-door, curated participation)

Deal rooms and structured
matchmaking meetings

15 project presentations
showcasing best case studies
and investment pipeline

MRV & digital infrastructure
demos supporting scale
and transparency

2 speed-dating sessions
and targeted networking

Capacity Building

Strengthening readiness for
real market participation

Carbon Markets 201:
moving from concept to execution

6 solution labs addressing
key bottlenecks

Technical deep-dives on
standards, integrity and
compliance

Hands-on sessions designed
for African project developers
and policymakers

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What to expect in 2026

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77 5 reasons you should attend

Because scale is now the priority: CMAS is designed around pipelines, portfolios and transactions, not individual projects or frameworks
Because deals require the right people in the room: Engage directly with decision‑makers across policy, capital, buyers and market infrastructure through curated, senior‑level formats
Because global demand and capital are converging on quality: Get clear insight into what buyers want, what investors are funding, and what integrity now requires, straight from the market
Because Article 6 and implementation now matter in practice: Move beyond theory to understand how authorisations, compliance pathways and transactions are being delivered on the ground
Because Africa must compete globally: CMAS strengthens Africa’s position as a credible, competitive partner in global carbon markets, capable of delivering at scale

2026 overview

Be at the centre of Africa’s carbon markets at scale

CMAS 2026 brings Africa’s carbon markets onto the global stage, connecting projects, capital, buyers and policy to deliver credible pipelines and real transactions.

As a sponsor, gain direct proximity to market‑shaping decisions, investment‑ready projects and global demand, and position your organisation at the heart of Africa’s carbon market growth.”

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