The global carbon markets are projected to hit US$1.2 trillion by 2029. The key question is Africa ready to tap into this emerging and promising climate finance tool for her greener transition?

In this episode of The Financing Africa’s Future Podcast, Kaara Wainaina, Ag. Director Strategic Communications, FSD Africa speaks with Bianca Gichangi, Regional Lead for Africa at the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI). Together, they unpack how high-integrity voluntary carbon markets can help mobilise climate finance, accelerate sustainable development and ensure that African nations and communities reap fair value from their natural assets.

🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:
- The evolving landscape of carbon markets in Africa and lessons from the Africa Climate Summit
- The role of integrity, transparency and standardisation in building trust in carbon trading
- How African countries can develop policy and regulatory frameworks to participate effectively in global carbon markets
- Why data, quality, and community benefits are key to unlocking higher prices for African carbon credits
- The importance of aligning voluntary and compliance markets under frameworks like Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

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