East Africa Carbon Markets Forum

Unlocking Opportunities for Sustainable Development

Date: 03.09. - 04.09.2026
Venue: Mestil Hotel & Residences

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The East Africa Carbon Markets Forum 2026 - a premier event bringing together key stakeholders in the region's carbon markets.

This forum serves as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and actionable discussions aimed at advancing sustainable development goals through carbon market initiatives.

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Agenda 2026

3–4 September 2026Mestil Hotel & Residences, Kampala
Day 1 · Thu 3 SeptemberDay 2 · Fri 4 September
Day 1
Thursday 3 September 2026
TIME
THEME / TOPIC
SPEAKER(S)
8:30–9:00
Arrival and Registration
9:00–9:20
Welcome Remarks
CAMAU- Anete Garoza
GGGI – Eng.Dr. Pablo Martinez
EU – Ms. Michelle Walsh
UNFCCC RCC – Mr. William Otieno
9:20–9:25
Opening Remarks
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Water and Environment
9:25–9:40
Key Note Address and Opening Remarks
Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire
Minister of Water and Environment
Group Photo
9:50–10:20
Presentation
Navigating Carbon Market Regulation
Mr. Bob Natifu
Ag. Commissioner, DCCCT
10:20–11:10
Panel Discussion
Achieving NDCs through blended financing
MoWE – Mr Bob Natifu
NPA – Mr. Ronald Kaggwa
MoFPED – Mr Denis Mugagga
Cathrine Akankwasa – CAMAU
Session Break
11:10–12:00
Panel Discussion
Carbon Markets (Readiness to Implementation)
BeZero Carbon - Claire Goldfinch
C4 EcoSolutions – Reinhardt Hauptfleisch
MoWE – Irene Chekwoti
Moderator -David Baleese Kisakye
12:00–12:30
Fireside chat
Scaling Alliance for Climate Resilience: Enabling Low Carbon Intensity Industrial Growth in Uganda
Julian Owomugisha - East African Carbon Company
Eng.Dr.Michael Nkambo Mugerwa
General Manager, Uganda Refinery Holding Company
Moderator: EACC
12:30–13:20
Panel Discussion
Financing the Carbon Opportunity
UDB – Mr. Francis Mwesigye
Carbon Access Lab – Mr. Mark Mutahi
FCDO – Andy Baker
CMA - Mrs.Alison Kwikiriza Serucaca
Dr.Mulumba Agaba Atwooki
Tracy Rubarema Izabera - Moderator
13:20–14:20
Lunch Break
14:20–14:40
Building Community Infrastructure and Innovative Pathways for High-Integrity Carbon markets:
1.From Waste to Carbon Value:
2. Scaling E-Mobility Through PoAs
3. Rice Cultivation/Biochar application
4. Scaling Nature based solutions
WDT Community Hubs Ltd - Aggie Patricia Turwomwe
GreenHub East Africa - Moa Rydell – Chief Strategy Officer
COTS COTS Ltd – Fumiko Miyashita Yamaguchi
MoWE-DFMS – Bob Kazungu
14:40–15:30
Regional Round table:
Collaborative Pathways for Scale and Integrity
FSD Africa – Faith Temba
ICVCM – Stella Napanu
VCMI – Urbans Benywanira
Carbon Standards – Anna Schniepper
MoWE – Derick Senyonga
Andrew Ocama – Coordinator, East Africa Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance
15:30–15:45
Presentation
Driving Climate Action Through Electronic Mobility
Mr.Bruce Mucunguzi
Deputy Country Head-Spiro Uganda
15:45–16:45
Expert Clinics
Marketplace stations/Expert Clinics: Ask anything about Carbon Markets
Project developers: Carbon Project Development, benefit sharing
Government: DCCCT
Financiers: UDB
16:45–16:50
Closing Remarks
CAMAU - Kenneth Muhangi
Day 2
Friday 4 September 2026
TIME
THEME / TOPIC
SPEAKER(S)
8:30–9:00
Arival and registration
9:00–9:10
Welcome Remarks
CAMAU - Kenneth Muhangi
9:10–9:20
Recap for Day 1 and Opening remarks
MWE -Mr. Bob Natifu
9:20–9:30
Key Note Address
Building Public–Private Partnerships for Carbon Action
Hon.Jonard Asiimwe
Minister Office of the President in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation
9:30–10:10
Fire Side Chat
Building Public–Private Partnerships for Carbon Action
Noa's Herd - Katongole Nicholas
SPIRO - Mr. Bruce Mucunguzi
Mandulis Energy – Peter Benhur Nyeko
MEMD – Justine Akumu
Moderator: Rosette Nagimesi(GIZ)
10:10–11:10
Presentation and Panel discussion
The Role of Carbon Markets in NDCs: From NDC 2.0 to NDC 3.0
Scene setting presentation by MoWE, DCCCT – Irene Chekwoti
Eastern Africa Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance-Andrew Ocama
MoWE – Irene Chekwoti
NDC Partnership-Robert Bakiika
Moderator -Jennifer Barnard,GGGI
11:10–11:40
Session Break
11:40–12:30
Presentation
Paris Alignment and new developments in the Voluntary Carbon Market
VERRA - Heather McWean
Plan Vivo - Adrine Kirabo
Gold Standard – Kavya Bajaj
Moderator-DCCCT
12:30–13:20
Panel Discussion
Carbon Markets and Climate Finance: The State of Play Climate Finance in East Africa.
Article Six Group - Elly Sandler
Commonwealth - Othniel Yila
MoFPED – Natasha Kirabo
MWE - Sophie Namonye (Moderator)
13:20–14:00
Lunch Break
14:00–14:30
Workshop
Taxonomy-Tool of Investment
Agnes Alksne
14:30–15:30
Investment pipeline showcase
National Climate Investment Pipelines
UIA, MoFPED, NPA, MoWE(Lule)
MoWE – Mr. Masaba
15:30–16:00
Workshop
Creating Bankable and Investable Carbon Projects
Reinhardt Hauptfleisch
Ruan van Mazijk
C4 EcoSolutions
16:00–16:15
Fireside chat
Paths towards Responsible and evidence based Carbon Investment: Experience from regional and Global Partnerships
Laflora, Sabīna Alta, Development Director, Laflora Ltd
Dr Normunds Stivriņš, Scientific Advisor, Laflora Ltd
16:15–16:30
Presentation
Designing Carbon Projects with Communities at the center
Juliet Nanyonga
SRN
16:30–16:40
Closing Remarks
Anete Garoza
Ag. Commissioner, DCCCT
Executive Director, NEMA

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Why Attend

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Gain a comprehensive understanding of East Africa's evolving carbon markets.

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Network with industry leaders, government officials, and sustainability experts.

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Collaborate on innovative projects that contribute to sustainable development.

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Explore opportunities for sustainable financing and impact investing.

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Stay updated on the latest regulatory developments and market trends

Who Should Attend

  • Carbon market professionals

  • Government representatives

  • Financial institutions

  • Impact investors

  • Project developers

  • NGOs and sustainability advocates

  • Technology and innovation leaders

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