East Africa Carbon Markets Forum

Unlocking Opportunities for Sustainable Development

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

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

Day 1: Forum Day (Main Stage)

Speaker:

Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire
Minister of Water and Environment
Speaker:
Mr. Bob Natifu
Ag. Commissioner, Ministry of Water and Environment
Speaker: Naveed Tariq
Title: CEO, East African Carbon Company
Speakers:
Speaker: Bauke Dekker
Title: Founder of WDT Community Hubs Ltd
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Day 2: Deep dives

Speaker: Kenneth Muhangi
Title: Chairman of Carbon markets Association of Uganda
Speaker: Mr. Bob Natifu
Ag. Commissioner, Ministry of Water and Envrionment
Speaker: Agnese Alksne - Bensone
Title: CEO, Sustainability Partners
Speaker: Jaun van Loggerenberg
Title: Carbon Development Director, C4 EcoSolutions (a TAG International Practice)
Speaker: Heather McEwan
Title: Head of Africa and Middle East, VERRA

Unlocking Opportunities for
Sustainable Development

Why Attend

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

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

Collaborate on innovative projects that contribute to sustainable development.

Explore opportunities for sustainable financing and impact investing.

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

Newsletter

East Africa Carbon Markets Forum

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

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

Agenda 2026

Day 1: Forum Day (Main Stage)

Day 2: Deep dives

Unlocking Opportunities for
Sustainable Development

Why Attend

Who Should Attend

Partners 2026

With support from:

EAST AFRICA CARBON MARKETS FORUM

East Africa Carbon Markets Forum

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

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

Agenda 2026

Day 1: Forum Day (Main Stage)

[8.00-8.30] Registration and Networking

[08:30 - 08:40] Welcome & Opening Remarks

[08:40-08:50] Keynote: Turning Climate Ambition into Action

[08:50-09:00] Keynote Adress: Powering Uganda's Green Transition: Clean Energy, Industrial Growth and Climate Investment

[09:00-09:10] Keynote address: Financing Uganda's Climate Future:Mobilising Capital for Sustainable Growth and Carbon Markets

[09:10-10:00] Panel Discussion: Achieving NDCs through blended financing

[10:00-10:30] Presentation: Navigating Carbon Market Regulation

[10:30-11:20] Panel Discussion: Carbon Markets (Readiness to Implementation)

[11:20- 11:50] NETWORKING BREAK

[11:50-12:20] Scaling Carbon Projects and Investments

[12:20-13:10] Panel discussion: Financing the Carbon Opportunity

[13:10-14:00] LUNCH BREAK

[14:00-14:20] Keynote Adress: From Waste to Carbon Value: Building Community Infrastructure for High-Integrity Carbon markets

[14:20 - 15:10] Panel discussion: Collaborative Pathways for Scale and Integrity

[15:10 - 16:00] Expert Clinics: Marketplace stations: Ask anything about Carbon Markets

[16:00-16:20] Keynote Presentation: Article 6.2 e-mobility project

[16:20-18:00] Closing remarks and Networking

Day 2: Deep dives

[8.00-8.30] Registration & Networking

[8.30-8.40] Opening Remarks

[08:40-08:50] Recap of Day 1

[08:50 - 09:00] Keynote Address: Public–Private Partnerships for Carbon Action

[09:00- 09:30] Technical Briefing:Implementing Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: What Governments and Projects Need to Know

[09:30-09:40] Presentation: The Role of Carbon Markets in NDCs: From NDC 2.0 to NDC 3.0

[09:40 - 10:30] Panel Discussion: The Role of Carbon Markets in NDCs: From NDC 2.0 to NDC 3.0

[10:30 - 10:50] Presentation: From Credit to Contract: Five Integrity Failures That Can Make A Carbon Project Unfinanceable

[10:50 - 11:20] NETWORKING BREAK

[11:20 - 12:10] Panel Discussion: Carbon Markets and Climate Finance: The State of Play Climate Finance in East Africa.

[12:10 -13.00] Workshop: Taxonomy-Tool of Investment

[13:00-14:00] LUNCH BREAK

[14:00-14:30} Presentation: National Climate Investment Pipelines

[14:30-15:10] Workshop: Creating Bankable and Investable Carbon Projects

[15:10-15:30] Presentation: Paris Alignment and developments in the Voluntary Carbon Markets

Unlocking Opportunities forSustainable Development

Why Attend

Who Should Attend

Partners 2026

With support from:

EAST AFRICA CARBON MARKETS FORUM

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

Unlocking Opportunities for
Sustainable Development