East Africa Carbon Markets Forum

Unlocking Opportunities for Sustainable Development

Date: 03.09. - 04.09.2026
Place: Marriott Hotel, Kampala, Uganda

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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.

Hon. Beatrice Anywar Atim, Minister of State for Environment delivers the opening remarks for EACMF 2024
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Anete Garoza and Kenneth Muhangi announcing the formation of the Carbon Markets Association Uganda at the EACMF 2024
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Agenda 2026

Day 1: Forum Day (Main Stage)

  • Welcome by MC

    Opening remarks by Minister of Water and Environment

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  • And See You Tomorrow!

Day 2: Deep dives

Main Stage

  • Location: Kazinga Hall

  • Speaker:

    1. Michael Tebere, Director of the Government & Partner Relations, Kijani Forestry

    2. Jaun Van Loggerenberg, Business Development Director, C4 EcoSolutions

    3. Denis Mugagga, Head Climate Finance Unit, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

    4. Mr. Senyonga Derick, Senior Climate Change Officer, Ministry of Water and Environment, Climate Change Department

    5. Winfred Masiko, National Program Coordinator- Women Entrepreneurship Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Uganda

    Moderator: Andrew Ocama, Coordinator, Eastern Africa Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance

    1. Presentation: Driving Climate Innovation in Uganda
      Speaker: David Gonahasa, Team Lead, Industry 4.0+ Bureau at Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat - Office of the President (STI-OP)

    2. Presentation: Wealth on Land and Our Shared Future Ecosystems Restoration, Food & Income Security in the Lake Kyoga Basin
      Speaker: Cosmus Kule, Research Fellow at EcoPeek Consults Ltd

    3. Presentation: Building a Resilient, Federative, Edge Cloud Grid in Africa
      Speaker: Hans Van Linschoten, Founder, afriQloud

    4. Presentation:Enterprise Neurosystem
      Speaker: Bill Wright, Founder, Enterprise Neurosystem

    5. Presentation: KMC
      Speaker: Shaban Senyange, Corporate Affairs Manager, Kiira Motors Corporation

      Followed by panel session with panelists:

      • James Daniel, Founder and CEO, Regid Carbon

      • Moreen Maria Ndagire, Project Officer, Gold Standard

      • Alexey Shadrin, Founder and CEO of Evercity

      • Dr. William Lume, Director and Senior Climate Policy Advisor at Jinja Institute of Technology

      Moderator: David Gonahasa

      Open Engagement Session

  • Kazinga Hall, lower ground floor

  • Speakers:

    1. Tafadzwa Dutoit Nyamande, Country Operations Manager, CarbonConnect GmbH

    2. Asha-Sabrina Ayub, Partner at Rive & Co

    3. Sjaak De Bloois, Director East Africa, Fair Food 

    4. Lars Kroijer, CEO, AlliedOffsets

    Moderator: Alejandra Padin-Dujon, Senior Correspondent (Middle East & Africa), Editor (Latin America) at Carbon Pulse 

  • Speakers:

    1. Elizabeth Kaijuka Okwenje, Acting Assistant Commissioner, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

    2. Kabaka Mutensa, Operations and Engagement Officer, BioCarbonStandard

    3. Donee Alexander, Chief Carbon Officer, Bridge Carbon Limited

      Moderator: Sunday Ndamugoba, Partner at Rive & Co, Alliott Global Alliance

  • Speakers:

    1. Moa Rydell, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder, Green Hub East Africa

    2. Jakob Hornbach, CEO, GOGO Electric

    3. Marjon Castelijn, Founder, Climate-Connection Africa

    4. Benon Mascot, Deputy Managing Director, Motorcare Uganda

    Moderator: Owiny Hakin, E-mobility ESG Advocacy Manager, Ebee Mobility Uganda

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    1. Hani Dahlan, CEO, Avotein Farms Limited

    2. Franz Rentel, Managing Director, Anthesis Group

    3. Gilbert Junior Buregyeya, Programs Lead, Makerere Innovation and Incubation Center

    Moderator: Aggie Patricia Turwomwe, CEO, Agile Media Africa

  • Location: Bunyoni Ballroom

Workshop - Room

  • Location: Kazinga Hall

  • How to develop a project and what investors want to see

  • Kazinga Hall, lower ground floor

Deal - Room

  • Location: Kazinga Hall

Unlocking Opportunities for
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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

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