East Africa Carbon Markets Forum EACMF 2025

8 - 9 May 2025. Kampala, Uganda East Africa Carbon Markets Forum EACMF 2025

This Forum convened over 300 stakeholders from across the region and beyond to advance carbon market development as a catalyst for sustainable growth. A major highlight was Uganda’s announcement of a forthcoming National Climate Fund, aimed at mobilizing climate finance and supporting green investments through both voluntary and compliance carbon markets . The forum emphasized the importance of robust regulatory frameworks, with discussions focusing on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, transparency in carbon credit issuance, and the need for harmonized policies across East Africa to attract investment and ensure environmental integrity.

Participants also explored innovative financing models and digital tools to scale high-quality carbon projects. Organizations like Trees for the Future showcased farmer-centered agroforestry initiatives that link smallholder farmers to global carbon markets, demonstrating tangible benefits such as direct carbon payments . The forum underscored the role of nature-based solutions, renewable energy, and community engagement in achieving climate goals, positioning East Africa as a leader in leveraging carbon markets for sustainable development.

Extracts of the programme

 08/05 Navigating Regulatory Frameworks for Carbon markets

• Keynote Speaker: Xana Maunze, Climate Finance Official, Enabel Mozambique

09/05 Unlocking Opportunities - Carbon Markets Association of Uganda - CMAU

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• Kenneth Mugangi, Partner KTA Advocates
• Michael Nana Yaw Nimoh, SPOUTS International, Country Director
• Mr. Senyonga Derick, Senior Climate Change Officer, Ministry of Water and Environment, Climate Change Department
• Anete Garoza, Co-organiser of EACMF and Vice President of CMAU
• Moderator: Emmanuel Wanyama, Expert in Sustainability, KTA

Financing Sustainable Projects: Scaling Carbon Investments in Africa

• Frederic Olbert, Co-founder and CFO, Carbonpool
• Philip Hardwick, CEO of Everpath and Head of Environmental Projects for BB Energy
• Tim McLellan, CEO, Trees For Future
• Robert Mukiza, Director General, UIA 
• Moderator: Canary Mugume, Senior news anchor & investigative reporter, NBS television

Other international speakers:

• Micaela Passetti, Carbon Market Specialist, Climate Change Division, UNEP
• Tom Sengalama, Team Leader-Nature, Climate, Energy and Resilience, UNDP
• Tim McLellan, CEO, Trees For Future