Demystifying Carbon Projects: From Concept to Credits in Africa

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Overview:

Africa’s carbon markets are gaining momentum, yet many project developers remain unsure how to translate promising climate actions into high-integrity, revenue-generating carbon projects. This webinar offers a clear, step-by-step breakdown of the carbon project lifecycle – from feasibility and financing to methodology selection, validation, verification, and ultimately, first credit issuance. Drawing from diverse real-world examples across sectors like renewable energy, clean cooking, reforestation, and waste management, our panel of experts will explore common pitfalls, practical tips, and success factors to help participants confidently navigate the path to monetising climate impact.

Key Discussion Points:

• What makes a project eligible for carbon credits?
• How to assess feasibility and estimate carbon revenue potential
• Choosing the right standard and methodology (e.g., Verra, Gold Standard, ART TREES)
• The role of project developers, technical partners, and verifiers
• Timelines and cost considerations from design to issuance
• Financing options and business models for carbon projects
• Insights from real-world projects in different sectors
• Market outlook: voluntary vs compliance, buyers, pricing, and risk

Why Attend?

• Understand the full lifecycle of a carbon project
• Learn from diverse African case studies
• Avoid common delays and mistakes
• Discover tools, partners, and support systems
• Position your organisation to benefit from growing carbon finance flow

🗣️Moderator:
– Ritah Rukundo, Manager -Global Carbon Market Project, Uganda & Eastern Africa, GIZ

🎤 Speakers:
– Hirander Misra, Chairman & CEO of ZERO13
– Bernardin Uzayisaba, Carbon Market Programme Specialist, UNDP
– Grant Little Principal Carbon Developer Anthesis South Africa
– Jamie Hendriksen Regional Director, Africa Wildlife Works Carbon