The African carbon market refers to the market for the trading carbon credits generated by projects in Africa that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.[1]

Background

The African Carbon Market Initiative was launched at COP27 in 2022 to produce 300 million carbon credits annually.[2][3] Between 2016 and 2021, only 11% of carbon credits came from projects in Africa.[4]

References

  1. "Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI)". Sustainable Energy for All | SEforALL. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  2. Owen-Burge, Charlotte (2022-11-08). "Africa Carbon Markets Initiative launched to dramatically expand Africa's participation in voluntary carbon market". Climate Champions. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  3. "Making carbon markets work for Africa | Events | United Nations Economic Commission for Africa". www.uneca.org. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  4. Payton, Ben (2023-10-02). "Africa hopes for starring role if carbon offsets market can overcome credibility crisis". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2023-10-08.

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