Meet Roy Kahangwe, Business Development Lead, Khala Labs
He believes that collaborative efforts like the
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
are vital in facilitating knowledge-sharing, advocating for supportive policies, and fostering partnerships among stakeholders.
#carbonmarkets
.
Meet
@asmahaney12
, Partner at
@kta_law
She foresees a future where the regulatory environment in Uganda is supportive of
#carbonmarket
activities. This includes favourable tax and investment policies designed to encourage participation and investment in carbon-related ventures.
Hon. Anywar Beatrice, Minister of State for Environment opened the forum by emphasizing the importance of collaboration with partners to achieve net zero emissions for Uganda. She also alerted the forum to the upcoming measures in Uganda's journey towards carbon neutrality.
All set and ready to go for the inaugural
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
🚀
This forum serves as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and actionable discussions aimed at advancing sustainable development goals through
#carbonmarket
initiatives.
To close the inaugural East Africa Carbon Markets Forum, Ms
@anetegaroza
extended her sincere gratitude to the organizing team, partners, speakers, and all invited guests for their unwavering support in making
#EACMF2024
a remarkable success.
Highly anticipated panel discussion on Exploring Article 6 and its Implications for East African Nations.
Speakers:
1️⃣ Sam Davies, CEO, Flux
2️⃣
@xcenneth
, Partner,
@kta_law
3️⃣ Ely Sandler, Policy Advisor at Seagrass
🎤 Moderated by Molly Brown, Head of Carbon Strategy,
@BurnMfg
Panel discussion on "Decarbonisation: Accelerating Clean Energy and E-Mobility in East Africa"
Panelists:
1️⃣ Allan Muhumuza, Mobility Bureau, Office of the President
2️⃣ Rikki Verma, Nexus Green
3️⃣ Ivan Kwikiriza, SafeLori
4️⃣ Moa Rydell, Green Hub
Moderated by
@asmahaney12
#EastAfricaCarbonaMarketsForum
Recap:
Key highlights from Uganda's Minister of State for Environment, Hon. Beatrice Anywar Atim
👉The Ministry, in collaboration with
@UNDP
, is drafting Carbon market regulations for National Climate Change Act alignment. (1)
Recap from the
#EACMF
👇
@eBee_Africa
showcased their innovative electric bicycles. As a pan-African e-mobility company, eBee is economically empowering people and businesses through affordable e-mobility solutions while reducing CO2 emissions and pollution in African cities.
Panel discussion on "Investing for the Planet: Strategies in Carbon Markets and Beyond"
Panelists:
1️⃣ Ilkay Demirdag, Impact & Investment Strategist
2️⃣ Anete Garoza, 1MTN
3️⃣ Andreas Reger, Volkswagen ClimatePartner GmbH
🎤 Moderated by Roy Kahangwe, Khala Labs
Introducing
@SamiDivleli
, Co-Founder & CEO of Net Zero Climate Investments.
Reflecting on a success story from Net Zero’s work in promoting
#carbonmarket
initiatives, he highlights the safe water project in Uganda which gave about 100,000 people access to safe water.
Meet
@Hayathaniao
, Director of Sustainable Impact EU/Africa,
@HBAR_foundation
Hania Othman is the Director of Sustainable Impact for EMEA at the HBAR Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting the adoption of the Hedera network.
We had the privilege of having an introductory meeting with
@PCF_Uganda
. The CEO, Ms
@IreneMugisha
expressed support for
@1mtn3
's cause and the
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
. The partnership underscores the importance of private sector involvement in addressing climate change.
Dr Sophie Flack-Prain, Reporting & Insights Lead,
@SpaceIntell
delivered a keynote address on "Ecosystem Insights: Kenya’s Nature-based Opportunities."
It is a privilege to announce that Rt Hon Dr.
@RSNankabirwa
, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, will be speaking at the
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
. Her participation is a testament to
@MEMD_Uganda
's commitment to promoting sustainable development.
Panel discussion on "Tech-Driven Resilience: Revolutionizing Climate Finance in Africa"
Panelists:
1️⃣ Alexey Shadrin,
2️⃣ Hania Othman, HBAR Foundation
3️⃣ John Robert Turyakira, The Environment Shield
Moderated by Nicholas Katongole, NileOrbital Aerospace
Dr.
@brianisabirye
, Commissioner Renewable Energy
@MEMD_Uganda
delivered a Keynote Address on Uganda's Preparedness for Climate Finance and Urgency to Expand Clean Energy Access.
The panel discussion on scaling VCMs analyzed the challenges & opportunities inherent in scaling these mechanisms with a focus on MRV practices
Speakers:
1️⃣ Ann Maina,
@Boomitra
2️⃣ Olya Grovel,
@OrbifyInc
3️⃣ Molly Brown,
@BurnMfg
Moderated by Frederick Leuschner, Climate Fintech
Meet Turyakira John Robert, Deputy Executive Director, The
@EnviShield
, a Civil Society Organization dedicated to promoting a just and green society in Uganda. As a Ugandan Environmental Rights Defender, he tirelessly fights for Environmental Rights and Climate Justice.
A big shoutout to our awesome partners at Seagrass for keeping us caffeinated with amazing coffee at the
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
! Seagrass teamed up with Wild to make sure our attendees were buzzing with energy, and everyone absolutely loved it.
Meet Lily Ginsberg-Keig, Policy Manager at
@BeZeroCarbon
Lily has experience working with governments in both the private and public sector. She also previously worked at
@Arup
advising local and national governments on their climate action plans.
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
During the
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
, Kasper Jogeva, COO of 1MTN, led a workshop on 1MTN’s bamboo planting initiative.
Kasper emphasized 1MTN's holistic approach, which integrates carbon markets, agroforestry, and bamboo planting for people, planet, and profit.
Panel discussion on "The View from the Top: Strategies of Visionary Leadership in a Dynamic World"
Panelists:
1️⃣ Dr Sami Divleli, Net Zero Climate Investments
2️⃣ Irene Mugisha, Presidential CEO Forum
3️⃣ Victoria Joy Sibiya, Next Media
🎤 Moderated by Kristjan Raude, 1MTN
Panel Discussion on "Road from COP28 to COP29 and what we need to achieve"
Speakers:
1️⃣ Andrew Ocama, Tony Blair Institute
2️⃣ Akinyemi Awodumila,
@Deloitte
3️⃣ Max William Matter,
@CGAP
4️⃣ Robert Mukiza,
@ugandainvest
🎤 Moderated by Kristjan Raude,
@1mtn3
The
#EACMF
surpassed all our expectations 🎉
We had the honour of hosting over 300 incredible stakeholders, including project managers, government officials, impact investors, project developers, tech leaders, and sustainability advocates from around the globe.
Spotlight on
@AneteGaroza
, Co-Founder and Chief Climate Officer of 1MTN
In the future, she believes that technology, such as satellite data monitoring of land use projects, will be crucial in transforming the carbon markets in East Africa.
#EACMF2024
#carbonMarkets
We are proud to announce a partnership with
@SpaceIntell
Space Intelligence is a NatureTech company dedicated to facilitating zero deforestation and mass restoration of biodiverse forests globally by providing the highest quality nature mapping data.
#carbonmarkets
Keynote Address on convening a movement on carbon markets: experiences from the Nairobi Climate Network
Speakers:
1️⃣ Héloïse Zimmermann, Co-founder and Director of Nairobi Climate Network
3️⃣ Bryan Adkins, Co-Chair of Carbon Markets Association of Kenya (and NCN)
One of the main goals of
#EACMF
was to create a networking hub for global
#carbonmarkets
stakeholders. This vibrant exchange of ideas led to numerous business opportunities and partnerships. Don’t miss
#EACMF2025
updates—sign up here for our newsletter:
Panel Discussion on Navigating Carbon Compliance in East Africa
Panel Speakers:
Marc Baker, CEO,
@CarbonTanzania
Mahlon Walo, Chairman, CAMAK CEO,
@AfrinetCarbon
Daniel James, CEO and Founder, REGID Carbon International
🎤 Moderated by
@AneteGaroza
, Co-founder,
@1mtn3
We are excited to announce our partnership with Net Zero Climate Investments.
Specializing in emission reduction projects across Africa, Net Zero is committed to high-integrity projects that are focused on social impact with the aim to empower local communities.
Day One was a resounding success!
With the momentum from yesterday, we're thrilled to look ahead to an even more engaging Day Two.
Stay tuned for more insights & discussions!
#EastAfricaCarbonMarkets
#carbonmarkets
#EACMF2024
Workshop on Generating Change by Deniz Erkus the International Consultant for
@UNDP
, CIO Sustainability at HealthSum
Kindly note: Event access is required to participate in the workshops.
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
#carbonmarkets
It is a privilege to announce that Hon Beatrice Anywar Atim the Minister of State for Environment will be speaking at the
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
.
Her participation is a significant testament to
@min_waterUg
's commitment to promoting sustainable development in the region.
With a brand new agenda, day two is in full swing! 🎉
What are you excited most about today?
Is it the workshops, panels or networking opportunities?
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
Meet
@Ronkawamara
, CEO
@Hugamaragroup
Ron is a business executive and entrepreneur with experience spanning over 17 years. His latest endeavour Hugamara, is a long-term holding company dedicated to the establishment, acquisition, and development of businesses.
#carbonmarkets
Exciting news!
Uganda is hosting the inaugural
#EastAfricaCarbonMarkets
Forum, an important step towards a greener future in East Africa at the Four Points by Sheraton Kampala.
Register now at:
#EACMF
#carbonmarkets
Introducing Dr Sophie Flack-Prain, Reporting & Insights Lead,
@SpaceIntell
She believes that the
#EastAfricanCarbonMarketForum
is positioned as a platform for facilitating knowledge sharing among project developers and stakeholders, fostering collaboration across the region.
Introducing Allan Muhumuza, Team Leader at Mobility Bureau, Office of the President.
In his role within the Office of the President, he is dedicated to positioning Uganda as a significant contributor to mobility solutions in Africa.
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
#CarbonMarkets
This session will inform governments, private developers, and investors how Article 6 can offer large-scale upfront concessional finance to clean energy projects, including grid infrastructure, generation, biogas, clean cooking, NBS, and others.
Introducing Denis Mugagga, Head of the Climate Finance Unit at the
@mofpedU
.
In this role, he leads efforts to mobilize climate finance and support sustainable development in Uganda.
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with
@stanbicug
With
@stanbicug
's commitment to sustainable finance and environmental stewardship, they bring invaluable expertise to our mission of advancing
#carbonmarkets
and fostering
#sustainabledevelopment
in East Africa.
We are excited to announce our media partnership with
@nextmediaug
. This collaboration is an opportunity to increase the overall awareness of how carbon credit markets work particularly within Uganda and the broader East African region.
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
The
#EastAAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
organizing team recently had a fruitful meeting with the
@nssfug
.
The forum's focus on sustainable development and
#carbonmarkets
resonates perfectly with NSSF's commitment to making life better through savings as a lifestyle.
Introducing Max William Mattern, Senior Financial Sector Specialist at
@CGAP
Max advocates for platforms like the
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketForum
in promoting digital innovations to improve integrity and lower costs for project developers.
#carbonmarkets
#EACMF2024
Meet
@AkinyemiAwodum1
, Climate practice leader,
@Deloitte
A notable experience in his work in promoting
#carbonmarkets
initiatives was when Deloitte aided a project developer and off-taker in navigating regulatory hurdles and compliance issues across various markets.
#EACMF2024
Case study and lessons learnt from successful impact investing in East African Carbon Projects
Speaker:
1️⃣ Sivan Yaari, Founder & CEO,
@innoafrica
shared insights on leveraging carbon credits to fuel sustainable water projects, transforming sunlight into clean water
We're honoured to announce our partnership with Trees for the Future.
Since its inception in 1989, Trees for the Future has been dedicated to empowering farmers through training them in agroforestry and sustainable land use practices
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
#EACMF2024
This practical workshop focuses on understanding satellite data utilisation in assessing the feasibility of carbon projects, provides a comparative analysis of REDD+ vs ARR projects.
@OrbifyInc
Meet Molly Brown, Head of Carbon Strategy
@BurnMfg
Molly leads BURN’s work in carbon policy and project integrity. Her role involves working with governments, tracking Article 6 policy developments and carbon market regulation across Africa.
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
Introducing Andrew Ocama, Climate Finance Advisor, Ethiopia Tony Blair Institute
Andrew Ocama is a seasoned sustainable development professional currently serving as an Advisor on Climate Finance with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, in Ethiopia.
#carbonmarkets
Introducing Héloïse Zimmermann, Co-founder and Director, Nairobi Climate Network.
Héloïse is a carbon consultant based in Kenya. She advises companies on carbon project design and financing, with a focus on ecological restoration in Africa.
Recap from the
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
👇
Here are the key takeaways from Mr Brian Isabirye's speech, Commissioner of Renewable Energy at
@MEMD_Uganda
, regarding the Ministry's support of Uganda’s Carbon Market:
Introducing Bryan Adkins, CEO of
@eden_reforest
He stresses the need for innovations to ensure the inclusion of poor, often smallholders, in nature-based solutions. He emphasizes the importance of reducing the cost of compliance and improving information sharing in this space.
Introducing
@PeteBenHurNyeko
, CEO & Founder of
@MandulisEnergy
, Top Innovator, UpLink World Economic Forum.
Don't miss the opportunity to delve deeper into discussions on carbon market regulations and other crucial topics at the upcoming
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
.
We're delighted to announce our partnership with
@nssfug
By leveraging our combined resources, we aspire to drive meaningful change that not only benefits individuals within the workforce but also contributes to the sustainable development of Uganda.
Meet Dennis Owino Onono, Commercial Director of Sustainable Technologies,
@southpoleglobal
.
Dennis Owino is the Commercial Director of Sustainable Technologies at South Pole. He has over 15 years of experience in renewable energy space and clean cooking.
#CarbonMarkets
William Otieno, Regional Lead,
@UNFCCC
RCC East and Southern Africa (RCC EAS Africa) delivered a Keynote Presentation on "Translating Policy into Action: Advancing Article 6 Implementation in East Africa."
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
#carbonmarkets
Recap of the
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
Sophie Odupoy, Group Head of Public Affairs at
@KOKO_Networks
led a workshop on Fueling Green Growth: Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Future.
We are proud to announce our partnership with
@UpEnergyUganda
UpEnergy's primary areas of focus are fighting energy poverty, promoting high-integrity projects, directing climate finance to benefit low-income lives, and providing technical consultancy services.
#carbonmarkets
Meet
@KristjanRaude
, Co-Founder & CEO of 1MTN.
He is on a mission with
@1mtn3
to restore 1M hectares of degraded land in Africa by 2030 to combat climate change. As an entrepreneur and impact investor, he champions the triple bottom line principle: people, planet, and profit.
Case study and lessons learnt from successful impact investing in East African Carbon Projects.
1️⃣Bryan Adkins, CEO, of
@eden_reforest
shared his experience of successful reforestation projects and the challenges he has encountered.
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
#EACMF2024
@Treesftf
has spent the last few years getting the Lake Victoria Watershed Carbon Project ready for verification and validation. With this knowledge, they will host a lively workshop highlighting key elements that you need to think about as you get started on your own project.
Dr Sophie Flack-Prain will be conducting a practical workshop that covers how high-quality data can support high-impact projects.
Kindly note: Event access is required to participate in the workshops.
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
#carbonmarkets
Introducing Euan McDougall, COO,
@Del_Agua
He believes that platforms like the
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum
are important in bringing together stakeholders to discuss actionable solutions to compliance and collaboration challenges while drawing insights from successful projects.
We are delighted to announce our partnership with Bukona Agro Processors.
They are a cassava-based distillery that produces ethanol for domestic cooking purposes with a mission to replace environmentally damaging charcoal and imported LPG.
#EastAfricaCarbonMarketsForum