Africa’s Carbon Markets Enter New Phase as Kigali Summit Targets Investment

African carbon markets are shifting from policy readiness toward transactions as governments strengthen Article 6 frameworks and investors seek credible, bankable projects. These developments will take centre stage at the Carbon Markets Africa Summit 2026, held in Kigali from October 13–15. The event will bring together governments, investors, project developers and corporate buyers to discuss project quality, MRV capacity, authorization systems, CORSIA, market integrity, offtake agreements and early-stage carbon finance. More than 10 African governments and over 20 investors and financiers are expected to participate. A UNEP-hosted Nature Deal Room will connect African governments and project developers with buyers, investors and market institutions to advance high-integrity nature-based transactions and convert the continent’s improving policy environment into tangible climate finance and sustainable development benefits.
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