{"id":410,"date":"2026-07-07T12:45:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T12:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/139.84.241.235\/asr\/?post_type=our_event&#038;p=410"},"modified":"2026-07-28T10:19:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T10:19:38","slug":"the-african-opportunity-in-carbon-trading","status":"publish","type":"our_event","link":"http:\/\/139.84.241.235\/asr\/fr\/our_event\/the-african-opportunity-in-carbon-trading\/","title":{"rendered":"The African Opportunity in Carbon Trading"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This webinar will introduce carbon trading as a practical tool for supporting Africa\u2019s clean energy transition. The webinar will explain how both compliance and voluntary carbon markets work and how renewable energy producers in Africa can earn revenue by selling carbon credits from emissions reductions. By highlighting opportunities in solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy, the webinar will help policymakers, developers, and sustainability professionals understand how to access carbon finance and benefit from the growing global demand for it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The session will also explore the main factors that enable or limit participation in carbon markets across the continent. This includes the need for clear regulations, strong monitoring and reporting systems, and fair benefit-sharing practices. Challenges such as high project costs, limited market access, and policy uncertainty will be addressed, along with new initiatives like national carbon registries and the African Gold Standard. Overall, the webinar will provide a platform to share insights and ideas on how Africa can establish a stronger presence in global carbon markets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objective<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This webinar, hosted by the African School of Regulation and the African Forum of Utility Regulators, will help participants understand how carbon trading works, explore the opportunities it offers for Africa\u2019s renewable energy sector, and discuss the main challenges and practical steps needed to take part in global carbon markets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panelists:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dario Brescia \u2013 Perspectives Climate Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Dingane Sithole (PhD) \u2013 UNIDO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Samir Thapa \u2013 MECS \/ Loughborough University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lydia Omuko-Jung \u2013 Climate Focus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>AGENDA<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12.50 \u2013 13.00&nbsp;<\/td><td>Participants connect to the platform&nbsp;<\/td><td colspan=\"2\">&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13.00 \u2013 13.05&nbsp;<\/td><td>Key Principles of Carbon Trading&nbsp;Challenges and Opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Daniella Ngarambe (ASR)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13.05 \u2013 13.10&nbsp;<\/td><td>Welcome remarks from the ASR Director &amp; AFUR Representative&nbsp;<\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Abdulkadir Shettima (ASR),&nbsp;&nbsp;AFUR Representative&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">13.10 \u2013 14.25&nbsp;<\/td><td>Key principles of Carbon Trading&nbsp;Challenges and Opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"2\">Dario Brescia (Perspectives Climate Group)&nbsp;&nbsp;Dingane Sithole (UNIDO)&nbsp;Samir Thapa (MECS)&nbsp;&nbsp;Lydia Omuko-Jung (Climate Focus)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Key Enablers and Considerations&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14.25 \u2013 14.30&nbsp;<\/td><td>Summary and Closing Remarks&nbsp;<\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Daniella Ngarambe (ASR), Abdulkadir Shettima (ASR), AFUR&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14.30&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>END OF THE WEBINAR<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td colspan=\"2\">&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The African Opportunity in Carbon Trading.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OwJcVzRhtQ0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This webinar will introduce carbon trading as a practical tool for supporting Africa\u2019s clean energy transition. 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