NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

Scaling carbon markets for Africa’s sustainable growth amid a shifting global landscape
Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) is the leading platform dedicated to catalysing high-integrity carbon markets across Africa. By connecting supply and demand, the summit brings together project developers, policymakers, investors, and standards bodies to build a credible, investable carbon pipeline grounded in African readiness.

CMAS will explore how Africa can leverage its vast natural resources for sustainable development while navigating geopolitical shifts and emerging carbon policies.

“Carbon Markets Africa Summit: Not just another carbon event”

• Africa’s marketplace for carbon credit supply and demand

• Focused on high-integrity, MRV-ready solutions

• Grounded in African policy, finance, and climate priorities

• Shaped by expert guidance from AfDB, VCMI, Verra, and more

• Timed to influence global climate finance and Article 6 agendas