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Our Article 6.2 webinar, hosted in collaboration with the Southern African Carbon Market Association (SACMA), delivered a timely and practical discussion on what African carbon project developers need to know as Article 6 frameworks continue to evolve across the continent.
The session brought together legal, market, and project development experts to unpack how Article 6.2 is moving from policy theory into practical implementation. Speakers explored the opportunities, risks, and realities facing project developers, governments, and investors as Africa positions itself within emerging international carbon markets.
Executive Summary
The webinar explored how Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement is creating new opportunities for African carbon markets while simultaneously introducing greater complexity for project developers. Speakers highlighted that the success of Article 6 mechanisms will depend not only on regulatory frameworks but also on their ability to create investor confidence and unlock climate finance at scale. The discussion emphasized that developers must navigate an increasingly sophisticated environment that includes host country approvals, corresponding adjustments, national climate targets, and evolving market requirements. While these processes can create challenges, they also offer an opportunity for African governments to build sovereign carbon market frameworks capable of attracting long-term investment. A recurring theme throughout the discussion was that successful project development under Article 6 will require stronger collaboration between governments, private sector developers, industry associations, and financiers. Ultimately, projects that are designed with flexibility, integrity, and strong sustainable development outcomes will be best positioned to serve multiple markets and attract investment.
“Article 6 isn’t going to be judged by how well we’ve written the rule book. It will be judged by whether we’ve created enough confidence for billions of dollars to flow into high-integrity African climate projects.”
– Storm Patel
MODERATOR:
Andrew Gilder
SPEAKERS:
Storm Patel
Franz Rentel
Bianca Gichangi
Karen Jiri
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Investor Confidence Matters More Than Ever – While Article 6 frameworks are essential, the ultimate test will be whether they create enough certainty for investors to commit capital to African climate projects. Stable policy environments, transparent authorization processes, and clear ownership rules are critical to attracting investment.
Build Projects for Multiple Markets – Project developers should create assets capable of serving voluntary markets, domestic compliance systems, and Article 6 mechanisms. Maintaining flexibility reduces risk and improves long-term commercial viability.
Host Government Engagement Is Essential – Successful projects require early engagement with designated national authorities and government stakeholders. Understanding national priorities and alignment with NDCs is becoming increasingly important for project approvals.
Integrity Starts at Project Level – Corresponding adjustments improve accounting integrity by preventing double counting, but they do not automatically guarantee a high-quality carbon credit. Project design, robust methodologies, monitoring systems, and sustainable development impacts remain fundamental.
Collaboration Will Determine Success – Strong partnerships between governments, developers, financiers, and industry associations are essential to build scalable carbon markets. Shared learning and coordinated engagement can help accelerate market readiness across Africa.