Bernardin Uzayisaba

Bernardin Uzayisaba is a climate finance and carbon market expert with over 15 years of experience advancing sustainable development in Africa. As UNDP’s Regional Carbon Market Programme Specialist, he leads efforts to operationalize Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, mobilize investments, and structure high-integrity carbon credit systems across the continent. His success is amplified by his proven ability to build strong, cohesive teams, inspiring and empowering individuals to excel and collectively drive impactful outcomes. Previously, Bernardin headed UNDP Rwanda’s Sustainable Growth Unit, where he mobilized millions in climate finance for clean cooking, ecosystem restoration, and community-led resilience projects. He also coordinated the development of Rwanda’s first Disaster Risk Atlas. Holding Master’s degrees in Water Resources and Environmental Management and Climate Change, Development, and Policy. Bernardin blends policy acumen with technical depth. A published author and thought leader in climate-resilient development and carbon markets, he is committed to scaling clean technologies, nature-based solutions, and green finance to unlock Africa’s climate potential. He is Fluent in English and French.