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Africa is poised to become the future of carbon supply Articles

Africa is poised to become the future of carbon supply

Ash Berman & Malika Anand Even as carbon markets face scrutiny relating to a lack of environmental integrity, low transparency, and unrealistic commitments, there are good reasons to be optimistic. Innovators in Africa are building on the continent’s natural resources, economic growth, and tech talent to create new types of carbon projects that are better…
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January 16, 2024

Carlijn Nouwen, Co-Founder of Climate Action Platform for Africa was selected as one of Worth Magazine’s Worthy 100. The Worthy 100 honors the 100 people who have made the most significant impact on the world this year, including innovators across various industries such as art, entertainment, business, government, non-profits, and philanthropy. You can read more about Carlijn and fellow honorees’ accomplishments on the Worth site here: https://worth.com/worthy-100-2023/

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Carbon Markets Report Articles

Carbon Markets Report

New report shows carbon pricing and trading is a win-win opportunity for Africa and Europe to accelerate climate action     4 December, Dubai – In the framework of COP28 (the UN Climate Change Conference), the Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF) and the Climate Action Platform for Africa (CAP-A) released a joint report, Realising the full potential…
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December 17, 2023
Where to find CAP-A at COP28 News

Where to find CAP-A at COP28

COP28, took place between 30 November and 12 December 2023 in Dubai, UAE, with the aim to “build consensus amongst parties to drive climate action.” It provided a prime opportunity to rethink, reboot, and refocus the climate agenda as we confront the reality that only seven years remain to meet the goal of halving emissions…
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December 3, 2023
Africa’s Competitive Advantage for Renewable Energy Insights

Africa’s Competitive Advantage for Renewable Energy

Supporting Continuous Industrial Operations for Nearly Three Times Cheaper Than Locations in Europe. Unlike many other parts of the industrialised world, solar energy in Africa is able to power continuous industry operations – all year round. Contrary to what some may believe, the current technology around battery energy storage already brings this into view –…
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December 3, 2023
CAP-A informs the Villars Framework for a Sustainable Trade System, endorsing Global Trade as Part of the Climate Solution News

CAP-A informs the Villars Framework for a Sustainable Trade System, endorsing Global Trade as Part of the Climate Solution

The Villars Framework for a Sustainable Trade System has emerged as a visionary proposal through the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Remaking Global Trade for a Sustainable Future Project. It is a comprehensive set of reforms crafted to reinvigorate the global trade system, integrating sustainability, a people-centric approach, effectiveness, inclusivity, transparency, and digital transformation. At the…
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September 29, 2023
CAP-A announces H.E. Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN as the new Chair of the Board of Directors News

CAP-A announces H.E. Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN as the new Chair of the Board of Directors

For immediate release, September 26th, 2023 — The Climate Action Platform for Africa (CAP-A) warmly welcomes H.E. Prof Yemi Osinbajo SAN to the Board of Directors as Chair, with immediate effect. Prof. Osinbajo is the immediate past Vice President of Nigeria having served two four year terms from 2015. “We are deeply honored to have…
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September 26, 2023
African Leaders Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change, at the Africa Climate Summit News

African Leaders Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change, at the Africa Climate Summit

To read the full text including preamble, click here Now hereby identify the following to be critical agendas for urgent collective action at the continental and global level: 19. We call upon the global community to act with urgency in reducing emissions, fulfilling its obligations, honouring past promises, and supporting the continent in addressing climate…
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September 6, 2023