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Harnessing Africa’s Carbon Potential Through High-Integrity Carbon Credits News

Harnessing Africa’s Carbon Potential Through High-Integrity Carbon Credits

As the global carbon market rapidly expands, the demand for high-integrity carbon credits—those that effectively drive both climate action and socio-economic development—has never been more pressing. Africa, with its abundant natural resources and vibrant communities, is uniquely positioned to seize this opportunity. However, to unlock its full potential, we must develop Benefit-Sharing Mechanisms (BSMs) that…
capa
August 29, 2024
Introducing CAP-A’s Groundbreaking Solar and Wind Energy Dashboard News

Introducing CAP-A’s Groundbreaking Solar and Wind Energy Dashboard

In a significant stride towards harnessing Africa's abundant renewable energy resources, CAP-A, in collaboration with Dalberg Research, has launched the beta version of their Energy Dashboard - a new online interactive energy platform. This dashboard provides detailed information on solar and wind energy potential across the continent, offering valuable insights for stakeholders in various sectors…
capa
May 10, 2024
Enhancing collaboration to strengthen Zambia’s carbon market News

Enhancing collaboration to strengthen Zambia’s carbon market

UK FCDO, FSD-Africa, and the Climate Action Platform for Africa (CAP-A) convened workshops with Zambian government officials and carbon market participants (April 2024, in Lusaka). Key discussion points highlighted challenges and opportunities for Zambia's carbon market: Limited Regulatory Scope: Currently, regulations only address REDD+ projects, creating a perception of risk for other carbon initiatives. While…
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April 24, 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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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…
capa
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…
capa
September 29, 2023