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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
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Concept notes CBAM event- COP28

COP 28 is THE global event when we talk about climate action, but does that mean it’s an even playing field in terms of opportunities for nations? Our guest today, Carlijn Nouwen, Co-Founder of CAP-A covers an important question: how do we empower Africa?
capa
April 5, 2024
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In memory of our dear colleague Patricia Wambui Githinji

It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the sudden loss of our dear colleague Patricia Wambui Githinji after a short illness. Her unexpected departure has left a void in our hearts. Patricia was not just a colleague but a cherished member of our professional family. She brought her unique talents,…
capa
February 6, 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

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
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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
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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…
capa
September 6, 2023
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