The Carbon Markets Africa Summit 2026 ended in Kigali on 15 October with new financing initiatives and calls for stronger project preparation, reliable carbon accounting and equitable community benefits. The discussions focused on how African countries can attract investment into climate action and conservation while ensuring projects deliver credible environmental outcomes. Held from 13 to 15 October at the Kigali Convention Centre, the summit brought together policymakers, project developers, carbon-credit buyers, financial institutions and technical experts. Participants examined obstacles preventing carbon projects from advancing from development to commercial transactions, covering...