ASCENT Webinar Series Strengthens Readiness for Carbon Market Opportunities

17 September, 2026

The inaugural ASCENT Carbon Webinar Series on Carbon Market Infrastructure (CMI) successfully brought together 76 participants from ASCENT countries, including government representatives, Designated National Authorities (DNAs), project implementation units, development partners, and carbon market practitioners.

Jointly organized by COMESA and the World Bank, on 17th September 18, 2026, the webinar explored how strong carbon market infrastructure can help countries generate, track, verify, and trade carbon credits with transparency and integrity while unlocking climate finance opportunities.

Key discussions focused on:

MRV (Monitoring, Reporting and Verification) systems

Carbon registries and transaction tracking

Article 6 authorization procedures

Emerging technologies such as AI, remote sensing, smart metering, and blockchain

The role of carbon markets in supporting energy access and clean cooking initiatives

As countries across Africa seek innovative financing solutions for climate action, strengthening carbon market systems is an important step toward attracting investment and driving sustainable development.

Upcoming ASCENT Carbon Webinar Sessions: • 1 October 2026