April 15, 2026 - Big3Africa.org

Southern Africa Countries Unite on Carbon Markets in Major Push

Correspondent April 15, 2026

Eight Southern African nations have formed a regional alliance to strengthen carbon market coordination, boost climate finance access, and align strategies under the Paris Agreement. The move aims to improve credibility, attract investment, and unlock greater value from Africa’s carbon assets.

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Ethiopia Launches Carbon Credit Framework to Tap Global Climate Markets

Peter Ngare April 15, 2026

Ethiopia has taken a major step into global carbon markets by introducing a directive that defines ownership, trading rights, and regulation of carbon credits. The framework is expected to unlock climate finance, attract private investment, and strengthen the country’s role in international carbon trading under the Paris Agreement.