NbS Carbon Project Development in Eastern Africa

Are you interested in developing high-integrity nature-based carbon projects in Eastern Africa? Join this upcoming training designed to equip early-stage project developers with the skills and knowledge needed to design, certify, and finance NbS carbon projects in Eastern Africa, and engage effectively with international carbon markets. Interested? Apply here.

About the training

This two-day training will focus on:

  • Project types and methodologies relevant to the region (e.g., grassland regeneration, agroforestry)

  • Certification of NbS carbon projects

  • Commercialization of carbon credits

  • Navigating regulatory frameworks

Logistical details

  • Dates: September 1–2, 2025

  • Location & format: In-person in Addis Ababa and virtual (hybrid)

  • Cost: Free of charge (includes lunch for in-person participants)

  • Capacity: A maximum of 50 participants will be selected (up to 30 participants will attend in-person and up to 20 will attend virtually). If interest exceeds available spots, a selection process will apply.

  • Financial support: Accommodation support available for 20 in-person participants. The application form collects relevant information related to this support.

Who should apply?

We welcome applicants who are in the early stages of developing, or are exploring the development of, NbS carbon projects in Eastern Africa Alliance (EAA) member countries (Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Sudan). This training is not intended for experienced project developers.

For example, participants might include:

  • New or prospective project developers

  • Organizations or individuals interested in NbS project development

  • Potential investors in nature-based carbon initiatives

Important information

  • Application Deadline: July 28, 2025, at 23:59 EAT

  • Selection Notification: Applicants will be informed of the status of their applications by August 8, 2025

For any questions or clarification, please contact Melaina Dyck (m.dyck@climatefocus.com) and Andrew Ocama (a.ocama@easternafricanalliance.org).

Application form

The application form is available here.

Organizers

This training is developed and implemented by Climate Focus and the Eastern Africa Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance (EAA), with support from the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) and GIZ.