AU, ACBF Train African Diplomats to Strengthen Knowledge of Carbon Markets

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The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and the African Union Commission (AUC) have trained more than 80 African ambassadors, senior diplomats and policy experts on carbon markets as the continent seeks to strengthen its position in global climate finance.

The one-day seminar, held at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, supports implementation of the Africa Action Plan on Carbon Markets, adopted by the AU Assembly in 2025 to guide Africa’s participation in international carbon trading.

According to a press statement signed by Fatou Diouf, Head of Communications & Influencing at African Capacity Building Foundation, the training follows decisions adopted under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement at the U.N. climate conference, COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan, which are expected to expand global carbon trading and unlock significant climate finance in the coming decades.

Speaking at the training, the AU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, Moses Vilakati said, “Our collective approach must continue to be guided by our continental frameworks”. He further added that strong governance, transparency, free, prior, and informed consent, and legally enforceable benefit-sharing are essential to ensure that carbon markets deliver tangible benefits to African countries and local communities.

Participants examined African-led carbon projects, compared compliance and voluntary carbon markets, and reviewed international regulatory systems, including the European Union’s Emissions Trading System, to assess lessons applicable across Africa. Discussions also focused on protecting community interests and ensuring carbon revenues support climate adaptation and local development.

“As climate finance becomes increasingly central to Africa’s development agenda, capacity development must remain at the heart of our response,” said Ambassador Laho Bangoura, special adviser to the ACBF executive secretary and head of the foundation’s AU Liaison Office.

Organisers said strengthening the technical capacity of Africa’s diplomatic corps will help the continent negotiate more effectively and present a unified position as demand for high-quality carbon credits grows.

The training was supported by the Government of Azerbaijan through the Azerbaijan International Development Agency (AIDA), reinforcing international cooperation on climate action and sustainable development.

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