Africa’s Carbon Wealth in Focus as VUKA Group Launches Carbon Markets Africa Summit 2025
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – June 19, 2025 – The award-winning VUKA Group has officially launched the Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) – a bold, high-level continental event set to take place from October 21–23, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
With the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Carbon Wealth Through Integrity, Action and Investment,” the summit aims to fast-track Africa’s entry into global carbon markets and drive impactful, inclusive climate action.
Organised as Africa’s flagship platform for carbon finance, CMAS will convene policymakers, investors, standards bodies, project developers, and corporate leaders to close knowledge gaps, build confidence, and catalyse real deals that will transform Africa’s climate finance landscape.
“There’s money to be made and good to be done – but only if stakeholders upskill and understand the process,” said Olivia Tuchten, Principal Climate Change Advisor at Promethium Carbon.
Strategic Timing for Africa’s Climate Ambition
CMAS arrives at a pivotal time, ahead of key global milestones including the G20 Leaders’ Summit and COP30.
With carbon pricing, Article 6 implementation, and climate finance dominating global agendas, Africa must present a united, technically prepared front. CMAS will serve as the rallying point for African voices to shape global carbon market architecture and ensure African interests are well represented.
“We are in the right place and at the right time to ensure Africa benefits from carbon markets,” noted Prof. Anthony Nyong, Director of Climate Change and Green Growth at the African Development Bank (AfDB).
What Sets CMAS Apart
Pan-African with Global Reach: A platform that prioritizes African leadership while engaging international buyers and standards bodies.
Ministerial Roundtable (Oct 21): A closed-door session to align policies among African climate, environment, and finance ministers ahead of COP30 and the G20.
Investor Roundtables & Project Showcases: Designed to move beyond dialogue into action, facilitating live deal-making and partnership building.
Integrity and Compliance: Deep dives into Article 6, voluntary and compliance markets, with guidance on verification, regional frameworks, and global best practices.
Visibility for African Projects: Dedicated sessions to highlight bankable African carbon projects with measurable climate and community benefits.
High-Profile Advisory Board
To ensure that CMAS reflects the diverse and practical needs of African stakeholders, an influential advisory board has been assembled, featuring leaders from the AfDB, UNDP, VCMI, Standard Bank, Verra, FSD Africa, and more—including government officials and private sector trailblazers across the continent.
Pathway to African Ownership
AfDB’s African Carbon Support Facility, with an anticipated $100 million capitalisation, aims to turn ideas into viable projects by supporting early-stage development and validation costs.
“We want to increase the number of African-owned, African-led projects that create local value and drive real climate impact,” said Dr. Olufunso Somorin, Regional Principal Officer at AfDB.
Lawrence Cole-Morgan of Standard Bank added: “Carbon markets give Africa the tools to monetize its natural assets, fund development, and contribute meaningfully to global climate goals.”
CMAS 2025 is more than a summit — it’s a movement toward African carbon market leadership, rooted in integrity, innovation, and inclusive growth. Stakeholders interested in attending, sponsoring, or showcasing projects can contact:
