AFRICA’S CARBON MOMENT IS NOWThe European Union’s (EU) July decision to consider reintroducing international carbon credits to meet its 2040 climate targets marks a major shift and a huge opportunity for Africa. Whilst the initial focus is domestic, this creates scope for future cross-border offsets, potentially opening the door for African projects to support UK compliance. Investors are sitting on significant capital, waiting to deploy it into African projects, but only if they can trust the regulatory framework. BUILDING BUYER CONFIDENCEFor European and UK buyers who increasingly rely on international credits, confidence comes down to proof, not promises. The EU’s July announcement, as well as CORSIA’s Phase 1 compliance deadline approaching at the end of 2027, creates urgency as other regions position themselves to capture international carbon finance.