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About the Alliance

A coordinated regional position on Article 6 and climate finance.

The Southern Africa Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance brings together eight founding member states to advance Article 6 readiness, climate finance access, and market integrity across the region.

Governance

How the Alliance is organised.

Steering Committee

National Focal Points from each member state.

Secretariat

Technical coordination hosted in the region.

Work programme

Three-year programme aligned with Article 6 implementation.

Timeline

From Bonn to Victoria Falls.

2017
The West African Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance is established in Bonn.
2019
The Eastern Africa Alliance is established — extending the model to East Africa.
2024
Article 6 Connect global programme commissioned by BMZ and implemented by GIZ.
2025
Preparatory consultations with the eight founding member states of Southern Africa.
25–26 March 2026 · Victoria Falls
The Southern Africa Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance is formally launched.
2026–2028
Operationalisation: Secretariat establishment, work programme delivery, and first peer-to-peer exchanges.

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