Nairobi Climate Network

🎉 New Chapter Launch: Tanzania Climate Network 🌍 On 16 July, 2024, The Climate Network launched the Tanzania Climate Network, our second chapter, at the British High Commissioner's residence in Dar-es-Salaam. The event brought together 40 members of the Tanzania Climate Network for an evening of connection and networking. 🤝 Our mission at The Climate Network is to create local communities of climate professionals driving climate action in Africa. The launch of the Tanzania Climate Network serves as an important milestone in our vision of building an ecosystem of collaborative actors that can solve the climate crisis faster and more effectively. Building on the success of the Nairobi Climate Network, The Tanzania Climate Network is led by and consists of climate professionals who work and reside in Tanzania. It will provide a platform for its members to share knowledge, exchange resources, and participate in in-person events. At the launch, the chapter co-founders Rehema Mbalamwezi, Syakaa William, Tajiel Urioh, and Annika Richter, shared the network’s plans to build connections and partnerships across climate sectors, industries, and professions in Tanzania. NCN is delighted to be supporting them in their mission and efforts. Join us in welcoming the Tanzania chapter to The Climate Network community. A special thanks to Sally Hedley, the incoming Deputy High Commissioner to Tanzania, and the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for hosting us. 🙏 Read more about the Tanzania Climate Network plans in this blog: https://lnkd.in/dFtS3K4s If you work in the climate sector and are based in Tanzania, you can apply to join the Network here: https://lnkd.in/dG7sM5KC #ClimateAction #TanzaniaClimateNetwork #TheClimateNetwork #Networking #Collaboration

📢 New update: NCN's Manifesto. We recently updated our Manifesto to better reflect the network's offerings, mission, and the benefits of the community. We aim to empower our community of climate professionals by providing opportunities and platforms to: 👥 CONNECT with a climate community: build local relationships in the climate space and share in-person experiences to build understanding and partnership 🤝 COLLABORATE with peers and partners: share their views, achievements, and opportunities on a members platform to collaborate with both local and cross-network stakeholders 🗣️ CONTRIBUTE to the climate ecosystem: join expert groups and create shared outputs on topical issues that help to inform policy-making, share network insights, and showcase climate action Access and download the full manifesto here:https://lnkd.in/gQ-_7T7x Join us and be part of a community championing climate action in Kenya and globally. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/diKXJgBH #NCN #NairobiClimateNetwork #NCN’sManifesto

📢 New Climate Opportunities Alert! Looking for new career prospects? Check out the latest job openings and opportunities from our organisation members: 🔥 BURN is hiring for 2 roles: • Commercial Director -Carbon • Carbon Sales Account Manager 🌽 Enviu is hiring a Social Enterprise Builder. 🌳 ETG is hiring a Climate Solutions Manager Kenya. 💰 Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) is hiring an Investment Officer. ♻️ Lamu Environment Foundation is hiring a Waste Management Expert. 🧾 Opportunity to feature your articles and research on “Cities and Local Action for Urban Resilience” in the Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability Journal. Find more info and how to apply on our jobs board here: https://lnkd.in/ddGYJkvT We regularly update it with new climate opportunities. If you’d like to add a post, fill in the form on the website or get in touch!  🚀  #Jobs #Opportunities #Greenjobs #NairobiClimateNetwork #NCN #Climatejobs

🎥 Check out our wrap-up video from NCN’s Carbon Summit! Hear from attendees about their experiences and expectations for CAMAK and Kenya’s carbon market future. 🌍 The summit brought together carbon industry stakeholders to identify enablers, policies, and collective actions to advance Kenya’s carbon markets. From interactive panel discussions on the status of Kenya’s carbon markets, perspectives from large carbon buyers, regulatory updates, to insights on regional engagement and the power of association, the event was packed with valuable exchanges and outcomes that will inform the future of CAMAK. See the summit’s outcomes here: https://lnkd.in/d59yVJWw A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, shared their expertise, and supported this groundbreaking gathering. Special thanks to the event speakers and moderators: Reshma Shah, Lilian Kagume, Faith Temba, Paul Muthaura, Katie Hill, Jake Reynolds, Anne Nyatichi Omambia, Ph.D., Joshua Okumu, Charles Waweru, Mahlon Walo, Christina Nduba, Sarah Malm, Bianca Gichangi, Edwin Maingi, Wangui Kaniaru, Tom Morton, Tarn Breedveld, Bryan A., Olivia Adhiambo Ojwando, Ash Berman, and Simon Kiragu. Your contributions have set the stage for impactful advancements in Kenya's carbon markets. Special thanks to our event sponsors Climate Impact Partners and supporting sponsors Bowmans (Law Firm), Dalberg, and FSD Africa. Your input and expertise helped to ensure this event was a success. We look forward to continued partnerships in bringing together climate professionals to catalyze climate action at scale. #NCNCarbonSummit #ClimateAction #CarbonMarkets #KenyaCarbonMarkets #NCN #ClimateImpactPartners #BowmansLaw #Dalberg #FSDAfrica

Several NCN members will be participating in this year’s Africa Impact Summit from July 17th to 19th at the Emara Ole Sereni: 17th July: 9:20–10:40, Mara Ballroom: Stephen K. Macharia, Principal, FSD Africa Investments will be a panelist on the session "Presenting SDG Financing Use Cases - A Focus on Climate Investment Opportunities." 11:40–12:20, Mara Ballroom: Victor Ndiege, CEO, Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) will speak on "Access to Green Finance: Unlocking Private Sector Investments in Climate Adaptation and Green Entrepreneurship." 12:20–13:00, Mara Ballroom: Remy Olsen, Senior Project Leader, Open Capital will be a panelist in the session "Catalyzing Impact: Harnessing Catalytic Capital for Social Impact in Africa." 14:00–15:00, Almasi: Jay Shah, Manager, British International Investment, will be speaking on the panel “Policy and Regulatory Frameworks: Supporting Investment Policy for Sustainable Development in Africa.” 18th July: 09:00-09:40, Mainstage Plenary: Kevin Munjal, Director of Development Impact, FSD Africa, will be speaking in the panel "Forecasting Green Jobs in Africa - Impact Investing as a Catalyst for Green Jobs in Africa" alongside Paul Breloff, CEO, Shortlist Professionals, and Katie Hill, Expert Partner, Boston Consulting Group (BCG). 9:40–10:20, Mara Ballroom: Victor Ndiege, CEO, Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV), and Charles Nyadero, Enterprise Development Officer, Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) will be panelists on "Climate Adaptation and Resilience: Investing in Green Ventures and Climate Smart Enterprises." 12:00–13:20, Loita: Ryan Mwanzui, Manager of Development Impact FSD Africa will be a panelist on the session "Innovative Impact Fund Structures and Support Case Studies - KIFFWA, FSD Africa, and KCV" alongside Valentine T., Investment Analyst, Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV). 15:20 –16:00, Mara Ballroom: Robert Mbeche, Director, Food Program, WRI Africa, will be on the panel "Building and Financing Resilient Food and Water Systems in Africa." 16:40 –17:40 Mara Ball Room: Karnika Yadav, Partner & Director-Africa, Intellecap Advisory Services: will be a panelist in "Building Impact Economies: The Future of Venture Philanthropy and Impact Investing in Africa." 19th July: 9:20-13:00, BURN Manufacturing Plant: BURN will be hosting summit participants for a tour of their manufacturing plant. If you’re attending the summit, make sure to connect with other NCN members. Reach out directly to them or leave a comment below so they can find you. #AfricaImpactSummit #NCNMembers #NCN #Networking

🌍🚀 Exciting News from CAMAK’s AGM! 🚀🌍 At CAMAK’s inaugural AGM, members voted to approve key elements of the Constitution and selected the new Governing Council of the Association! Vision: For Kenya to lead in developing an effective carbon market ecosystem that delivers value for people, enterprises, and the planet. Mission: To unite carbon market practitioners and stakeholders and provide a collective voice for the sector in Kenya. Core Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Transparency Objectives: 🌟 Engage with the government in developing and implementing effective and enabling climate policies affecting Kenya. 🌟 Promote high standards of professional ethics and integrity in carbon markets development. 🌟 Foster collaboration, sharing of information, and best practices among members. 🌟 Raise awareness and communicate with a wider audience on Kenya’s carbon market activities. Membership is open to registered organisations, both for-profit and nonprofit, with a legal presence in Kenya. Eligible organisations include active carbon project developers, those with a no-objection letter from Kenya’s Designated National Authority, or those actively advising, researching, or contributing to carbon market development. Congratulations to the newly elected leadership of CAMAK: 🔹 Chairperson: Mahlon Walo, AfriNet Carbon 🔹 Vice Chairperson: Bryan A., Eden: People + Planet 🔹 Secretary: Sophie Odupoy, KOKO Networks 🔹 Treasurer: Tarn Breedveld, African Outback Ltd. 🔹 Membership Coordinator: Ruth Wambui Wambugu, Clean Cooking Association of Kenya 🔹 Members Representative: Molly Brown, BURN Manufacturing 🔹 PR Officer: Charles Waweru, Verst Carbon Thank you for your participation and support. Join CAMAK to be part of Kenya’s carbon market journey! 🔗  Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dUeuPZ5i NCN is pleased to have incubated CAMAK and we are looking forward to continued collaboration with the Association. #CarbonMarkets #ClimateAction  #Kenya #CAMAK #Leadership #Collaboration

🎥 Check out our wrap-up video from NCN’s Carbon Summit! Hear from attendees about their experiences and expectations for CAMAK and Kenya’s carbon market future. 🌍 The summit brought together carbon industry stakeholders to identify enablers, policies, and collective actions to advance Kenya’s carbon markets. From interactive panel discussions on the status of Kenya’s carbon markets, perspectives from large carbon buyers, regulatory updates, to insights on regional engagement and the power of association, the event was packed with valuable exchanges and outcomes that will inform the future of CAMAK. See the summit’s outcomes here: https://lnkd.in/d59yVJWw A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, shared their expertise, and supported this groundbreaking gathering. Special thanks to the event speakers and moderators: Reshma Shah, Lilian Kagume, Faith Temba, Paul Muthaura, Katie Hill, Jake Reynolds, Anne Nyatichi Omambia, Ph.D., Joshua Okumu, Charles Waweru, Mahlon Walo, Christina Nduba, Sarah Malm, Bianca Gichangi, Edwin Maingi, Wangui Kaniaru, Tom Morton, Tarn Breedveld, Bryan A., Olivia Adhiambo Ojwando, Ash Berman, and Simon Kiragu. Your contributions have set the stage for impactful advancements in Kenya's carbon markets. Special thanks to our event sponsors Climate Impact Partners and supporting sponsors Bowmans (Law Firm), Dalberg, and FSD Africa. Your input and expertise helped to ensure this event was a success. We look forward to continued partnerships in bringing together climate professionals to catalyze climate action at scale. #NCNCarbonSummit #ClimateAction #CarbonMarkets #KenyaCarbonMarkets #NCN #ClimateImpactPartners #BowmansLaw #Dalberg #FSDAfrica

Now that the dust has settled on NCN’s Carbon Summit, we would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Dalberg for their time and pro bono support during the preparation, delivery, and wrap-up of the event. Dalberg is a global impact advisory firm working to build a more inclusive and sustainable world where all people, everywhere, can reach their fullest potential. They are actively working across a range of climate solutions (https://lnkd.in/d37xT_GZ), including clean cooking, e-mobility, agriculture and forestry, distributed renewable energy, and more. They have been a great supporter of NCN’s work and were among our first sponsors. 🌟 Special thanks to Dalberg’s team members Sunru Yong, Grace Njunge, and Makena M. for their invaluable contributions to the summit. Your support was instrumental in making the summit a success! We look forward to our continued partnership with Dalberg in catalysing climate action in Kenya and beyond. #NCNCarbonSummit #ClimateImpactPartners  #FSDAfrica #BowmansLaw #Dalberg #ClimateAction #CAMAK #CarbonMarkets

🌍 "Kenya ranks as Sub-Saharan Africa's second largest voluntary carbon credit supplier, and is poised to remain a leader in the global supply of both carbon avoidance and removal credits," said Katie Hill, Expert Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), during her insightful presentation on the state of carbon markets in Kenya at the NCN Carbon Summit. "The pace of this growth will hinge on how well these carbon projects can meet market demands, especially concerning quality and transparency, and how policy can enhance stability and investment attractiveness for these projects," Katie added. Notably, buyers interviewed by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) indicated that the quality of MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) is a primary factor influencing carbon pricing. Stay tuned for more updates as we round up the summit's outcomes to be shared in a blog soon! #NCNCarbonSummit #ClimateAction #KenyaCarbonMarkets #BCG #KatieHill #CarbonCredits

🌟 We're excited to highlight three new resources from NCN members Climate Action Platform for Africa (CAP-A), Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and BURN. 1. CAP-A’s Solar and Wind Energy Dashboard 🌞📊 Climate Action Platform for Africa (CAP-A), in collaboration with Dalberg Research, has launched the beta version of their Energy Dashboard - an online interactive platform. Using data from the Global Wind Atlas and Global Solar Atlas, the dashboard provides detailed renewable energy data across Africa, offering insights for stakeholders to facilitate decision-making and planning for green industry. The dashboard offers: i) Annual energy output as opposed to primary data such as windspeed or solar irradiance etc. ii) The energy output is only reflected in areas where it is geophysically possible and economically feasible to install onshore wind and solar PV iii) The data is provided at a 1kmx1km pixel level across the entire continent. 2. More Money, Fewer Problems: Closing Africa’s Climate Finance Gap, a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) 💰🌍 Key insights from the report include: 🔹 $2.4 trillion is required until 2030 to meet Africa’s climate needs, but only 12% of this funding has been met or committed. 🔹 Macroeconomic uncertainty, opportunity cost of capital, and investor risk assessment—resulting in financing costs 5-6% greater than in comparable emerging markets—creates a major impediment to investment flow into green sectors. 🔹 In addition to the foundational work of improving macroeconomic conditions, a range of solutions exist for unlocking financing that can be actioned by investors, DFIs, multilaterals, and philanthropic funders. 🔹 Increasing Portfolio Value Creation (PVC) by equity investors is paramount to accelerating the growth of green sectors. 3. Carbon Credit Finance Can Bring Clean Cooking to Every Home in Africa, an OP-ED by Peter Scott, CEO of BURN. 🔥🏠 “Today, carbon finance alone can generate the capital needed to lead the clean cooking transition. For example, a $1 billion investment can deliver ~30 million stoves, generating enough carbon credit revenue over a 7-year period to repay the principal and subsidize an additional 50 million stoves, meeting Africa’s annual stove needs.” Access these reports and read more insights from our resources board here: https://lnkd.in/eGFXkzvM #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #ClimateFinance #CleanCooking #NCNMembers #NCN