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Carbon market analysis for Cameroon and the Congo Basin.

The Congo Basin: The Planet's Second Green Lung

With 3.7 million km² of tropical forests, the Congo Basin is the world's second largest tropical forest — and a carbon reservoir of global significance.

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Carbon Markets in Cameroon: A Practical Guide

How to develop, certify, and monetize a carbon project in Cameroon — the complete guide to the regulatory framework, applicable standards, and authorization process.

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REDD+ in Central Africa: Opportunities and Challenges

Central Africa hosts ideal conditions for REDD+ projects. Here's why the region is attracting global investors — and what obstacles remain to overcome.

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Article 6 in Central Africa: Cameroon's Position and What It Means for Buyers

Cameroon sits at the heart of Africa's largest forest — and its Article 6 framework is taking shape. Here's how it compares to Kenya and Uganda.

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DRC Establishes the Lumière Carbon Registry — What Project Developers Need to Know

The Democratic Republic of Congo has formally created the Lumière National Carbon Registry and a Carbon Market Regulatory Authority. A legal turning point — but a local NGO is raising red flags about implementation risks.

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REDD+ from Congo Basin to East Africa: A Regional Forest Credit Market

Cameroon's Congo Basin forests, Kenya's savanna corridors and Uganda's mountain ecosystems form a natural regional carbon market. Here's how they connect.

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Cameroon–Switzerland Article 6.2: The Country's First Bilateral Carbon Agreement Moves Toward Implementation

Cameroon has signed an Article 6.2 agreement with Switzerland enabling the bilateral transfer of carbon credits — the first of its kind for Cameroon, and a significant signal for project developers operating in the country's Congo Basin forests.

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