Kenya launches national carbon registry to attract climate investment and prevent double counting

Kenya has taken a major step toward capturing a larger share of the global carbon market by launching its first national carbon registry, a centralized digital platform designed to track carbon credit projects and enhance transparency in climate financing. The system aims to prevent the double counting of emissions reductions while ensuring that local communities benefit from carbon trading activities.

The registry comes at a crucial time as demand for credible carbon offsets continues to grow under the Paris Climate Agreement. By providing verified tracking of emissions reductions, Kenya hopes to attract international climate financing and boost investor confidence in African carbon projects. The platform, developed with support from international partners including Germany, will align carbon initiatives with Kenya’s national climate targets.

Africa possesses some of the world’s most significant carbon sinks through its vast forests and ecosystems, yet the continent receives only a small fraction of global carbon market investment. Kenya’s new registry represents an effort to change this dynamic by offering the transparency and credibility that international investors demand. The system will ensure that emissions reductions are properly verified and that benefits flow to the communities managing these critical ecosystems.

This initiative positions Kenya as a leader in carbon market development across Africa, potentially serving as a model for other nations seeking to monetize their natural carbon storage capacity while contributing to global climate goals.