Biennial IBA African Regional Forum Conference - The leading-edge lawyer: Integrating technology, deciphering trends, and embracing ESG-driven transformative learning
18 Sep - 19 Sep 2025
Session information
Breakout session 5 - Workshop: Africa’s carbon strategy lab
Friday 19 September (1430 - 1600)
Description
This interactive workshop invites participants to co-design legal approaches to:
- Develop credible voluntary carbon market frameworks
- Apply Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
- Address concerns around market fairness, integrity and greenwashing
- Recommend regulatory improvements suited to African needs
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Caliis Badoo | Securities and Exchange Commission, Accra, Ghana; LPD Council Member, LPD Council |
Speakers
| Andrea Ajibade | University of Lagos, London, England |
| Kent Davis | Webber Wentzel, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Andrew Gilder | Climate Legal, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Dr Godfred Sowah Khartey | Center for Environmental Sustainability CESMMA, Accra, Ghana |