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