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Africa Roundup: Zimbabwe’s turbulence highlights political risks in continent’s race for international carbon markets

Published 14:47 on May 27, 2026 / Last updated at 17:03 on May 27, 2026 / , and / EMEA (Africa), International (Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Zimbabwe's dispute over the eligibility of its carbon credits for aviation offsetting scheme CORSIA highlights the persistent political uncertainties around Sub-Saharan Africa's race to enter international carbon markets – while scientific studies warn that carbon investments could be key to saving the continent's vital forest sinks.
Zimbabwe's dispute over the eligibility of its carbon credits for aviation offsetting scheme CORSIA highlights the persistent political uncertainties around Sub-Saharan Africa's race to enter international carbon markets – while scientific studies warn that carbon investments could be key to saving the continent's vital forest sinks.


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