CEDARE Hosts Two-Day Knowledge Session on Carbon Markets
“Voluntary Carbon Markets: Fundamentals and How the Market Works”
As an international hub facilitating knowledge exchange, CEDARE hosted over two days (June 16-17) two scientific sessions on Voluntary Carbon Markets, bringing together environmental practitioners and private sector representatives. The sessions covered:
Fundamentals of VCMs: Key principles, carbon credit mechanisms, and their role in climate action.
Global and Regional Insights: How VCMs function worldwide, with a focus on opportunities for the MENA region.
Emerging Trends: Latest standards, innovations, and actors shaping the market.
Road Ahead: Challenges and actionable steps for stakeholders to engage effectively.
Implementation frameworks under Paris Agreement
• Article 6.2 bilateral cooperation mechanisms
• Article 6.4 supervisory body updates
•Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
• Compliance market opportunities for MENA
A special thank you to our speakers Dr. Ahmed Rushdy for his valuable contributions! Connect with us to stay updated on future initiatives.



