Angola Carbon Market

Unlocking the latent potential of Southern Africa's sleeping giant through regulatory infrastructure and transparency.

Forestry (REDD+) Blue Carbon Sovereign Registry

Executive Overview

Angola possesses world-class natural capital, including ~46 million hectares of natural forest and a vast coastline suitable for high-value "Blue Carbon" projects. However, the market is historically underdeveloped. With only one registered CDM project in its history (Gove Hydro), the nation represents a massive "greenfield" opportunity. The missing link to attracting major project developers is a credible, transparent National Carbon Registry.

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46M
Hectares of Natural Forest

~37% of Total Land Area

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4.2M
Hectares Tree Cover Loss

Lost between 2001 - 2024

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1
Historic CDM Project

Severe Market Underutilization

Natural Capital Composition

Angola's land use is dominated by forests, yet this asset is yielding almost no carbon revenue. This visual highlights the sheer scale of the resource available for REDD+ and conservation projects.

The Cost of Inaction

Tree cover loss accelerates CO2 emissions. Without a market mechanism to value standing forests, deforestation continues unchecked. The Registry incentivizes preservation.

The Solution: The Registry Flywheel

Why does Angola need us? Large developers avoid markets without legal clarity. Our Registry creates the "Trust Architecture" needed to unlock capital.

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National Registry Implemented
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Legal Certainty & Transparency
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Intl. Developers Invest Capital

Result: Activation of Blue Carbon & REDD+ Projects

Blue Carbon Potential vs. Current State

Angola has significant coastline suitable for Mangroves (Blue Carbon), which trade at a premium compared to terrestrial carbon. Currently, this sector is untapped.

Key Stakeholders

To operationalize the registry, engagement with the following entities is critical.

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MINAMB

Ministry of Environment

Primary regulatory body for NDC implementation and carbon markets.

Project Developers

Future Partners

Target entities specializing in Mangrove restoration and avoidance.