The Seventh Africa Carbon Forum (ACF) will focus on finance, development and investment opportunities related to climate change and of interest to project developers and policymakers. Participants will learn about international carbon market trends, opportunities under the Green Climate Fund (GCF), efforts to increase demand for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) credits and results-based financing opportunities. The Government of Morocco will host a high-level ministerial segment, during which African countries will have the opportunity to discuss expectations and planned contributions to the anticipated 2015 climate change agreement. ACF is jointly organized by the UNFCCC Secretariat, UN Environment Programme (UNEP), UNEP-DTU Partnership, World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB) and International Emissions Trading Association (IETA).  

dates: 13-15 April 2015  
location: Marrakesh, Marrakech, Morocco  
contact: Fatima-Zahra Taibi, UNFCCC  
phone: (49-228) 815-1000  
fax: (49-228) 815-1999  
e-mail: ftaibi@unfccc.int  
www: http://www.africacarbonforum.com/2015/english/index.htm