A joint initiative at the intersection of finance, climate and markets
The initiative combines the complementary strengths of two leading Moroccan institutions with a shared ambition: positioning Morocco as a trusted gateway connecting African climate opportunities with global markets and capital.
Africa Carbon Hub operates at the intersection of finance, climate and market infrastructure, supporting the structuring, financing and commercialization of high-integrity carbon and environmental assets.
Casablanca Finance City
Casablanca Finance City (CFC) is Africa's leading international financial center and a recognized gateway for investment and business activities across the continent.
Since its creation in 2010, CFC has built a dynamic ecosystem bringing together financial institutions, multinational companies, professional services firms and regional headquarters operating across Africa.
CFC provides an internationally connected platform combining:
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Strong African connectivity
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Access to international investors and capital
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A competitive business environment
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Integration with major global sustainable finance networks
Through its work on sustainable finance and carbon markets, CFC has actively contributed to positioning Morocco as an emerging African hub for climate finance and carbon market activities.
Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion
Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG) is a leading Moroccan public financial institution with extensive experience in long-term investment, infrastructure financing and strategic development initiatives.
CDG plays a central role in supporting national development priorities and has developed strong expertise in:
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Investment structuring
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Infrastructure and energy transition projects
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Public-private partnerships
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Complex financial vehicles
Its long-standing involvement in sustainable infrastructure and climate-related investments provides Africa Carbon Hub with strong institutional and operational foundations.
Building a credible, connected and scalable African carbon market ecosystem.
Casablanca Finance City and Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion aim to contribute to the emergence of a credible, connected and scalable African carbon market ecosystem.
Africa Carbon Hub was designed as a platform capable of:
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Supporting the operationalization of carbon market mechanisms
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Facilitating climate finance mobilization
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Connecting African projects to international demand
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Contributing to the development of trusted market infrastructure and expertise across the continent
Four strategic pillars
Africa Carbon Hub believes that carbon markets can become a powerful lever for climate finance mobilization, economic transformation and sustainable development across Africa — provided they are built on strong foundations of integrity, transparency and long-term value creation.
Our approach is centered around four strategic pillars.
Catalyze
Africa Carbon Hub seeks to support the emergence of efficient and credible carbon market ecosystems by helping address early-stage market gaps and coordination challenges.
Rather than acting as a dominant market participant, the initiative aims to play a catalytic role by supporting market readiness, project aggregation, ecosystem coordination and transaction facilitation.
Connect
Carbon markets require collaboration between project developers, investors, buyers, governments, financial institutions, registries, verifiers and technology providers.
Africa Carbon Hub contributes to building these connections by leveraging the regional and international ecosystems of Casablanca Finance City and CDG.
Build Integrity
The long-term credibility of carbon markets depends on robust governance, transparency and alignment with international standards.
Africa Carbon Hub promotes high-integrity approaches to carbon market development, including best practices related to:
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MRV
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Governance
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Transparency
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Environmental integrity
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Transaction traceability
Scale African Climate Assets
Africa possesses significant climate mitigation potential across sectors including renewable energy, agriculture, forestry, transport and industry.
Africa Carbon Hub aims to contribute to scaling African climate assets by facilitating access to financing, structuring capabilities and international markets.
A growing ecosystem of institutional, financial and technical partners
Africa Carbon Hub operates within a growing ecosystem of institutional, financial and technical partners involved in climate finance and carbon market development across Africa. The initiative aims to foster collaboration between public and private stakeholders in order to accelerate the development of credible and scalable carbon market opportunities.
Institutional Ecosystem
Africa Carbon Hub benefits from the institutional ecosystems and networks of Casablanca Finance City and Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion, including relationships with:
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Public institutions (MTEDD, MEF…)
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Development finance institutions (Green Climate Fund…)
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Financial actors
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International organizations
Carbon Market Ecosystem
Africa Carbon Hub engages with stakeholders across the carbon market value chain, including:
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Project developers
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Carbon buyers
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Registries
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Verification bodies
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MRV providers
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Financial institutions
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Technology platforms
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Advisory firms
Strategic Partnerships
Africa Carbon Hub contributes to broader ecosystem-building efforts through collaborations and partnerships with organizations active in sustainable finance and carbon markets. These partnerships aim to support:
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Knowledge sharing
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Market development
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Capacity building
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International cooperation