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𝗔 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Earlier today, President William Ruto officially inaugurated the Garissa High School Steam Cooking carbon asset Infrastructure, a transformative initiative championed by NACONEK in collaboration with Verst Carbon, The Rockefeller Foundation, and other key partners. This marks a significant step toward ensuring that Kenya’s school feeding programs are not only 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 and efficient but also 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁-𝗻𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 through carbon finance. For decades, traditional biomass cooking has placed a financial, health, and environmental burden on schools. With the adoption of steam cooking technology, fuel consumption is reduced by up to 80%, improving air quality for kitchen staff, cutting costs, and reducing deforestation. The commitment from the highest levels of government is clear. The President reaffirmed the government’s commitment to scaling this clean cooking: "𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺, 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘋𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵, 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘊𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘵 𝘴𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭." This endorsement underscores the potential of clean cooking to redefine school feeding programs across the country—leveraging carbon finance as a scalable, cost-effective solution. As our CEO Nyangena Brian reitarated during the launch, 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁-𝗻𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Garissa High School is just the beginning—we are ready to scale. A huge vote of thanks to #NACONEK , The Rockefeller Foundation, and all stakeholders who are making this vision a reality. With strong public-private collaboration, Kenya is setting the pace for climate-smart school feeding programs that benefit students, communities, and the environment alike. William Asiko Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng'eno, PhD, MIEK, CBS Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Faith Energy Saving Engineering Works Ltd MECS programme GIZ Kenya World Food Programme Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)Wyclife Ng'ong'a Yvonne Nyokabi Gachugi - Nzomo Betty Kibaara Kagwiria Koome #CleanCooking #CarbonFinance #SustainableSchools #Kenya #EducationForAll #NetZero #ClimateAction

Verst Carbon is excited to deliver an expert-led carbon market training, equipping organizations and individuals with the knowledge and tools to develop and certify high-quality climate projects.     This exclusive training series focuses on developing climate projects under the Gold Standard for the Global Goals certification standard. The materials in this series have been produced as part of a collaboration with Gold Standard aimed at enhancing access to carbon markets and ensuring that projects meet the highest standards of creditability, impact and transparency.    Join us for 𝟓 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭-𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 designed to break down complex carbon market concepts into actionable insights:   1️⃣ March 28 – 🌍 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝟏: Explore the fundamentals of carbon credits, market mechanisms, and their impact on global climate action.  2️⃣ April 4 – ✅ 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: A step-by-step guide to developing, validating, and certifying high-integrity carbon projects.  3️⃣ April 11 – ⚡ 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 & 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬: Understand how renewable energy projects generate carbon credits and create sustainable revenue streams.  4️⃣ April 18 – 🌳 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Learn how forest-based carbon projects contribute to climate resilience and carbon sequestration.  5️⃣ April 25 – 🔥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 & 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲: Discover how clean cooking solutions reduce emissions, improve livelihoods, and unlock carbon financing.    This training is tailored for:  i. Carbon project developers & sustainability professionals.  ii. Companies looking to offset their carbon footprint.  iii. NGOs & social enterprises exploring carbon finance.  iv. Policy makers & researchers shaping climate strategies.  v. Anyone eager to learn about credible carbon market solutions!    𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 to secure your slot 🔗 : https://lnkd.in/gciQ-J_4 For any inquiries on the training or carbon project development, reach out to us on email at cwaweru@verst.earth .   #goldstandard #carbonmarkets #carbonfinance #VerstCarbonAcademy #carbonmarketstraining Charles Waweru Violet Nkirote Zecharia N. Mwangi Ziana Chelimo

The The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) recently approved three clean cookstove methodologies and one household biodigester methodology, marking a significant milestone for the voluntary carbon market (VCM). This move underscores the importance of high-integrity carbon credits and their broader implications for communities, the environment, and climate action. Clean cooking solutions are transformative, addressing health, environmental, and economic challenges for over 2.4 billion people relying on inefficient cooking methods. The ICVCM’s approval of methodologies aligned with their Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) ensures carbon credits are credible and impactful. Key conditions include using the MoFuSS model for calculating non-renewable biomass (fNRB) and rigorous monitoring through Kitchen Performance Tests (KPT) or Controlled Cooking Tests (CCT). These measures address overcrediting concerns, with fNRB rates typically lowered to less than 0.5, setting a new standard for market integrity. While this is a commendable step, it highlights the need for continued vigilance. The ICVCM’s rejection of older, less rigorous methodologies signals a shift toward quality over quantity, crucial for rebuilding trust. Clean cooking projects also unlock climate finance for sustainable development, delivering co-benefits like improved health, reduced deforestation, and community empowerment, particularly for women. However, equitable benefit distribution and community involvement remain essential. The scale of the clean cooking challenge demands innovation. While reliance on MoFuSS and CDM defaults (until 2025) is a start, localized tools and technologies like digital Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (dMRV) are critical for scalability and transparency. Pioneers like Verst Carbon are leading this charge in Africa, leveraging dMRV to enhance accuracy and efficiency in carbon accounting. The ICVCM’s approvals are a significant step forward, addressing overcrediting and unlocking carbon finance for sustainable development. However, this is just the beginning. We must remain committed to raising the bar for quality, equity, and innovation in the carbon market. Pioneers like Verst Carbon are showing the way, proving that technology can ensure carbon credits are credible, scalable, and impactful. #CarbonMarkets #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #CleanCooking #ICVCM #CarbonCredits #ClimateFinance #VerstCarbon #dMRV

I've just recently stumbled upon this article—thanks to Alex Theran for bringing it to my feed—and I’m compelled to speak. I got into entrepreneurship because I believed in the power of local ingenuity. I was among the many Kenyan founders who had to rely on personal savings to get off the ground. My journey is a testament to what happens when you combine resilience, creativity, and a commitment to leveraging every tool available—be it skills, networks, or the incredible efficiencies brought by AI. As a trained mathematician, I’ve learned that the law of large numbers favors persistence. With today's reduced cost of testing ideas, we can afford to fail fast, learn quickly, and pivot smarter. We must challenge the outdated models that have long sidelined local talent. It is only by testing our limits that we discover how limitless we truly are. Let’s break the stereotype on traditional markers of competence. Raw talent, passion, and vision are what drive innovation and change. I've taken the first step by betting on myself and building something with Verst Carbon —together with my good friend and partner, Evans Kayo of Bayes Consulting —and we're living the mission every day with all its glory and challenges. I hope more founders join us in redefining this paradigm. To echo Duke Mtambo advice: "Your talent, grit, and vision are undeniable. Wewe ni simba wa mbuga hii (you’re the lion of this savanna). It’s time to roar louder. Investors who ignore your potential will one day realize what they missed, and when that day comes, you’ll be unstoppable."

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🌍⚡ WEBINAR ALERT: 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝟔 & 𝐄-𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 ⚡🚗 🌍 We’re thrilled to announce that Charles Waweru, our Director of Carbon Project Development, will be speaking at this pertinent webinar exploring how carbon finance can accelerate electric mobility across the continent. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬! ✅ Unlock Climate Finance – Learn how carbon credits can help fund Africa’s transition to electric mobility. ✅ Expert Insights – Hear from industry leaders, including our very own Charles Waweru, on how Article 6 is shaping sustainable transport. ✅ Practical Solutions – Discover how businesses & policymakers can leverage carbon markets for eMobility success. 📅 Date: February 27, 2024 ⏰ Time: 11 AM (EAT) 📍 Location: Online 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dKq8V9hE Zeroca Africa E-Mobility Week KliK Foundation jurg grutter Erin Danford Justin Coetzee! #africaemobilityweek #carbonmarkets #carbonfinance #SustainableTransport #GreenFuture #eMobilityWebinar #AEW2025 #Road2AEW2025 #Zeroca #VerstCarbon

Want to learn more about 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄-𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲? Join the #webinar to gain #insights into how the Paris Agreement’s #Article6 mechanisms, in particular Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs), can serve as innovative financing tools for e-mobility projects in #Africa. Michael Kofi Abrokwaa, KliK Foundation’s General Manager #Ghana, will share some insights into our activities and lessons learned. #carbonfinance #carbonmarket #ITMOs #emissionreduction #energytransition #parisagreement Africa E-Mobility Week Zeroca Verst Carbon

Africa is on the brink of a clean transport revolution, and carbon credits could be the key to accelerating this transition! As part of Africa E-Mobility Week 2025, we’re kicking off with a high-impact webinar: 🚀 Exploring Carbon Credits & Clean Transport for Africa 🚀 📅 Date: 27th February 2025 📍 Location: Online 🕒 Time: 11AM This insightful session brings together leading experts in carbon finance, e-mobility, and policy to explore how Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) can unlock funding for clean mobility solutions across Africa. Secure your spot today, here is the link to register https://lnkd.in/dKq8V9hE #ElectricAfrica #AEW2025 #Road2AEW2025 #Zeroca #VerstCarbon

🌱💡Next up on our Climate Tech Ecosystem Tour of Nairobi in partnership with Nairobi Climate Network - Verst Carbon! Verst are unlocking climate finance and generating green jobs through four core pillars: Carbon Project Development, Carbon Markets Advisory Services, Carbon Markets Capacity Building, and Innovation and Technology. #ATSNBO #AfricaClimateTech

Yesterday, the Verst Carbon team had the opportunity to showcase how technology is transforming climate action across Africa during the Africa Tech Summit Climate Tech Ecosystem Tour. 🔹 Michael Thuita showcased the Verst Carbon Project Development Support Platform, designed to simplify and scale carbon project development. By providing end-to-end guidance, this toolkit makes it easier for project developers to navigate the complexities of climate finance and project certification. 🔹 Antony Sure explored how we are leveraging AI for climate policy assessment and GIS/satellite imagery for carbon opportunity identification. These tools help governments, investors, and businesses make data-driven decisions—ensuring climate interventions are both effective and scalable. 🔹 Jaffer Hassan walked attendees through our digital Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (#dMRV) platform, which is revolutionizing how clean cooking projects are tracked. By providing transparency and automating data collection, our dMRV platform ensures measurable and verifiable climate impact for e-cooking initiatives such as Nyalore Impact Limited. The discussions throughout the event reinforced the critical role of technology in addressing climate challenges. As we continue to scale our solutions, collaboration remains key. Looking forward to driving these innovations forward and working with partners to maximize impact across the continent! A big thank you to the Nairobi Climate Network and the Africa Tech Summit for bringing together such a dynamic group of innovators, policymakers, and investors committed to advancing climate solutions. These conversations are critical in shaping Africa’s climate-tech ecosystem. Wish to engage on any of these solutions or secure a demo? Reach out to us at climateaction@verst.earth 🌍💡 #AfricaClimateTech #ClimateInnovation #SustainableDevelopment #ATSNBO #africatechsummit AppsAfrica Africa Climate Tech & Investment Summit