Overview

The East African Carbon Company, also known as East African Carbon Credits (EACC), is positioned as a public-private catalyst working in alignment with Uganda’s national climate agenda. Its main aim is to establish a high-integrity, community-driven carbon market that supports both environmental and economic development goals.

Role and Functions

Catalyst and Facilitator: EACC operates more as an enabler of the carbon market ecosystem rather than a traditional project developer or credit buyer.

Government Alignment: The company works closely with Uganda’s climate policy framework, ensuring projects fit within the country’s climate commitments.

Community Orientation: A strong emphasis is placed on being community-driven, ensuring local participation and benefit sharing in carbon projects.

Project Development: EACC indicates involvement in developing projects across areas such as forestry, wetlands, and degraded land restoration, though specific projects are not widely disclosed.

Broader Context

Uganda has an active and growing role in the global carbon credit economy. Multiple actors are involved in carbon finance, carbon awareness, and climate policy implementation. EACC positions itself within this space by bridging public policy priorities with private sector implementation and investment opportunities.

Its mission highlights:

Promoting climate resilience

Conserving biodiversity

Supporting rural economic development

Ensuring the carbon market is transparent and credible