Tanzania Youth Carbon Financing Forum

The Tanzania Youth Carbon Financing Forum (TYCFF) is a dynamic and inclusive platform dedicated to engaging young Tanzanians in the growing field of carbon financing and broader climate finance mechanisms. This forum serves as a national initiative aimed at empowering the youth to actively participate in and benefit from carbon markets, climate-smart investments, and sustainable development initiatives. It is spearheaded by the National Carbon Monitoring Centre (NCMC) as part of its commitment to building national capacity and fostering inclusive participation in climate action.

The Forum brings together young professionals, students, entrepreneurs, community leaders, innovators, and other stakeholders to exchange knowledge, build capacity, and drive youth-led climate finance initiatives. It recognizes the critical role young people play in shaping a low-carbon, climate-resilient future for Tanzania and beyond.

Objectives of the Forum

  • To raise awareness among Tanzanian youth about carbon financing opportunities and climate finance instruments.
  • To build capacity in climate finance project development and implementation.
  • To foster innovation in youth-led climate solutions that are eligible for carbon credits or other financing models.
  • To link youth with decision-makers, technical experts, and investors in the carbon market.
  • To support youth-led advocacy for inclusive, equitable access to climate finance, especially for vulnerable and underserved communities.

Key Focus Areas

  1. Climate Change Literacy

The forum promotes in-depth understanding of:

  • Basics of climate change
  • Climate financing
  • Carbon markets (compliance and voluntary)
  • Climate finance instruments (e.g., REDD+, NDC financing, climate adaptation funds)
  • Policy and institutional frameworks in Tanzania and globally
    Participants will be equipped with the knowledge necessary to navigate complex climate finance systems.
  1. Youth Participation
  • Creating safe spaces for young people to express their ideas, share success stories, and engage in policy dialogues.
  • Involving youth in the design and implementation of community-based and national carbon offset and climate finance projects.
  • Promoting inclusivity and gender balance in decision-making processes.
  1. Capacity Building
  • Delivering hands-on training in carbon project development (e.g., afforestation/reforestation, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture).
  • Supporting skills development in monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV), digital tools, and climate-smart technologies.
  • Facilitating mentorship and incubation of youth-led green enterprises.
  1. Networking and Collaboration
  • Hosting events and knowledge-sharing sessions that connect youth with:
    • Climate finance experts
    • Government agencies and policymakers
    • Private sector actors
    • International donors and carbon credit buyers
  • Encouraging collaborative innovation and partnerships among youth organizations and academic institutions.
  1. Advocacy and Action
  • Empowering youth to advocate for greater inclusion in national and international climate finance discussions.
  • Promoting community-based, youth-led solutions that generate social, environmental, and economic co-benefits.
  • Supporting campaigns for increased climate finance allocation toward youth-driven and locally relevant initiatives.

Who Can Participate

  • Youth aged 15–45 years
  • Students and recent graduates
  • Young entrepreneurs in the green economy
  • Civil society and community-based youth groups
  • Young professionals working in environmental, energy, or finance sectors

Contact Us
For more information, partnership opportunities, or to participate in upcoming activities, please contact:
Forum Coordinator,
National Carbon Monitoring Centre (NCMC),
The Vice President’s Office,
P.O. Box 3000, CHUO KIKUU, MOROGORO, TANZANIA.
Phone: +255 754 216 031
Fax: +255 (023) 2640016,
E-mail: paulo.lyimo@sua.ac.tz
Website: www.ncmc.go.tz