The AIMWELL ALGERIA Project, which aims to establish a national carbon market for Algeria’s waste sector, has been officially launched. Supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the project seeks to increase climate-related investments and strengthen environmental sustainability in the country.
The project’s launch workshop brought together international experts, government institutions, the private sector, and civil society organizations. The initiative is designed to enhance cooperation between the government, industry, and civil society.
Participants included the Ministry of Environment and Quality of Life, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministries of Industry, Energy, and Finance, as well as the National Waste Agency (AND) and the National Climate Change Agency (ANCC). Key industrial players such as Sonatrach and Sonelgaz also supported the project, contributing to the establishment of a robust carbon market framework.
Steel sector and sustainability
Representatives of the Algerian steel sector highlighted that this initiative could represent a major milestone for the country’s industrial landscape. They noted that developing a national carbon market would accelerate decarbonization, promote energy efficiency, and enhance the competitiveness of key industries—especially the steel sector—in line with international standards such as CBAM.
Sector officials also emphasized that this step would position Algeria as a regional leader in environmentally responsible production and sustainable industrial development, while also contributing to low-carbon steel production.
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