Green Economy Partnership leverages AI and green finance to secure a landmark carbon transaction, advancing global climate tech solutions.
The Green Economy Partnership (GEP), a UAE-based climate Tech and carbon project developer, has secured a partnership towards financing for its first Article 6 carbon transaction, spotlighting the UAE’s role in global climate action through cutting-edge AI and green finance solutions.
In a world where the battle against climate change is intensifying, moments of breakthrough are rare. Yet, GEP has not only participated but led the charge by securing international institutional financing for its first-ever Article 6 carbon transaction. This historic deal, tied to the Namizimu Project in Malawi, marks a pivotal moment in the global carbon markets. It demonstrates how a unique blend of technology, strategy, and vision can catalyze real-world change, showcasing the potential of climate tech to bridge policy and action.
A Vision for Climate Transformation through Tech and Finance
The Green Economy Partnership emerged from a powerful vision: to bridge the gap between global climate ambitions and the necessary financial infrastructure to achieve them. At its core, GEP seeks to integrate cutting-edge artificial intelligence with carbon market policies, creating a sustainable platform for large-scale environmental projects. Founded in the UAE, GEP’s mission is to redefine how businesses and nations can meet their climate targets while maintaining financial viability, positioning the UAE as a leader in climate finance innovation.
What sets GEP apart is its innovative use of AI-powered platforms, such as PAIP (Paris Agreement Implementation Platform), which was launched at COP30 in 2025. PAIP enables seamless execution of complex carbon projects, ensuring compliance, real-time monitoring, and data integrity key factors that attract institutional investors. This technological edge gives Malawi the necessary infrastructure for Article 6 and GEP the ability to originate carbon projects that align with the needs of investors while ensuring transparency and accountability.
The Namizimu Project: A Model for Scalable Climate Finance
The Namizimu Project, situated within Malawi’s Namizimu Forest Reserve, is GEP’s flagship initiative and exemplifies the integration of technology and climate finance. While the project focuses on nature-based solutions like afforestation, reforestation, and agroforestry, the true value lies in its scalability, enabled by GEP’s AI-driven platform. The project is set to sequester up to 12 million tonnes of carbon over its lifetime, with a projected economic value upwards of $800 million.
Beyond carbon removal, the Namizimu Project will generate over 15,000 jobs through sustainable land management and agroforestry, combining environmental restoration with significant socio-economic benefits. GEP’s ability to structure this project using advanced AI and green finance solutions makes it a model for the future of compliance carbon markets.
“The Namizimu Project is a perfect example of how technology and finance can converge to deliver scalable climate solutions that create real-world impacts,” said Selwyn Duijvestijn, CEO of Green Earth Group, the financial backer of GEP.
Scaling Climate Finance: From Vision to Execution
The global carbon market has historically been fragmented, with voluntary carbon credits playing a dominant role. However, the rise of international climate agreements like the Paris Accord is shifting the market toward compliance-grade carbon credits. This shift is creating demand for high-quality, verifiable carbon assets that align with legally binding climate commitments, and GEP is perfectly positioned to meet this demand.
By leveraging its technological expertise and AI-driven solutions, GEP is transforming carbon credits from speculative commodities into reliable, investable assets. The company’s full-service approach from project origination to monitoring and reporting ensures that carbon projects meet compliance requirements, stay on budget, and generate tangible results. This approach has enabled GEP to secure significant institutional investment for projects like the Namizimu Project.
UAE’s Strategic Role in Green Finance Innovation
The UAE has long positioned itself as a hub for innovation, and this leadership is now expanding into the climate finance sector. Through forward-thinking regulatory environments and its commitment to net-zero goals, the UAE is fostering innovation that is critical to scaling global climate solutions. GEP’s success underscores the UAE’s role in spearheading global climate finance innovation, further solidifying its place in the global effort to decarbonize economies.
As Ivano Iannelli, Chief Sustainability Officer at GEP, pointed out, “The Article 6 mechanism only works when carbon projects are structured with the same rigor and governance as capital markets. This is the gap we are filling, using AI and green finance to ensure compliance and scalability.”
Scaling Up: A Future-Ready Model for Green Finance
Looking ahead, the Green Economy Partnership is prepared to scale its success. With its AI-enabled platform, GEP is ready to bring more large-scale carbon projects to market, driving the global transition to a net-zero economy. The success of the Namizimu Project is just the beginning, as GEP aims to unlock new pathways for green finance, leveraging AI to accelerate decarbonization across industries.
By integrating AI-driven technology with robust governance structures, GEP is providing a model for how to scale transparent, investable carbon markets. For businesses and investors seeking credible, compliance-grade carbon transactions, GEP offers a proven solution built on transparency, integrity, and technological innovation.
To learn more about how Green Economy Partnership is revolutionizing the climate finance landscape, visit Green Economy Partnership.
