RCC Caribbean and RCC Latin America build capacity for effective implementation in Cuba with Article 6 workshop 
 

From 14 to 17 May, RCC Caribbean teamed up with RCC Latin America to deliver a three-day workshop that connected seven Cuban officials with Article 6 practitioners from the governments of Panamá and the Dominican Republic. The workshop raised awareness about Article 6 and its different mechanisms among relevant Cuban ministries and facilitated knowledge exchange and stronger collaboration between Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Panamá. 
 

Credit: UN Climate Change

Background 

Article 6 of the Paris Agreement provides a framework for international cooperation to enhance ambition and action on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Article 6 encourages greater private sector involvement and investment in low-carbon projects, helping to scale up climate finance and accelerate the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.  Capacity-building support and regional collaboration enable all governments to participate in Article 6 activities.  
 

Objectives 

This Article 6 workshop seeks to increase understanding and enable collaboration, specifically it aims to: 

• Introduce Article 6 instruments to governmental ministries in Cuba outside the environmental sectors 
• Deepen understanding of Article 6 mechanisms, with focus on potential uses in national and regional contexts 
• Equip participants with knowledge to develop an implementation plan for Cuba to engage with Article 6 mechanisms 
• Develop the necessary skills and knowledge to train other officials in Cuba and amplify impact 
• Facilitate knowledge exchange and sharing of experiences among Cuba, Panama, and the Dominican Republic