Background

Article 6 of the Paris Agreement is established to facilitate countries in voluntarily adopting it as a tool for implementing climate action in the host country and achieving emission reduction targets set in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Operationalizing Article 6 requires targeted capacity-building efforts to enable stakeholders at various levels to effectively leverage market and non-market approaches under Articles 6.2, 6.4, and 6.8 for climate action. Carbon markets play a crucial role in mobilizing finance at scale, supporting meaningful climate action. 

Recognizing the opportunity, the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG), through the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA), has requested tailored capacity-building on Article 6 aiming towards strengthen PNG’s participation in international carbon markets and enhance its climate action initiatives.

Objectives

The workshop aims to strengthen stakeholders' capacity to engage in market and non-market mechanisms under Article 6, equipping them with the knowledge and technical expertise to effectively navigate these mechanisms and support PNG’s NDC targets.

The specific objectives include:

• Enhancing understanding of Article 6 provisions, including participation requirements under Articles 6.2 and 6.4, and clarifying roles and responsibilities, such as CDM transition.
• Establishing institutional frameworks for implementing Articles 6.2 and 6.4, defining the private sector’s role in advancing PNG’s NDCs through sectoral assessments.
• Showcasing existing Article 6 programs and initiatives, identifying strategic opportunities and risks in cooperative approaches, and enabling informed decision-making and prioritization of Article 6 activities in PNG.
• Raising awareness of Article 6.8, its background, and relevant experiences.

The workshop aims to provide stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of Article 6 implementation and its implications for PNG’s climate and sustainable development objectives by addressing these topics.

Credit: UN Climate Change

Credit: UN Climate Change